7-Day Ethiopia Tribal Villages & Safari Experience

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

Addis Ababa to Jinka – Ari Tribe Village

Fly from Addis Ababa to Jinka. Pick up from Jinka airport and check in at your hotel. Visit the Ari Tribe, different from other Omo Valley tribes in lifestyle, clothing, and village structure. Walk 1–2 hours through the villages, observing daily life, traditional cooking (including making injera), metalwork, and local handicrafts. Enjoy stunning mountain landscapes. Return to Jinka for overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)

Accommodation:

Nasa Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Mago National Park – Mursi and Dassanech Tribes – Turmi

Drive to Mago National Park to visit the Mursi Tribe, famous for women’s lip plates and unique customs. Continue to Turmi, then drive to the Kenyan border to meet the Dassanech Tribe. Learn about their hunting and farming lifestyle, village construction, hairstyles, clothing, and dances. Cross the Omo River by local boat and explore daily village life. Return to Turmi for overnight stay.

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)

Turmi – Gnangatom Tribe – Konso Village

After breakfast, drive to the Gnangatom Tribe near the South Sudan border. Observe their colorful necklaces and distinctive clothing. Cross the Omo River using the largest local bridge. Continue to Konso Village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for terrace farming, elaborate wooden constructions, and fortified settlements. Overnight in Konso.

Main Destination:

Konso (Cultural Village)

Accommodation:

Kanta Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Konso – Arba Minch – Dorze Tribe – Sodo

Depart Konso for Arba Minch. Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Chamo, spotting hippos, crocodiles, monkeys, and birds. After the boat trip, drive into the mountains to Chencha to visit the Dorze Tribe, known for weaving, beehive-shaped bamboo huts, and banana-based food and alcohol production. Learn about their traditions and daily life. Overnight in Sodo.

Main Destination:

Wolayta Sodo (Town)

Accommodation:

Lewi Resort Wolaita

• Mid-range hotel located in Wolayta Sodo (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Sodo – Chebera Churchura National Park

Sodo to Chebera Churchura National Park Depart from Sodo early in the morning
Drive to Chebera Churchura National Park Arrive at the park and Enjoy a guided safari drive in the park to spot wildlife such as elephants, buffalo, lions, and various antelope species Explore the park's landscapes, including waterfalls and dense forests Overnight camping site.

Main Destination:

Chebera-Churchura National Park

Best Time To Go October to March (Little rainfall)

High Season October to January (The park is never busy)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Bordering Chebera-Churchura NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day at Chebera Churchura National Park

Start the day with an early morning safari drive or nature walk. Embark on a guided hike to discover hidden waterfalls and scenic viewpoints. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by nature. Continue wildlife viewing in the afternoon to spot any animals missed the previous day. Overnight camping in the park.

Main Destination:

Chebera-Churchura National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Chebera-Churchura NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Chebera Churchura National Park to Addis Ababa

Optional sunrise safari or nature walk. After breakfast, depart the park and start the journey back to Addis Ababa. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant on the way. Arrive in Addis Ababa and conclude the tour.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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