8-Day Epic 8-Day: Omo Valley, Danakil & Lalibela Tour

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Addis Ababa – Semera – Dallol

You will depart from Bole Airport at 7:00 AM and arrive in Semera at 8:30 AM. After landing, you’ll be picked up and driven to Hamed Ela (Dallol), with a stop at Afdera Lake for a 40-minute lunch break. Expect to arrive in Dallol by 3:30 PM, where you can relax for an hour at the campsite. In the afternoon, choose between visiting Lake Assale for sunset views or exploring Dallol's vibrant sulfur and salt canyons. Overnight at Hamed Ela.

Main Destination:

Danakil Depression (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Dallol to Erta Ale

Wake up at 4:30 AM for another visit to Dallol. After a short drive, we'll have breakfast at 9:00 AM near the salt canyon and enjoy the scenery until 11:30 AM. Next, we'll head to Erta Ale, an active volcano, which is about a 3-hour drive away. We’ll reach the Erta Ale campsite around 2:30 PM. After a one-hour break, we can trek to the volcano rim at 4:15 PM to enjoy the sunset. We’ll return to the campsite around 9:00 PM for a hot dinner.

Main Destination:

Danakil Depression (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Erta Ale – Semera – Addis Ababa

Get up at 4:30 AM to witness a breathtaking sunrise at the volcano. Spend time soaking in the views until 9:00 AM, then return to the campsite for breakfast at 10:30 AM. We’ll drive to Semera via Afdera Lake for your flight to Addis. The drive will take about 5 hours, arriving at the airport by 4:30 PM for your evening flight back to Addis Ababa around 6:40 PM. Overnight in Addis.

Main Destination:

Danakil Depression (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Hotel Lobelia

• Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Addis Ababa – Jinka

Fly to Jinka and meet your guide upon arrival. Proceed directly to Turmi, home of the Hamer people, known for their distinctive appearance and cultural customs. Visit a local Hamer village and immerse yourself in their way of life. Overnight in Turmi.

Main Destination:

Lower Omo Valley (Cultural Village)

Accommodation:

Buska Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Lower Omo Valley (Cultural Village)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Turmi – Kara Village – Jinka

Early in the morning, we will head to Kara village, inhabited by the small Kara tribe, which numbers around 3,000 people. Known for their body painting traditions, you’ll have the chance to interact with the community in Dus, one of their larger and less frequented villages. After spending time with the Kara people, we’ll make our way back to Jinka, stopping at the vibrant Alduba market along the way, a gathering of various tribal groups. Overnight in Jinka.

Main Destination:

Lower Omo Valley (Cultural Village)

Accommodation:

Nasa Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Lower Omo Valley (Cultural Village)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Jinka – Mursi via Mago National Park

Depart early for Mursi, located within Mago National Park (70 km away). The Mursi tribe is famous for their unique custom of lip plates. You will arrive in the late morning and spend time getting to know the local Mursi people. After your visit, return to Jinka to catch your flight to Addis Ababa. Overnight in Addis.

Main Destination:

Mago National Park

Best Time To Go June to February (Little rainfall)

High Season October to January (It might be busier)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Hotel Lobelia

• Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Addis Ababa – Lalibela

You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Lalibela. Upon arrival, you will meet your guide and be taken to your hotel. Lalibela, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its rock-hewn cathedrals. In the afternoon, visit key sites such as Bete Medhane Alem, Bete Mariam, Bete Meskal, Bete Denaghel, Bete Golgotha, Bete Mikael, and Bete Giorgis.

Main Destination:

Lalibela (Town)

Accommodation:

Tabor Hotel Lalibela

• Mid-range hotel located in Lalibela (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lalibela – Addis Ababa

Lalibela – Addis Ababa
In the early morning, take a walking tour to explore the remaining churches, including Bete Marqorios. After breakfast, enjoy the sunrise from your hotel, and around 10:30 AM, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Addis Ababa. Alternatively, continue to your next destination as your trip concludes.

Main Destination:

Lalibela (Town)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.