Lost Tribes of Ethiopia
14 days from US $2,885 pp twin share
The Omo Valley, in the south of Ethiopia, is home to a fascinating range of distinct tribal groups, isolated from the rest of the world for centuries and still very much following their own cultures and customs. On this trip we set off using 4WD transport to explore this intriguing region, stopping at local markets and visiting villages, driving past the lakes of Africa’s Great Rift Valley and looking for the wealth of wildlife that this little-explored region contains. Travel here is not for the faint-hearted – but one of the most exciting experiences that the continent offers. ‘Off the beaten track’ doesn’t even come close!
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive Addis Ababa and transfer to hotel. |
| 2 | Travel to the south of Ethiopia through high mountain plateau to Arba Minch. |
| 3 | Visit Nechisar National Park, described as one of the most beautiful of Africa’s game parks. |
| 4-5 | Meet several different tribes on our way to Jinka, including the Dorze, Konso, and Mursi people. |
| 6 | Travel through open savannah. Visit Karo and Hamer tribes people. |
| 7 | Visit the colourful market of Dimeka and mingle with different tribes, like the Karo, Dus, Korcho, Hamer and Geleb. |
| 8 | Visit Geleb tribes and cross the Omo River by boat. |
| 9 | Pass through the terraced hills of Konso, perhaps see beisa oryx, dik-dik, and lesser kudu. |
| 10 | Take a scenic drive to El Sod village. Enjoy a short hike to visit 'the house of salt', on the edge of a deep crater lake. |
| 11 | Depart for Wenago. Visit the Tutu Fella stelae field – an unusual collection of carved stones. On arrival, visit the Lake Awasa fish market. |
| 12 | Short drive to Wondo Genet, the site of an inactive crater and an area of hot springs. Continue to Langano. |
| 13 | Return to Addis Ababa. The rest of the day is free to explore the city. |
| 14 | Tour ends after breakfast. |
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At A Glance
Trip Length |
14 days |
Trip Code |
PFLT |
Activities |
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| Culture (Remote), Walking (Moderate) | |
Maximum Passengers |
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| 15 people | |
Countries Visited |
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| Ethiopia | |
Start City |
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| Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | |
End City |
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| Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | |
