$1,705 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Addis Ababa – Hawassa | Great Rift Valley Scenic Drive & Lake Hawassa Boat Safari
Addis Ababa – Hawassa | Great Rift Valley Scenic Drive & Lake Hawassa Boat Safari
After breakfast, depart Addis Ababa at 8:00 AM and begin your unforgettable Ethiopia overland tour through the spectacular Great Rift Valley. Enjoy scenic landscapes, traditional villages, and lush countryside before stopping in Ziway for lunch, where you can savor freshly prepared fish from Lake Ziway.
Continue to Hawassa, one of Ethiopia's most beautiful lakeside cities. After checking in to your hotel, embark on a relaxing boat safari on Lake Hawassa, famous for its rich birdlife and aquatic wildlife. Cruise to Amora Gedel Park, home to the graceful Colobus Guereza Monkeys, Grivet Monkeys, and numerous endemic and migratory bird species. As dusk approaches, experience the thrilling sight of wild hyenas emerging from the forest—one of Ethiopia's most unique wildlife encounters.
Overnight: Haile Resort Hawassa or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Awasa (City)
- Accommodation:
- Haile Resort Hawassa
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Hawassa – Dorze Village – Arba Minch
Hawassa – Dorze Village – Arba Minch
After breakfast, visit the lively Hawassa Fish Market, where local fishermen bring in the day's fresh catch from Lake Hawassa. Continue south through the beautiful Ethiopian countryside to Dorze Village, renowned for its distinctive bamboo houses, colorful weaving traditions, and vibrant cultural heritage.
Following lunch in Wolaita Sodo, explore the traditional lifestyle of the Dorze people, famous for their hospitality, handicrafts, and unique architecture. Afterwards, drive to Arba Minch, the gateway to Ethiopia's southern cultural regions.
Overnight: Mora Heights Hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Arba Minch (City)
- Accommodation:
- Haile Resort Arba Minch
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Arba Minch – Konso – Key Afer – Jinka
Arba Minch – Konso – Key Afer – Jinka
Following breakfast, travel to the UNESCO-recognized cultural landscape of Konso, where you'll discover fascinating stone-walled villages, centuries-old agricultural terraces, and the remarkable traditions of the Konso people.
Enjoy lunch at Kanta Lodge before continuing toward Jinka, the heart of Ethiopia's famous Omo Valley. If your visit falls on a Thursday, explore the vibrant Key Afer Tribal Market, where several ethnic communities gather to trade colorful textiles, livestock, spices, and handcrafted goods. Along the journey, encounter the distinctive Bena Tribe and their iconic stick-carrying young herders.
Overnight: Nasa Hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)
- Accommodation:
- Nasa Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Jinka – Mago National Park Mursi Tribe – Turmi
Jinka – Mago National Park Mursi Tribe – Turmi
Depart early for Mago National Park, one of Ethiopia's premier wildlife and cultural destinations. Here you'll meet the world-famous Mursi Tribe, renowned for their traditional lip plates, elaborate body decorations, and preserved cultural identity.
Return to Jinka before continuing to Turmi, with lunch in Key Afer. Depending on the day, visit local tribal markets in Key Afer, Dimeka, or Alduba, where different Omo Valley tribes gather for vibrant weekly trading. Upon arrival in Turmi, visit a traditional Hamer village to experience their unique customs, hairstyles, dances, and daily life.
Overnight: Buska Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)
- Accommodation:
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Buska Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Turmi – Omorate – Karo Tribe – Turmi
Turmi – Omorate – Karo Tribe – Turmi
Today's journey explores two of the most fascinating tribes in Ethiopia's Lower Omo Valley. Drive to Omorate to cross the Omo River and visit the Dassanech Tribe, known for their remarkable adaptation to the harsh semi-arid environment.
Return to Turmi for lunch before visiting the Karo Tribe, celebrated for their extraordinary body painting, artistic traditions, and spectacular views overlooking the Omo River. If available, witness the remarkable Hamer Bull Jumping Ceremony, one of Africa's most authentic cultural initiation rituals.
Overnight: Buska Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Omorate (Lower Omo Valley)
- Accommodation:
- Buska Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Turmi – Erbore – Konso – Arba Minch
Turmi – Erbore – Konso – Arba Minch
After breakfast, leave Turmi and travel through the less-explored landscapes of the Omo Valley, stopping to visit the Erbore Tribe, whose traditional customs and colorful attire remain beautifully preserved.
Continue via Konso for lunch before driving to Arba Minch, enjoying breathtaking scenery, traditional villages, and dramatic Rift Valley landscapes along the way.
Overnight: Haile Resort Arba Minch.
- Main Destination:
- Arba Minch (City)
- Accommodation:
- Haile Resort Arba Minch
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Arba Minch – Tiya UNESCO World Heritage Site – Addis Ababa
Arba Minch – Tiya UNESCO World Heritage Site – Addis Ababa
After breakfast, begin the return journey to Addis Ababa via Butajira. En route, visit the remarkable Tiya Stelae Field, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its mysterious ancient carved monoliths and archaeological significance.
Arrive in Addis Ababa in the late afternoon. Celebrate your unforgettable Ethiopia cultural expedition with a traditional farewell dinner featuring authentic Ethiopian cuisine, music, and dance. Afterwards, transfer to the international airport for your departure to your hotel, marking the end of your extraordinary Omo Valley tribal safari.
End of Tour.
- Main Destination:
- Addis Ababa (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
