11-Day Bale Mountain & Omo Valley Adventure Tour

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

Explore Addis Ababa city tour

Explore Addis Ababa with a guided city tour visiting key cultural and historical landmarks. Drive to Debre Zeyit and enjoy a relaxing boat trip on the crater lakes. Experience birdwatching with views of diverse Rift Valley species. Continue to Ziway to observe hippos along the lakeshore. Overnight stay Capital hotel and spa.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

Capital Hotel & Spa

• 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)

Drive Addis Ababa to Ziway

Drive from Ziway to Hawassa through scenic Rift Valley landscapes. Take a boat trip on Lake Hawassa surrounded by natural beauty. Spot colobus monkeys in the nearby forest areas. Visit the vibrant fish market to experience local life and traditions. Overnight stay Haile resort.

Main Destination:

Lake Ziway

Best Time To Go October to January (Little rainfall)

High Season October to January (It is busier)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Haile Resort Ziway

• Mid-range hotel located at Lake Ziway

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Drive Hawassa to Arba Minch

Travel from Hawassa to Arba Minch enjoying views of lakes and mountains. Visit the traditional Dorze Village known for its unique bamboo houses. Learn about weaving techniques and local culture. Interact with the Dorze community and experience their way of life. Overnight stay Wubete Hotel.

Main Destination:

Arba Minch (City)

Accommodation:

Wubete Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Arba Minch (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Visit lake chamo and drive to Konso

Take a morning boat trip on Lake Chamo to see crocodiles, hippos, and abundant birdlife. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the surrounding national park area. In the afternoon, drive to Konso. Visit the UNESCO-listed Konso villages and learn about their terraced farming traditions. Overnight stay Kanta lodge.

Main Destination:

Lake Chamo

Accommodation:

Kanta Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Konso (Cultural Village)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Drive Konso to Turmi

Drive from Konso to Turmi through remote landscapes. Visit the Hamar Tribe and experience their cultural practices. Continue to meet the Banna Tribe in nearby villages. Enjoy meaningful interaction and insight into traditional lifestyles. Overnight stay Emerald lodge.

Main Destination:

Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Accommodation:

Emerald Lodge Turmi

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Visit Karo and Dassanech

Explore the Omo Valley with visits to the Karo Tribe along the Omo River. Learn about their famous body painting and artistic traditions. Continue to the Dassanech Tribe near the border region. Return to Turmi for overnight stay. Overnight stay Emerald lodge.

Main Destination:

Lower Omo Valley (Cultural Village)

Accommodation:

Emerald Lodge Turmi

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Drive Turmi to Arba Minch

Drive from Turmi back to Arba Minch. Stop en route to visit the Mursi Tribe, known for their distinctive lip plates. Enjoy scenic views along the journey through the Omo Valley. And on the way you will visit unique landscapes. Arrive in Arba Minch for rest and overnight stay Wubete Hotel.

Main Destination:

Arba Minch (City)

Accommodation:

Wubete Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Arba Minch (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Drive Arba Minch to Bale and Visit Dinsho parkv

Drive from Arba Minch to Bale Mountains passing diverse landscapes. Visit Dinsho National Park to spot endemic wildlife. Look for mountain nyala, warthogs, and various bird species. Enjoy the cool and refreshing highland environment. Overnight stay Wabeshebelle.

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:

Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Explore Sanetti and Tull Dimtu

Explore the stunning Sanetti Plateau. Visit Tullu Dimtu, the second highest peak in Ethiopia. Look out for Ethiopian wolves and other rare wildlife. And you have chance to visit different color full birds. Enjoy panoramic views of Afro-alpine landscapes. Overnight stay Wabeshebelle.

Main Destination:

Bale Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Discover Harrena Forest

Discover the lush Harenna Forest on the southern slopes. Walk through dense vegetation rich in biodiversity. Spot unique plant species and forest different wildlife. Experience one of Ethiopia’s most pristine natural habitats. Overnight stay Wabeshebelle.

Main Destination:

Bale Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Fly back to Addis Ababa

Transfer from Bale Mountains for your return journey. Fly back to Addis Ababa. Reflect on your adventure through Ethiopia’s cultural and natural highlights. End of the tour.

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.