9-Day Tour to Southern Ethiopia

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

Arrive to Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa
On the first day, we will meet you at the arrivals terminal of Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. After the presentations, we will take you to the hotel in Addis Ababa. Around the evening you can walk round to your hotel and relax your night in your hotel.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

Hotel Lobelia

• Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Addis Ababa- Arbaminch

Addis Ababa - Arba Minch
Upon arrival, we will pick you up from the hotel and drive to Dorze Village, located in the highlands of Arba Minch. Dorze is famous for its tall beehive-like houses made from bamboo canes and banana plant leaves. Here, we will enjoy a guided tour of the town and learn what daily life is like for its inhabitants.
Finally, we will let you relax until the next day at Hotel Paradise Lodge.

Main Destination:

Arba Minch (City)

Accommodation:

Paradise Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arbaminch - Arbore - Turmi

Arba Minch - Arbore - Turmi
We will enjoy a rich breakfast before leaving Arba Minch behind and heading to Turmi. Along the way, we'll pass by the town of Weyto, home to the Tsemai tribe.
At the end of the day, we will arrive in Turmi, home to the Hamer tribes then, we will relax at Emerald Lodge in Turmi.

Main Destination:

Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Accommodation:

Emerald Lodge Turmi

• Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Turmi - Omorate - Turmi

On the fourth morning, we will take a day trip to Omorate to visit the Dassanech tribe. Once there, we will cross the Omo River in a small boat and explore this town to learn about its deeply rooted traditions. Here, we will learn what life is like on the shore of Lake Turkana, where they hunt crocodiles and fish every day.
In the afternoon, we'll return to Turmi, where, if it is happening on this day, we can witness the famous Hamer tribal bull jumping.
Overnight: Emerald Lodge.

Main Destination:

Omorate (Lower Omo Valley)

Accommodation:

Emerald Lodge Turmi

• Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Turmi - Nyangaton - Turmi

Turmi - Nyangaton - Turmi
Early in the morning, after breakfast, we will leave Turmi to go to the town of Kangaton. The Nyangatom women wear numerous necklaces and long Skirts from goatskins that are richly decorated. Explore this farming town!
We will return to Turmi to rest until the next day at Emerald Lodge.

Main Destination:

Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Accommodation:

Emerald Lodge Turmi

• Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Turmi - Kara - Turmi

Turmi - Kara - Turmi
Once we've finished breakfast, we will travel to the town of Kara, home to a small tribe of only 3,000 inhabitants.
Upon arrival, we will tell you the history of this town on the western shore of the River Omo, discussing body paintings they use for beautification purposes. After spending time with the inhabitants of Kara, we will return to Emerald Lodge.

Main Destination:

Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Accommodation:

Emerald Lodge Turmi

• Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Jinka - Mursi - Jinka

On the 7th day, after an energising breakfast, we will travel to the Mursi Tribe, located in Mago National Park. We will spend the whole morning spending time and experiences with the Mursi tribe and then travel to Jinka for lunch at your own expense.
In the afternoon, after refreshments, we will drive to the village of Aari.
Overnight: at 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)

Jinka - Konso - Arbaminch

Jinka - Konso - Arba Minch
After breakfast, we will take a road trip to Konso and continue the tour by driving to one of the most interesting walled villages in Konso, called Gamole. The square often hosts various cultural events, markets, and performances, showcasing the rich heritage of the Konso people and the diverse communities.
We will end the day at Arba Minch, at Paradise Lodge.

Main Destination:

Konso (Cultural Village)

Accommodation:

Paradise Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arbaminch - Addis Ababa

Arba Minch - Addis Ababa
On this final day on the 9th day, we will catch a flight from Arba Minch to Addis Ababa. After dinner, we will take you to Arbaminch to catch your flight to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in time for your return flight home.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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