

7 Days Ethiopia Tour (southern tribes cultural Ethiopia safari) – SAFARI OVERVIEW.
7 days Ethiopia tour is a 6 nights/7 day Ethiopia safari to visit Omo Valley Tribes (Southern Ethiopia cultural tour) starts from Bole International Airport – Addis Ababa and features Addis Ababa city tour, Visit Ziway&Arbaminch, visit the local market at Alduba (Tuesdays) & visit the typical Hammer Village near Turmi, Visit the Dassanatch people & proceed to Jinka, Mursi people visit, Konso terraced hills, Lake Champ boat trip, Dorze highland people and then drive back to Addis Ababa.
7 Days Ethiopia Tour (southern tribes cultural Ethiopia safari) – SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS.
Day 1 of the 7 Days Ethiopia tour: Arrive in Addis Ababa – Bole International Airport & do a city tour
Day 2 of the 7 Days Ethiopia tour: Visit Ziway&Arbaminch
Day 3 of the 7 Days Ethiopia tour: Visit the local market at Alduba (Tuesdays) & visit the typical Hammer Village near Turmi
Day 4 of the 7 Days Ethiopia tour: Visit the Dassanatch people & proceed to Jinka
Day 5 of the 7 Days Ethiopia tour: Explore the Mursi People famous for wearing geometrical lip plates in the slits of their lower lips & enjoy the sights of Tsemay land, sightseeing of Konso terraces hills & visit the Afar market (Only Thursday)
Day 6 of the 7 Days Ethiopia tour: Visit Konso terraced hill, Waka Totem & afternoon boat trip to Lake Chamo
Day 7 of the 7 Days Ethiopia tour: Visit the Dorze Highland people & transfer back to Addis Ababa
7 Days Ethiopia Tour (southern tribes cultural Ethiopia safari) – SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS.
Day 1 of the 7 Days Ethiopia tour: Arrive in Addis Ababa – Bole International Airport & do a city tour
Day 2 of the 7 Days Ethiopia tour: Visit Ziway&Arbaminch
Day 3 of the 7 Days Ethiopia tour: Visit the local market at Alduba (Tuesdays) & visit the typical Hammer Village near Turmi
Day 4 of the 7 Days Ethiopia tour: Visit the Dassanatch people & proceed to Jinka
Day 5 of the 7 Days Ethiopia tour: Explore the Mursi People famous for wearing geometrical lip plates in the slits of their lower lips & enjoy the sights of Tsemay land, sightseeing of Konso terraces hills & visit the Afar market (Only Thursday)
Day 6 of the 7 Days Ethiopia tour: Visit Konso terraced hill, Waka Totem & afternoon boat trip to Lake Chamo
Day 7 of the 7 Days Ethiopia tour: Visit the Dorze Highland people & transfer back to Addis Ababa
7 Days Ethiopia Tour (southern tribes cultural Ethiopia safari) – DETAILED SAFARI ITINERARY.
Day 1 of the 7 Days Ethiopia tour: Arrive in Addis Ababa – Bole International Airport & do a city tour
Arrive in Addis Ababa; Bole International airport in the morning, meet the assigned guide and transfer to the hotel (if the early check is available). Then go sightseeing tour of Addis Ababa which includes the Ethnological Museum in the former palace of King Hailesillassie, the National Museum, the superb Holy Trinity Cathedral, and various historical monuments of Addis Ababa
Accommodation: Momona Hotel or Similar, Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 2 of the 7 Days Ethiopia tour: Visit Ziway&Arbaminch
In the morning drive to Lake Ziway to visit some birds and then proceed to Arbaminch. This lake has five Islands of which at least three of them were the site of medieval churches.
Accommodation: Paradise Lodge or Similar, Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 3 of the 7 Days Ethiopia tour: Visit the local market at Alduba (Tuesdays) & visit the typical Hammer Village near Turmi
With the intention of catching the Tuesday market at Alduba drive straight to Turmi. This market brings Hammar, Benna, and sometimes Tsemay People together. In the afternoon, you visit a typical Hammer Village around Turmi. Meal Plan: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner.
Accommodation: Buska Lodge or Similar, Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 4 of the 7 Days Ethiopia tour: Visit the Dassanatch people & proceed to Jinka
Excursion drives to Omorate to visit the Dassanatch people and their village which is situated on the other side of the Omo River. Then, leave the heart of the Hammar land across Dimeka and Key Afar to Jinka.
Accommodation: Eco-Omo Lodge or Similar, Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 5 of the 7 Days Ethiopia tour: Explore the Mursi People famous for wearing geometrical lip plates in the slits of their lower lips & enjoy the sights of Tsemay land, sightseeing of Konso terraces hills & visit the Afar market (Only Thursday)
Excursion drive to the fascinating Mursi people whose women adore wearing geometrical lip plates in the slits of their lower lips. The drive to the village of these people takes you to the heart of Mago National Park. Then, drive down via the Tsemay land and gazing over the terraced hills of the Konso to Konso. If this day happens to be Thursday and if time permits en-route, you will visit the colorful Key Afar Market of the Banna, the Tsemay, and the Ari people with their local agricultural products.
Accommodation: Kenta Lodge, Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 6 of the 7 Days Ethiopia tour: Visit Konso terraced hill, Waka Totem & afternoon boat trip to Lake Chamo
In the morning, you visit Konso terraced hill; the Konso people are famous for their traditional terracing system and Waka Totem (Grave Wooden Totem). Proceed to Arbaminch and in the afternoon you will have boat trip on Lake Chamo to visit some herds of hippo, aquatic birdlife, and huge sunbathing crocodiles on its shore.
Accommodation: Paradis Lodge or Similar, Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 7 of the 7 Days Ethiopia tour: Visit the Dorze Highland people & transfer back to Addis Ababa
In the morning, drive to the highland people of Dorze. Here, you visit their excellent beehive-shaped bamboo houses, fertile grounds of false banana, and colorful waving products. Then, drive back to Addis Ababa. Finally, transfer to the airport for your departure flight back home. Meal Plan: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner.
END of 7 Days Ethiopia Tour, Omo Valley Tribes Cultural Trip, Southern Ethiopia Safari
Getting There
General Safari Inclusions
- Full Board Accommodation on Safari
- Transportation in either 4X4 Safari Van or 4X4 Safari Land Cruiser all with Pop up roof & AC
- Fuel
- Professional English Speaking driver guide. Any other foreign language speaking guide can be arranged on request.
- Entrance fees to the tourist sites including Protected areas mentioned
- Activity fees of the tourist activities mentioned
- Bottled water while on safari
- Border crossing fees (for cross border safaris)
General Safari Exclusions
- General tips for the driver guide, site guides and service staff at the lodges
- Laundry Services
- Other Beverages / drinks of personal nature like Alcohol
- International Flights (Arranged on request)
- Domestic Flights (Arranged on request)
- Visas
- Optional Activity fees
- Other extras not mentioned in the Itinerary
- Airport Transfer (Arranged on request)
- Accommodation in Kampala or Kigali unless it is part of the Itinerary (Arranged on request)
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