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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
Capture the memories of a lifetime in the Omo valley - Ethiopia’s largest nature sanctuary and rich in spectacular game and yet one of the least visited areas.
The lower Omo is home to an astonishing mix of small, contrasting ethnic groups uniquely known for their natural artistic impulses. You will also meet and greet some of the very colorful local tribes who live in this area. Marvel at the Great Rift Valley, Lakes Awassa, Shalla, Abiyata and Zeway, all part of a unique vacation package.
Ethiopia holiday is a fascinating insight into this friendly and unique country. You’ll learn about its history, culture and religious life, see its dramatic architecture left behind by ancient civilisations, and explore its diverse landscapes and wildlife.
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Duration: 8 days
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Pickup included
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Pickup included
What's included
Private transportation
• All meals out of Addis, only breakfast in Addis
Accommodation in a twin room based on two sharing
Breakfast
• Professional English speaking guide
• All local guides
• Boat hire on lake Chamo • Government tax
Excludes: • International airfare • Lunch and dinner in Addis • Any alcoholic drinks •
• Any expense which is not stated in the ‘Included List’ above
Domostic flights
What to expect
Day 1: Addis abeba
Mercato Market
30m · Admission ticket not included
Addis Ababa
You'll be met on arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International airport for transfer to the 4* Jupiter International Hotel in two superb locations in Addis Ababa’s Cazanchise area, within walking distance of the UNECA centre. Rooms are spacious and comfortable, have free broadband internet and multichannel satellite television. Good facilities including a spa, steam room, fitness centre, massage and sauna - a great start to your trip.
Day 2: Lake Langano
Adadi Maryam
7h · Admission ticket included
Drive south to the Rift Valley Lake of Langano. Visit the rock-hewn church of Adadi Mariam (believed to be the southern most church founded by King Lalibela). Explore the pre-historic archeological site of Melka Kunture, the stelae field of Tiya (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Swim and do a little bird watching at Lake Langano. You'll stay at the Sabana Beach Resort at Oromia on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis.
Day 3: Arba Minch
7h · Admission ticket included
Drive from Langano to Arba Minch through the fertile land of Wolayta and Alaba regions. The Alaba people are very famous for their beautiful home painting style. Visit Sinkile Wild life Sanctuary en-route to see the endemic Swain’s hartebeest and other mammals. Spend the next 2 nights at the Paradise Lodge Arba Minch, including dinner, bed and breakfast.
Day 4: Arba Minch
6h · Admission ticket included
Arba Minch
After breakfast drive to Chencha and visit the Dorze village. The Dorze people are well known for traditional weaving and their attractive elephant shaped traditional hut made from bamboo and false banana tree leaves. Watch the daily activities of the Dorze people. Drive back to Arba Minch for lunch, during the afternoon you've a scheduled boat trip on lake Chamo, one of the rift valley lakes. Here you can visit the Crocodile Market with large numbers of crocodile and different aquatic birds and hippos. This is your second night at the Paradise Lodge.
Day 5: Jinka
Konso Cultural Centre
6h · Admission ticket included
Drive 275 km south to Jinka to visit the villages of the Konso people, renowned for their colourful hand-woven cotton clothes and beautiful rock terraces. Stay at the Eco-Omo Safari Lodge at Jinka for 2 nights, dinner bed and breakfast.
Day 6: Jinka
Mago National Park
6h · Admission ticket included
An excursion to the Mago National Park, visit the people of Mursi whose women are typically known for their clay lip plates. Drive back to Jinka to visit the Cultural Museum of the People of the Lower Omo Valley. Your second night at Eco-Omo Safari Lodge.
Day 7: Turmi
Dasenech Village
6h · Admission ticket included
Drive to Turmi – the village of the Hamer people whose women are noted for their typical hairdressing and leather skirts. (If you visit on a Tuesday or Saturday you must stop at the colorful weekly market of the Hamer and the Benna people at Dimeka.) Stay at Buska Lodge at Turmi for 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast.
Day 8: Turmi
Dasenech Village
7h · Admission ticket included
An excursion to Omo Rate to visit the Dasenech (the country's southernmost) people, known for their scarifications. Stop for a picnic lunch at Murulle, head to Korcho – the village of the Karo people. (OR if you're here on a Tuesday or Saturday take an excursion in the afternoon to visit the colorful weekly market of the Hamer at Dimeka, or (if it's a Monday) at Turmi. Your second night at Buska Lodge.
Day 9: Yabelo
Yabelo Wildlife Sanctuary
6h · Admission ticket included
Drive to Yabello, stop at the villages of the nomadic people of Erbore. Stay at Yabello Motel, dinner, bed and breakfast.
Day 10: Hawassa
7h · Admission ticket included
Head north to visit the nomadic people of Borena and the people of Sidama, renowned for their cultivation of Enset or False Banana.
O/N – Tadesse Enjori or other Similar Hotel
Day 11: Drive back to Addis
Fish Market at Awassa Lake
5h · Admission ticket included
Visit the ‘Fish Market’ on the shore of Lake Awassa. Drive back to Addis visiting the chains of the Rift Valley Lakes of Langano, Abiyatta, Shalla, and Ziway. Spend a leisurely afternoon in Addis. During the evening you'll have a farewell dinner party at one of the best traditional restaurants serving up the best of the country's traditional dishes. You'll also be treated to folkloric dances of the Ethiopian people before being transferred to the airport for your departure.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Bole International Airport
End point
Bole International Airport
Pickup details
we pick Travelerer any Guesthouse or hotel
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
