10-Day Private Adventure - Bale, Harar & Omo Valley

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

Addis Ababa - Arba Minch

Begin your Ethiopian adventure with a domestic flight from Addis Ababa to Arba Minch. Upon arrival, meet your private driver and travel into the beautiful landscapes of southern Ethiopia. Depending on your arrival time, visit the Dorze community in the Gamo Highlands, famous for their traditional bamboo houses, colorful weaving and distinctive cultural traditions.

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 - Konso - Turmi

After breakfast, drive south toward the Omo Valley, stopping in Konso, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the impressive terraced landscapes and visit a traditional Konso village to learn about their unique agricultural system, culture and traditions.
Continue toward Turmi, the heartland of the Hamer people.

Main Destination:

Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Accommodation:

Paradise Lodge Turmi

• Budget tented camp located near Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Karo and Hamer Cultural Experience

After breakfast, drive toward the Karo villages along the Omo River.
Spend time with the Karo people and learn about their traditional lifestyle, cultural practices, body painting and relationship with the Omo River.
Return toward Turmi for lunch.
In the afternoon Visit a traditional Hamer village and learn about their daily life, livestock, traditional houses, clothing and ceremonies.
Depending on the local schedule, you may have the opportunity to witness a traditional ceremony such as a bull-jumping ceremony or an evening Hamer Evangadi dance. Ceremonies are not guaranteed because they depend on local events and community schedules.
You will also have opportunities for photography and interaction with local communities, always with respect and with your guide's assistance.

Main Destination:

Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Accommodation:

Paradise Lodge Turmi

• Budget tented camp located near Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Dassanech and Nyangatom Cultural Experience

Early in the morning, drive toward the Omo River to visit the Dasanech people, who live in the remote area around the Omo Delta near the Ethiopian–Kenyan border. Experience their traditional way of life, homes, clothing and livestock, and learn about their close relationship with the Omo River and surrounding environment.

After the morning visit, return for lunch before continuing to another fascinating community in the southern Omo Valley.

In the afternoon, visit the Nyangatom people, known for their distinctive cultural traditions, traditional body decoration and pastoral lifestyle. Spend time learning about their daily life, social traditions and relationship with the surrounding environment. Your local guide will help facilitate respectful interaction and photography.

Main Destination:

Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Accommodation:

Paradise Lodge Turmi

• Budget tented camp located near Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Turmi- Arba Minch

After breakfast, begin the scenic journey back toward Arba Minch. The drive passes through changing landscapes and rural communities, providing an opportunity to see another side of southern Ethiopia.
Depending on your arrival time, enjoy some free time in Arba Minch or visit a local cultural attraction.

Main Destination:

Arba Minch (City)

Accommodation:

Paradise Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Arba Minch - Bale

Today, travel north-east toward the Bale Mountains, one of Ethiopia's most important wildlife regions. The journey takes you through spectacular highland landscapes as you gradually climb toward the Bale region.
Arrive around Dinsho or Goba and, time permitting, enjoy an afternoon wildlife walk where you may encounter Mountain Nyala, Menelik's bushbuck, warthogs, Bale monkeys and endemic birds.

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:

Nurobe Hotel

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Senatti Pleatue and Ethiopian Wolf

Today is one of the highlights of the journey. Drive onto the spectacular Sanetti Plateau, reaching elevations of more than 4,000 metres.
The main objective is to search for the Ethiopian wolf, Africa's rarest canid and one of the world's most endangered carnivores. The plateau is also home to giant mole-rats, endemic birds and other high-altitude wildlife.
Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the extraordinary mountain scenery before returning to your accommodation.

Main Destination:

Bale Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Nurobe Hotel

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Bale Mountains - Harar

After an early breakfast, begin the long drive from the Bale Mountains toward Harar in eastern Ethiopia.
This will be a full-day drive, passing through changing landscapes, rural villages and agricultural areas.
Arrive in Harar in the late afternoon or evening and check into your hotel.
If time permits, take a short evening walk around the old city.

Main Destination:

Harar (Town)

Accommodation:

Harar Ras Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Harar (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Harar city & Hyena feeding Experience

After breakfast, begin your exploration of the magnificent historic city of Harar Jugol.
Walk through the narrow streets of the old walled city and explore the different neighborhoods and traditional Harari houses.
Visit important cultural and historical sites, local markets and traditional homes. You will have the opportunity to experience Harari culture and daily life and learn about the city's fascinating history as a crossroads between Africa and the Middle East.
In the evening, after sunset, experience the famous Harar hyena feeding ceremony.
The traditional hyena men feed wild spotted hyenas that gather outside the historic city walls. This unique experience provides an unforgettable end to your time in Harar.

Main Destination:

Harar (Town)

Accommodation:

Harar Ras Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Harar (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Harar to Dire Dewa - Fly to Addis Ababa - Departure

After breakfast, drive from Harar to Dire Dawa Airport.
Depending on your flight schedule, you may have some time to explore Dire Dawa before taking a domestic flight to Addis Ababa.
Upon arrival in Addis Ababa, you can have some time for shopping, relaxing or enjoying a final Ethiopian coffee ceremony before transferring to Bole International Airport for your international departure.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

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