Embarking on a boat trip on Lake Chamo, Uncovering rural culture and traditions, visiting villages, markets and museums, meeting different ethnic groups, witnessing traditional dances, staying in traditional lodging, viewing the incredible birdlife of Lake Ziway.
This incredible twelve-day adventure through the less-travelled part of Ethiopia offers rugged travellers willing to without some western conveniences an opportunity to truly interact with various ethnic communities. Explore the enigmatic beehive houses of the Dorze and stop in numerous villages for truly immersive cultural encounters with the Ari, Karo, Murse, Hamer and Dasanech people that few travellers get to experience. Visit two national parks and explore Lake Chamo by boat in search of crocodiles, hippos and bird life. With your expert CEO doing the planning—you're free to soak in the diversity of this remote land and its incredible people.
What's Included
- Boat safari on Lake Chamo in Nechisar National Park, Night in traditional lodging in Dorze village with dance ceremony, Konso Museum and Village visit, Visit Konso Chief to learn about local customs, Anthropological Museum visit in Jinka, Village visits of the Ari, Camping with the Mursi, Thursday Bena/Tsemai/Ari market in Key Afar, Village visits of the Hamer, and Karo peoples, Evening Hamer dance, Saturday Hamer market visit in Dimeka, Excursion to Omorate with Omo River crossing in canoe, Borena village visit, Yabello National park visit, Southern stellae visit, Lake Ziway visit and bird watching.
- 8 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 6 Dinners. (Allow USD60-80 for meals not included.)
- Simple hotel (2 nts), simple lodge (3 nts), traditional lodging (2 nts), camping (4 nts).
- 4x4 landcruiser, boat.
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) and driver(s) throughout, local guides.
- Small group experience; Max 14, Avg 10
Add to your Experience
For a bit more comfort and a good history lesson, head to the north of the country on our Highlights of Ethiopia tour, DEHE.
Places Visited
- Ethiopia
Day 1 Addis Ababa
Arrive at any time.
Days 2-3 Arba Minch/Dorze village (2B,2D)
Boat safari on Lake Chamo, Dorze market and village visit. Night in traditional Dorze lodging.
Days 4-5 Konso/Mursi (B,D)
Visit Konso Museum and village, Anthropological Museum visit in Jinka. Ari village and Mago National Park, Mursi.
Days 6-8 Turmi (3B,3L,3D)
Visit Key Afar Market, village visits of the Karo and Hammer peoples. Dimeka Saturday market and village visit.
Day 9 Konso (B,L)
Excursion to Omorate, Dasanech tribe and local market visit, Omo River crossing in canoe.
Days 10-11 Yabelo/Yirgalem
Visit Borena region archaeological site, Yabelo Camel Market and Borena village, Stele yard at Tutifella, Sidamo community walk. Optional visit to the Yabelo National Park.
Day 12 Addis Ababa (B)
Lake Ziway visit and bird watching. Depart on arrival to Addis Ababa in the late afternoon.
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