Ethiopia Discovery

From$2199USD
12 days,Addis Ababa to Addis Ababa
Trip Code: DES

Embarking on a boat trip on Lake Chamo, Uncovering rural culture and traditions, meeting different ethnic groups, staying in traditional lodging, viewing the incredible birdlife of Lake Ziway.

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This incredible 12-day adventure through the less-travelled part of Ethiopia offers rugged travellers willing to go 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 hotels (2 nts), simple lodges (3 nts), traditional lodges (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.
Map of the route for Ethiopia Discovery Click to enlarge
Places Visited
  • Ethiopia
Day 1 Addis Ababa

Arrive at any time.

Day 2-3 Arba Minch/Dorze Village (2B, 2D)

Take a boat safari on Lake Chamo. Enjoy a Dorze market and village visit. Spend the night in traditional Dorze lodging.

Day 4-5 Konso/Mursi (1B, 1D)

Visit Konso Museum, learn about local conservation efforts at Gersale village nursery, where you can plant a seedling tree. Visit the Anthropological Museum in Jinka before continuing onto an Ari village and Mago National Park.

Day 6-8 Turmi (3B, 3L, 3D)

Visit Key Afar market and villages of the Karo and Hammer peoples. Stop at the Dimeka Saturday market.

Day 9 Konso (1B, 1L)

Visit Omorate, home of the Dasanech tribe, and its local market. Then, cross the Omo River by a canoe.

Day 10-11 Yabelo/Yirgalem

Visit the Borena region's archaeological site, Yabelo Camel Market and Borena village, Tuti Fella's stelae yard and go on a walk through the Sidamo community. Optional visit to Yabelo National Park.

Day 12 Addis Ababa (1B)

Visit Lake Ziway and go bird watching, then see how the Ziway communities are using energy-saving stoves. Depart on arrival to Addis Ababa in late afternoon.

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