8-Day Bale Mountains & Omo Valley Adventure

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

Arrival in Addis Ababa

Arrive at Bole International Airport and meet your guide for a warm welcome and transfer to your hotel. After check-in and rest, begin exploring Addis Ababa, visiting the National Museum to see the fossil “Lucy,” Holy Trinity Cathedral, and the bustling Merkato market. Enjoy panoramic views from Entoto Park before heading to a traditional restaurant for Ethiopian cuisine and a coffee ceremony. Overnight at Caravan Hotel.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

Caravan Hotel

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Addis Ababa – Drive to Bale Mountains

Depart Addis Ababa and drive south through the Rift Valley, passing farmlands and scenic highlands. Stop in Shashamene for lunch before ascending toward Dinsho, the entrance to Bale Mountains National Park. Enjoy wildlife sightings such as mountain nyala, reedbuck, and warthogs. Continue to the Harenna Forest, one of Ethiopia’s most pristine cloud forests. Arrive at the beautifully located Bale Mountains Lodge, surrounded by wildlife and forest views, and relax for the evening.

Main Destination:

Bale Mountains National Park

Best Time To Visit November to February (Little rain)

High Season October to January (Park is never busy)

Best Weather November to February

Wildlife in Bale Mountains NP

Ethiopian Wolf Common

Mountain Nyala Common

Warthog Common

Menelik's
Bushbuck Occasional

Guereza Monkey Occasional

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Olive Baboon Occasional

Bohor Reedbuck Occasional

Starck's Hare Occasional

Giant Mole-rat Occasional

Bale Monkey Rare

Giant Forest Hog Rare

Golden Jackal Rare

Gelada Monkey None

Walia Ibex None

Accommodation:

Bale Mountain Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Bale Mountains NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Sanetti Plateau & Harenna Forest

Explore the high-altitude Sanetti Plateau, one of the best places in the world to spot the critically endangered Ethiopian wolf. Drive or hike across the moorlands, watching for giant mole-rats, raptors, and stunning plateau landscapes. Enjoy a packed lunch before descending into the lush Harenna Forest to experience bamboo groves, thick vegetation, and endemic birds. Return to Bale Mountains Lodge for dinner and a quiet evening immersed in nature.

Main Destination:

Bale Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Bale Mountain Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Bale Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Bale Mountains – Drive to Arba Minch

Leave Bale and drive south through forested landscapes, coffee-growing regions, and rural villages. Continue toward Arba Minch, one of southern Ethiopia’s most scenic towns. Along the way, enjoy viewpoints of the Ethiopian Rift Valley and photo stops in small cultural settlements. Arrive in Arba Minch and check in at Haile Resort Arba Minch, overlooking Lake Chamo and Lake Abaya. Relax by the lakeside or enjoy a sunset walk before dinner.

Main Destination:

Arba Minch (City)

Accommodation:

Haile Resort Arba Minch

• Mid-range hotel located in Arba Minch (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arba Minch Boat Trip – Konso – Jinka

Start your morning with a boat ride on Lake Chamo, spotting hippos, Nile crocodiles, and colorful birds including African fish eagles and pelicans. Optional activities include an extended birdwatching cruise, visiting the “Crocodile Market,” joining local fishermen, or a short walk in Nech Sar National Park to see zebras and other wildlife. After the boat trip, continue to Konso, a UNESCO site known for stone terraces, clan structures, and waga wooden statues. Explore a village, then drive through Tsemay and Ari tribal areas toward Jinka. Arrive late afternoon at Eco Omo Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)

Accommodation:

Eco Omo Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mursi Visit – Drive to Turmi

Drive into Mago National Park to visit the Mursi tribe, famous for lip plates, body painting, and long-standing cultural traditions. Spend time learning about their daily life and taking respectful photos. Return to Jinka for lunch, then drive to Turmi, home of the Hamer people. In the afternoon, visit a local Hamer village to learn about their hairstyles, rituals, and rich cultural identity. If lucky, witness a bull-jumping ceremony. Overnight at Buska Lodge or Turmi Lodge.

Main Destination:

Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Accommodation:

Buska Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Dassanech Tribe – Drive to Arba Minch

Travel toward the Omo River to visit the Dassanech tribe, known for their pastoral lifestyle and beautifully decorated hairstyles. After your cultural visit, begin driving back north, passing Key Afer—stopping at the weekly tribal market if it’s Thursday. Continue to Arba Minch, enjoying scenic landscapes, Rift Valley views, and short cultural stops along the way. Arrive in the evening and settle again at Haile Resort Arba Minch for a relaxing final night.

Main Destination:

Arba Minch (City)

Accommodation:

Haile Resort Arba Minch

• Mid-range hotel located in Arba Minch (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arba Minch – Addis Ababa – Departure

Fly or drive back to Addis Ababa depending on your schedule. Upon arrival, enjoy free time for shopping at craft markets or visit the historic Unity Park (optional). In the evening, enjoy a farewell cultural dinner show featuring traditional dances from various Ethiopian ethnic groups. Finally, transfer to Bole International Airport for your international flight, marking the end of your unforgettable 8-Day Bale Mountains & Omo Valley Adventure.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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