5-Day Southern Ethiopia Tribes & Lake Chamo Boat Ride

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

Fly Addis Arbaminch, drive to Chencha

After a restful night in Addis, check out of the hotel and take a flight to Arba Minch, the largest town in southern Ethiopia, nestled among lush green hills near Lakes Abaya and Chamo. Arba Minch is named for the numerous local springs that produce a groundwater forest. Arbaminch, which means "forty springs" in Amharic, is divided into two separate communities. Shecha (on higher ground) and downtown Sikela are connected by buses and taxis. Shecha is the administrative center of uptown. Sikela, which has the city's business, industrial, and residential districts, is only 2.5 miles away. The entrance to Nechisar National Park, which covers the isthmus between Lake Abaya to the north and Lake Chamo to the south, is located on the eastern side of Sikela.

Upon arrival, drive to Chencha Village, which is home to the Dorze people. Renowned for their cotton weaving, the Shammas are known for their distinctive house-towering, beehive-shaped structures made from woven thatch.

Main Destination:

Nechisar National Park

Best Time To Go November to March (Little rainfall)

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

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Mora Heights Hotel

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Nechisar NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Arba minchi to konso

Accommodation1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Enjoy a one-hour boat ride on the lake to Azo Gebeya this morning, the so-called "crocodile market," which is more of a gathering area for pelicans and crocodiles than a market. The boat trip's main attraction includes viewing hippos and crocodiles up close.
Later, drive to Konso. The Konso region has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979 for its vibrant culture. Low-terraced hills are the home of the Konso tribe. They are reputed to be one of the hard-working groups in the country. They grow some of the greatest coffee in the nation on a mountain with intricate terraces. They have a well-established custom of placing unusual totems on the graves of the departed.

Main Destination:

Konso (Cultural Village)

Accommodation:

Konso Korebta Lodge

• Budget lodge located in Konso (Cultural Village)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Konso to jinka

Experience an unforgettable, scenic drive to Jinka, the vibrant gateway to the mesmerizing Omo Valley. Throughout this immersive journey, we will stop to visit diverse local tribes, offering you a unique, respectful glimpse into their fascinating traditional lifestyles and rich cultural heritage. This curated experience ensures you connect deeply with the people and landscapes of Southern Ethiopia. Your trip includes: 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, and 1 Dinner.

Main Destination:

Lower Omo Valley (Cultural Village)

Accommodation:

Nasa Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Lower Omo Valley (Cultural Village)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mursi Tribe and Jinka Museum

Accommodation1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
This morning, you take a day excursion to Mago National Park to visit the Mursi village. They are one of the most original ethnic groups. They live in very low huts made of straw leaves. The women like to wear terra cotta on their enormously stretched lower lips and earlobes, while the men are famous for their hairstyles. The tribe is renowned for its fierce warrior disposition and wildly decorative appearance, with large circular clay labrets that the women wear on the lower lip. The value of a woman in marriage increases with her lip plate size. She takes her dish off to eat and to sleep. Some ladies, particularly older women, might be without their lip plates. They can be identified by the way their long, distended lips hang down from their mouths.

Main Destination:

Lower Omo Valley (Cultural Village)

Accommodation:

Nasa Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Lower Omo Valley (Cultural Village)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Fly back to Addis and Departure

1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
You will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Addis. After refreshments at your hotel, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home or to your next destination.

Main Destination:

Lower Omo Valley (Cultural Village)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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