Visit the remote tribes of
Ethiopia’s deep south, with distinct cultures and fascinating traditions
that have long since died out elsewhere.| Price: | $ 2,999 per person | |
| Type: | Tour | |
| Duration: | 11 days | |
| Country: | Ethiopia | |
| Persons: | minimum (2) maximum (12) | |
| Accommodation: | Mixed | |
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| Activities: | Cultural Tours, 4x4 Driving, Lake Cruise |
Itinerary
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Ethiopia’s Omo Valley is one of the most culturally
diverse regions in all of Africa, a land where tribal traditions still
take precedent over anything else and where modernity is still kept
largely at bay. On this trip we head into the villages of the various
tribes that make up this kaleidoscope of ethnicity, including the Mursi,
Karo, Hamer and Konso, learning about their complex customs and
experiencing a way of life very far removed from the rest of Ethiopia.
Where possible we try to visit local markets, one of the best ways to
experience life in the Omo Valley. This is a cultural discovery that can
rarely be equalled, visiting some of the most remote people in the
world, and to spend time among them is an amazing privilege.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive Addis Ababa
Arrive in Addis Ababa and transfer to hotel. This afternoon visit some of the capital’s key sights including the Entoto Mountains, with great views over the city, the National Museum, St George’s Cathedral and the Merkato, reputedly the biggest open air market in Africa. Overnight Ghion Hotel or similar.
Day 2 – Drive to Rift Valley Lakes
Drive to the Rift Valley lakes of Shala, Abyata and Langano, admiring wonderful views and many birds, including pelicans, flamingoes and more. Then relax at the Sabanna Beach Resort, secluded in a natural paradise on the shore of Lake Langano and near to Munessa Forest. Possibility of trekking, bird-watching, horse-riding, boat excursions, cycling and more. Overnight Sabanna Beach Resort or similar. (BLD)
Day 3 – Villages of the Rift Valley
Continue our journey south meeting the Wolayta people as we go, passing through little visited villages and admiring spectacular green hills, to Arba Minch. Overnight Paradise Lodge or similar. (BLD)
Day 4 – Visit Chencha
Morning drive to Chencha, to see the Dorze people, with their unique culture, houses and traditions. In the afternoon we take a boat trip to view the crocodiles on Lake Chamo. Overnight Paradise Lodge or similar. (BLD)
Day 5 – Tsemay Market and Jinka]
Continue to Jinka, admiring the Derase, Tsemay, Ari and Benna people. Stop at the village market of Tsemay and meet the Arbore people. Overnight Jinka Resort or similar. (BLD)
Day 6 – Mago National Park]
Travel to Mago National park and visit the Mursi people, renowned for their practice of extending their lips with plates. Overnight Jinka Resort or similar. (BLD)
Day 7 – Jinka to Turmi]
Drive to Turmi, through the lands of the very colourful Hamer, Karo and Dassanech people, with a stop at Dimeka village, where there is an interesting market. Overnight Evangadi Lodge (Bungalows or camping depending upon availability). (BLD)
Day 8 – Karo People]
Continue on our journey and visit the Karo people, known for their body decoration and scarification. We then visit the villages of the Hamer people. Overnight Evangadi Lodge (Bungalows or camping depending upon availability). (BLD)
Day 9 – Turmi to Arba Minch]
Drive to Arba Minch, visiting the villages of the Erbore and Konso people. Overnight Paradise Lodge or similar. (BLD)
Day 10 – Arba Minch to Addis Ababa]
Morning drive back to Addis Ababa. There is free time for any last minute souvenir shopping, before the evening meal with traditional dancers. Overnight Ghion Hotel or similar. (BLD)
Day 11 – Addis Ababa]
This morning you will be transferred to the airport, for your flight home. (B)
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive Addis Ababa
Arrive in Addis Ababa and transfer to hotel. This afternoon visit some of the capital’s key sights including the Entoto Mountains, with great views over the city, the National Museum, St George’s Cathedral and the Merkato, reputedly the biggest open air market in Africa. Overnight Ghion Hotel or similar.
Day 2 – Drive to Rift Valley Lakes
Drive to the Rift Valley lakes of Shala, Abyata and Langano, admiring wonderful views and many birds, including pelicans, flamingoes and more. Then relax at the Sabanna Beach Resort, secluded in a natural paradise on the shore of Lake Langano and near to Munessa Forest. Possibility of trekking, bird-watching, horse-riding, boat excursions, cycling and more. Overnight Sabanna Beach Resort or similar. (BLD)
Day 3 – Villages of the Rift Valley
Continue our journey south meeting the Wolayta people as we go, passing through little visited villages and admiring spectacular green hills, to Arba Minch. Overnight Paradise Lodge or similar. (BLD)
Day 4 – Visit Chencha
Morning drive to Chencha, to see the Dorze people, with their unique culture, houses and traditions. In the afternoon we take a boat trip to view the crocodiles on Lake Chamo. Overnight Paradise Lodge or similar. (BLD)
Day 5 – Tsemay Market and Jinka]
Continue to Jinka, admiring the Derase, Tsemay, Ari and Benna people. Stop at the village market of Tsemay and meet the Arbore people. Overnight Jinka Resort or similar. (BLD)
Day 6 – Mago National Park]
Travel to Mago National park and visit the Mursi people, renowned for their practice of extending their lips with plates. Overnight Jinka Resort or similar. (BLD)
Day 7 – Jinka to Turmi]
Drive to Turmi, through the lands of the very colourful Hamer, Karo and Dassanech people, with a stop at Dimeka village, where there is an interesting market. Overnight Evangadi Lodge (Bungalows or camping depending upon availability). (BLD)
Day 8 – Karo People]
Continue on our journey and visit the Karo people, known for their body decoration and scarification. We then visit the villages of the Hamer people. Overnight Evangadi Lodge (Bungalows or camping depending upon availability). (BLD)
Day 9 – Turmi to Arba Minch]
Drive to Arba Minch, visiting the villages of the Erbore and Konso people. Overnight Paradise Lodge or similar. (BLD)
Day 10 – Arba Minch to Addis Ababa]
Morning drive back to Addis Ababa. There is free time for any last minute souvenir shopping, before the evening meal with traditional dancers. Overnight Ghion Hotel or similar. (BLD)
Day 11 – Addis Ababa]
This morning you will be transferred to the airport, for your flight home. (B)
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Price Includes
All accommodation based on twin/double share
All transport (4WD vehicles throughout) and transfers
Meals as listed above
Park entrance fees
An English speaking guide
Price does not include
International flights
Travel insurance
Drinks
Visa
Single Supplement
Departure Dates
20 March 2010, 16 October 2010, 30 April 2011, 15 October 2011
