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Ethiopia is composed of about 83 ethnic groups with 200 dialects. This itinerary covers all the tribes that are to the east and West part of the Omo River, like Suram, Mursi, Hamer, Karo, Dasenech, Konso, Agnuak, Nuer, Ari, Benna and Dorze, etc.
You are met on arrival at Addis Airport and transferred to your hotel for your overnight rest.
This morning we fly west to Gambella. After lunch visit the cultural market of Gambella, followed by an interesting walk by the Baro River, which joins the White Nile in Sudan, enjoying some bird watching and the sunset.
This morning we drive 48 km to Itang to visit the Nuer people who are cattle keepers and fishermen, and in the afternoon, visit the Agnuak people on the outskirts of the town of Gambella.
This morning we drive to Bebeka, where the largest coffee plantation is found at, visiting the people of Maji people and the Tepi Tea Plantation on the way.
With a short visit of the Rubber Plantation around Bebeka we then proceed driving farther south to Kibish via Tulgit – the other settlement of the Surma people, finally crossing the Akobo River, which flows to the Baro River. This evening we will camp near Kibish.
Spend the full day today with the Surma people who share the practice of the inserting of clay discs in their lower lips of the women, and the men’s ‘Stick Fighting’, with the Mursi people who live on the other side of the Omo River.
Drive Mizan Teferi via Bebeka where you will experience the coffee exporting process from nursery to packing and transporting.
Today we have an excursion to see the Chat, a mild stimulant cultivation. Visit the Muslim Oromo people on the way as we drive to Jimma – which was the regional capital of Ethiopia in the late 19th Century.
After breakfast we drive with a stop at Gojeb River where you may spot hippos. On your way visit the people of Wolita who are known for their cultivation of Enset of False Banana.
Today we visit the most colourful multicultural market in the Lower Omo Valley at Key Afer – which is attended by the tribal groups of Ari, Benna, and Tsemai,
Today enjoy an excursion to the Mago National Park. Continue to drive to a Mursi village to experience the attractive culture of Mursi tribe. They are renowned for the strange custom followed by their women, who on reaching maturity have their lower lips slit and circular disks inserted.
Later drive back to Jinka and visit the Cultural Museum of the People of the Lower Omo Valley.
Today drive to Turmi, the settlement of the Hamer people. The women of the Hamer are known for their adorned thick plaits of ochre coloured hair hanging down in a heavy fringe, their leather skirts decorated with cowries and a dozen or more copper bracelets fixed tightly around their arms. The men are known for the initiation ceremony of ‘Jumping over the Bulls’ and witnessing this interesting ritual is entirely a matter of chance.
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This morning we will head for an excursion to Omo Rate to visit the Dasenech people who are the southernmost people of the country and are known for their scarifications....
With an early start, we drive north to Arba Minch with a stop at Lake Chamo for a boat trip to visit the ‘Crocodile Market’ where you can see big African Crocodiles, hippos, and various low land water birds.
Drive north to the Rift Valley Lake of Langano visiting the people of Dorze who are known for their huge bamboo huts and colourful cotton clothes. You will also visit the chains of Rift Valley Lakes on your way.
We drive back to Addis after breakfast, arriving after lunch where we have a short city tour of Addis to visit the National Archeological Museum of Addis Ababa and the Merkato, the largest open air market in Africa....
From the lava lakes of the Danakil to the monumental standing stellae of Tigray and on to the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia’s natural and cultural highlights are unmatched in their diversity and authenticity. A land of many habitats, the country is also home to a number of rare and endemic species found nowhere else, such as the elusive Ethiopian Wolf and the majestic Walia Ibex. For travellers wishing to ex...
Located in the highlands fringing the Great Rift Valley, Addis Ababa serves as the political, cultural and commercial centre of Ethiopia. This sprawling city rests in the foothills of the Entoto Mountains and features a mix of traditional homes, elegant villas, and tall office buildings. Visitors can look forward to a selection of wonderful activities including: visiting the National Museum, displaying local art, traditional crafts and prehistoric fossils; exploring the copper-domed H...
Set in southwestern Ethiopia, the remote Gambella National Park is the nation's largest national park in the country. Located along the banks of the Baro River and stretching over 5,000 square kilometres, this magnificent sanctuary features vast floodplains scattered with grasslands, marshes, river forests and savannahs in the Eastern hills. It is home to abundant, diverse and rich wildlife including crocodiles, the Nile lechwe, buffalo, bushbuck, giraffe, waterbuck, roan antelope, zeb...
Situated in southwestern Ethiopia, Oromia's vast region covers more than 350 000 square kilometres. This region is home to the capital, Addis Ababa and supports a large population of almost 20 million people. The Oromo people make up a significant portion of the population in the Horn of Africa. Due to its fertile soil, it is the country's breadbasket, producing more than half of the country's agricultural crop, and it is also home to alm...
Situated in southern Ethiopia at the base of the western side of the Great Rift Valley, the city of Arba Minch is the largest city in the Gamo Gofa Zone. Surrounded by forested mountains and home to two of Ethiopia’s largest Rift Valley Lakes, Arba Minch is named after the abundant springs found in the area. This resort town rests on the edge of Lake Chamo where it has a stunning view of the aptl...
Located in southwestern Ethiopia, near the borders of Sudan and Kenya, Jinka is the largest town in the Debub Omo Zone. It serves as an excellent base from which to explore the surrounding area. This remote market town is home to the Mursi people, who are well known for their elaborate lip plates made of clay. At the South Omo Research Center and Museum, visitors can learn more about the Mursi, as well as ot...
This small market town in southwestern Ethiopia functions as a central transport hub as well as an important meeting point for the area’s weekly Monday market. The local Hamer inhabitants of the surrounding villages flock here to buy and sell local produce and handicrafts. Visitors to the area can enjoy culturally fascinating guided tours of the surrounding villages. Popular cultural attractions include traditional Hamer dance performances and exhilarating ‘Jumping of the Bulls’ ceremonies wh...
Situated in the foreground of the mighty Arsi Mountains, in the region of Oromia, Lake Langano is one of the few bilharzia-free lakes in Ethiopia. Stretching over 200 square kilometres, Lake Langano is one of Ethiopia's most visited lakes and is a popular spot for swimming, watersports and hippo viewing. It is the perfect stopover point on a road trip down the Rift Valley. The area surrounding the lake is home to baboons, warthogs, hip...
Located at a walking distance from the UNECA Conference Centre, the Jupiter International Hotel provides easy access to other points of interest in the city. The accommodation offers contemporary interiors, cable TV, Wi-Fi, coffee and tea makers, and minibars. The on-site restaurant serves African cuisine, and a well-stocked bar that features regular live music performances is available for drinks.
The Baro Gambela Hotel is located in Gambela, Ethiopia. This hotel offers clean rooms with air conditioning, making it a comfortable choice in one of Ethiopia’s hottest areas. The hotel is situated inside a large forest and close to the downtown center. Guests can enjoy the beautiful Baro River, which is located next to the hotel. The rooms are spacious, and the hotel features an on-site restaurant and bar.
Located in the Omo Valley, Kibish Tented Camp consists of a mass tent and sleeping tents. Imported from South Africa, the tents are comfortable but basic, with sturdy canvas walls and floors, the latter reinforced by thick camping mats. Each tent contains double or twin beds, a veranda and en-suite facilities that include hot water and a flushing lavatory.
Central Jimma Hotel is located in the capital city of Jimma, and it is a three star property.
A secluded lodge located in the town of Arba Minch, 505 km south of Addis Ababa, Paradise Lodge Arbaminch overlooks the forest of Nech Sar National Park and two lakes of the Rift Valley. Accommodation options include bamboo-thatched Gamo styled huts that are built with an outdoor veranda with a view of the lakes, or huts that are set in the gardens of the lodge grounds. Each hut is equipped with a bathroom with show...
Welcome to Eco-Omo Safari Lodge. This unique lodge is located in Jinka, in the heart of the Omo Valley, just outside the town and bordering the Neri River on the way to Mago National Park.
The lodge is based on 4hct of green area, and has a coffee plantation, vegetable and herb garden andfruit trees like banana, mango, papaya, oranges, lemon etc which all make part of our restaurant menu.
Situated in Omo Valley in the heart of Southern Ethiopia, Biska Lodge is an eco-lodge that overlooks the plains of Buska Mountain and is conveniently located within easy reach of the tribes of Omo Valley. Accommodation options include standard bedrooms and roofed camping islands. The lodge provides spacious waterproof tents, sleeping mattresses, and cooking huts for campers. Standard bedrooms are equipped with bathrooms facilities, Wi-Fi and mosquito nets. Amenities include a massage servi...
Situated in Ethiopia, the Sabana Beach Resort showcases an unusual landscape that offers both a serene beachfront as well as a vast cliff-top with breathtaking views. The resort features rustic but spacious bungalows with private bathrooms, comfortable beds, and sliding doors which open to a private veranda with views over the lake. An on-site restaurant serving local and international dishes is available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The resort offers a host of on-site activit...