Ethio Backpacker Tours

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Arba Minch to Chencha Dorze Villages

Arba Minch to Chencha Dorze Villages

On this day, you will start your trip by taking a flight from Addis Ababa to Arba Minch. There, we will visit the Chencha Dorze Villages, which are high up in the Gughe Mountains. We will relax and stay overnight at the beautiful Ezana Hotel in Arba Minch.

Main Destination:
Arba Minch (City)
Accommodation:
Ezana Hotel
  • Budget hotel located in Arba Minch (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Konso to Turmi

Konso to Turmi

After breakfast, you will take a boat trip on Lake Chamo to visit the crocodile market. This is a local name for a place on Lake Chamo where crocodiles come out of the lake to bask in the sun. There is no buying or selling of crocs involved! During the trip, you will also see hippos and different kinds of birds. After that, you will drive to Turmi and have the chance to visit the Konso village, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its exceptional terracing. This village is also known for producing some of the best coffee in the country. You will then proceed to the Bana village, home to the indigenous pastoral and semi-nomadic Bana people, who live in the harsh environment of the Lower Omo Valley. The men often adorn their hair with a colorful clay cap decorated with feathers. Finally, you will head to Turmi, where the Hamer people live.

You will spend the night at Turmi Lodge in Turmi.

Main Destination:
Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)
Accommodation:
Turmi Lodge
  • Budget lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Turmi to Jinka

Turmi to Jinka

After breakfast, we will drive to the town of Jinka. After lunch, we will visit the Ari people, who are the largest population in the lower Omo Valley. The women, who wear skirts made from the banana-like tree called enset, are experts in pottery.

We will be staying overnight at the Jinka resort.

Main Destination:
Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)
Accommodation:
Jinka Resort
  • Budget hotel located in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Jinka to Mago and Return to Addis Ababa

Jinka to Mago and Return to Addis Ababa

Take a day excursion to Mago National Park to visit the Mursi village. The Mursi are one of the exotic ethnic groups in Ethiopia. They live in very low huts made of straw and leaves. The women like to wear terra cotta on their enormously stretched lower lips and ear lobes. After visiting the Mursi village, drive back to Jinka for lunch. Later, you will be transferred to Jinka Airport for your flight to Addis Ababa. Finally, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure.

Main Destination:
Mago National Park
Best Time To Go June to February (Little rainfall)
High Season October to January (It might be busier)
Best Weather
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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  • This tour is offered by Ethio Backpacker Tours, not SafariBookings.
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  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.