ARRIVAL

Addis Ababa - Arrive in Addis Ababa and meet with the company’s representative at the airport. Transfer to a hotel in the city center, where there will be time to unwind.

ADDIS ABABA CITY TOUR

Addis Ababa - On the first full day in Addis Ababa, enjoy a city tour to quickly explore the city’s highlights. The tour includes visits to the National Museum of Ethiopia, the Ethnological Museum, Holy Trinity and St. George’s Cathedrals, and Entoto Mountain.

In the evening, dine at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant to savor local cuisine and experience Ethiopia’s unique dance style.

National Museum of Ethiopia - The main attraction at the National Museum of Addis Ababa is the remains of ‘Lucy,’ a collection of fossilized bones from a hominid of the Australopithecus afarensis species, who lived in Ethiopia 3.2 million years ago.

Ethnological Museum - Located in Haile Selassie’s former palace and surrounded by the beautiful gardens and fountains of Addis Ababa University’s main campus, the Ethnological Museum is captivating. Even those who aren’t typically museum enthusiasts will find it worthwhile, as it is one of Africa’s finest museums.

Holy Trinity Cathedral - Known in Amharic as Kidist Selassie, Holy Trinity Cathedral is the highest-ranking Orthodox cathedral in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It was built to commemorate Ethiopia’s liberation from Italian occupation and is the second most important place of worship in Ethiopia, after the Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion in Axum.

St. George’s Orthodox Cathedral was constructed by Italian prisoners of war defeated at Adwa in 1896. It was named after St. George, as the church’s Tabot (Ark) was carried to the Battle of Adwa against the Italians, where the Ethiopians achieved victory.

Mount Entoto - Entoto Mountain is where King Menelik attempted to establish a capital city in 1881. Notable sites at Entoto include a church museum near St. Mary’s Church and King Menelik’s old house.

ADDIS ABABA / ARBA MINCH

Arba Minch - After breakfast, depart Addis Ababa and head south towards Arba Minch. En route, visit the Tiya Stele Field.

Lunch in the town of Sodo.

Arrive in Arba Minch late in the afternoon.

Tiya World Heritage Site - Tiya is one of the most significant of the approximately 160 archaeological sites discovered in the Soddo region, south of Addis Ababa. The site features 36 monuments, including 32 carved stelae adorned with symbols, most of which are difficult to interpret. They are remnants of an ancient Ethiopian culture whose age remains undetermined.

ARBA MINCH / CHENCHA

Dorze Village - In the morning, take a boat ride on Lake Chamo, part of Nech Sar Park. Observe large crocodiles, hippos, and numerous water birds in their natural habitat.

Lunch in Arba Minch, followed by an excursion to Chencha, the village of the Dorze people. The highlight is visiting a traditional Dorze house to see how bread is made from false banana and to taste locally made alcohol. Return to Arba Minch in the evening.

ARBA MINCH / TURMI

Turmi - On day 5, depart Arba Minch and travel towards Turmi. Along the way, stop at Karat Konso, Weito, and Erbore. The stop at Erbore offers an opportunity to photograph the Erbore people. Upon arrival in Turmi, there may be a chance to attend a bull-jumping ceremony in a Hamer village near Turmi.

Rest at the lodge in the evening.

TURMI / JINKA

Key Afer - Travel from Turmi to Jinka, stopping at Key Afar, where a local market takes place every Thursday. This market attracts Hamer, Benna, Konso, Ari, and many other people from South Omo. Arrive in Jinka late in the afternoon and relax at the hotel.

JINKA / KARAT KONSO

Konso Cultural Centre - In the morning, take an excursion to Mago Park, home to the Mursi tribe. The tribe is well-known in the South Omo Valley, as the women insert clay or wooden plates into their lower lips, and the men engage in donga (stick fighting) to determine the most eligible bachelors for marriage. Return to Jinka for lunch, then drive to Karat Konso.

KARAT KONSO / LANGANO

Langano Lake - Depart from Karat Konso to Langano early in the morning. Langano, one of the Rift Valley lakes, offers the opportunity for a refreshing swim. This area is popular for those seeking a few days of rest and relaxation away from Addis.

LANGANO / ADDIS ABABA

Addis Ababa - In the afternoon, drive to Addis Ababa.

Upon arrival in Addis Ababa, the program concludes.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Professional Guide
• Scout Fee
• All Fees and Taxes
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Alcoholic Beverage
• Services which are not listed on the inclusion

Ethiopia’s Omo Valley offers an unforgettable experience. This 9-day tour allows participants to immerse themselves in one of Africa’s most remote and culturally diverse regions.

The tour includes visits to tribes such as the Mursi, Dorze, Erbore, Konso, and others. Participants will gain insight into their intricate customs and distinctive lifestyles. Whenever possible, visits to local markets are included, providing an excellent opportunity to experience life in the Omo Valley.

This tour promises to be unlike any other, taking participants to some of the most remote areas of Ethiopia.

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.