9-Day Road Trip Bale National Mountin & Omo Valley

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

Bale Mountains a Perfect for Nature Lovers Seeking

You'll enjoy a morning drive east south via Asela,
You'll have a lunch stop, Asela,

You will drive to Bale National Park. You'll arrive at the park headquarters in early afternoon, in time for a leisurely afternoon, and will hike to see endemic mammals that are frequently seen in the area, menillik's bushbuck, mountain nyala, birds also, like black-headed siskin, rought's Rail, wattled Ibis, the spot-breasted lapwing, the Abyssinian long claw, and numerous others.

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:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Exploring Bale Mountain National Park, Drive to the Afro Alpine Zone, Visit the Rock Formation

You'll spend the day exploring Bale National Park. You'll visit stunning rock formations, drive through the Harnna Forest, and explore the Afro-alpine zone or the Sanetti Plateau. You'll search for endemic species like the Ethiopian wolf and birds such as the blue-winged goose, chestnut-naped francolins, and alpine chat.

Main Destination:

Bale Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Bale Mountain Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Bale Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Bale, Hawassa and Arba Minch

You will drive from Bale to Arba Minch, passing through Shashamane and Hawasa. You'll stop for lunch in Hawasa and spot pelicans and hippos. You'll continue to Arba Minch for an overnight stay.
You'll enjoy the sunset view from the lodge garden, see some birds, and the city activity from the hotel area.

Main Destination:

Lake Chamo

Accommodation:

Haile Resort Arba Minch

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arba Minch, DorzeVillage, Konso

You will visit Dorze Village in the Guge Mountains, known for its beehive-shaped huts, weaving, and traditional food. In the afternoon, you will drive to Konso, a UNESCO Cultural Landscape. You will explore the terraced hills and Waka wooden totems. In the evening, you will explore Konso town and learn about local traditions.

Main Destination:

Konso (Cultural Village)

Accommodation:

Konso Korebta Lodge

• Budget lodge located in Konso (Cultural Village)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Konso, Key Afer Market and Jinka

You will head to the Key Afer Market (if Thursday) to experience an authentic tribal market where Ari, Hamer, and Bena people trade. You will continue to Jinka, the gateway to Mago National Park. You will visit the South Omo Research Center Museum to learn about the local tribes.

Main Destination:

Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)

Accommodation:

Nasa Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Jinka, Mursi Village and Turmi, Round Trip

You will drive into Mago National Park to visit the Mursi tribe, famous for women’s lip plates and body painting. You will return to Jinka and drive to Turmi, home of the Hamer people. If lucky, you'll attend a Hamer bull-jumping ceremony or Evangadi dance (depending on timing).

Main Destination:

Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Accommodation:

Buska Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Turmi - Omoraye and drive back to Arba Minch

In the morning, you'll cross the Omo River to visit the Dassanech tribe near Omorate, bordering Kenya.
In the afternoon, you'll drive back to Turmi via Konso with scenic views along the route. Relax at your lodge in Arba Minch, enjoy the sunset from the lodge, and be ready for the next day's tour.

Main Destination:

Arba Minch (City)

Accommodation:

Paradise Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arba Minch to Addis Ababa

After a morning breakfast, you'll drive back to Addis Ababa through Hawassa, the best mid-way stop city, have lunch in the lakeside hotels with hippo viewing, bird watching area, walk around the garden of the hotel, and enjoy the peaceful lake with plenty of aquatic birds. You will continue your driving to Addis Ababa and stay overnight in the hotel.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

Best Western Plus Pearl Addis

• 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)

City Tour of Addis Ababa

You will visit the National Museum of Ethiopia to see the famous fossil “Lucy” (Dinkinesh) and other archaeological treasures. You'll explore the Holy Trinity Cathedral, one of the most important Ethiopian Orthodox churches. Admire beautiful stained-glass windows and the tombs of Emperor Haile Selassie and Empress Menen Asfaw. You'll drive up to Entoto Mountain for panoramic city views. Visit the Entoto Maryam Church and Emperor Menelik II’s historical palace. You will explore Merkato Market, Africa’s largest open-air market, and discover spices, handicrafts, coffee, and local life. You'll end the tour with an optional farewell dinner with cultural dance at a traditional restaurant.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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