Ethiopia: 7-Day Bale Mountains & Omo Valley Tour

Discover the wildlife and culture of Ethiopia on a 7-day tour. Explore the Bale Mountains, visit the Omo Valley tribes, and enjoy a boat safari on Lake Chamo.
Day 1: Addis Ababa – Bale Mountains National Park

Drive through the Great Rift Valley to Bale Mountains National Park. Explore Dinsho, home to endemic wildlife including the Mountain Nyala, Menelik’s Bushbuck, warthogs, and numerous bird species. Continue into the mountains for a memorable camping experience surrounded by stunning alpine scenery.

Day 2: Ethiopian Wolf Trekking & Sanetti Plateau

Enjoy a full-day wildlife safari and trekking excursion across the spectacular Sanetti Plateau, one of Africa’s highest Afro-alpine ecosystems. Search for the rare Ethiopian Wolf, giant mole-rats, klipspringers, rock hyraxes, and endemic birdlife while enjoying breathtaking mountain views.

Day 3: Bale Mountains – Hawassa

Drive to Hawassa through Ethiopia’s beautiful southern highlands. Visit Amora Gedel Park to spot monkeys and birdlife before taking a relaxing boat trip on Lake Hawassa, offering opportunities to observe hippopotamuses and aquatic birds.

Day 4: Hawassa – Sidama Village – Dorze – Arba Minch

Visit a traditional Sidama village to learn about Ethiopia’s famous coffee culture and local traditions. Continue to the Dorze Highlands, known for unique bamboo houses, traditional weaving, and local cuisine. Proceed to Arba Minch for an overnight stay.

Day 5: Lake Chamo Safari – Konso – Turmi

Begin with a boat safari on Lake Chamo, famous for giant Nile crocodiles, hippopotamuses, pelicans, and fish eagles. Continue to the UNESCO-listed Konso Cultural Landscape to explore traditional villages and centuries-old terraced farming systems before driving to Turmi.

Day 6: Karo Tribe – Mursi Tribe – Jinka

Visit the Karo people along the Omo River, renowned for their colorful body painting traditions. Continue through Mago National Park to meet the Mursi people, famous for their distinctive lip plates and unique cultural heritage. Overnight in Jinka.

Day 7: Fly to Addis Ababa – City Tour & Cultural Dinner

Fly to Addis Ababa and enjoy a guided city tour including the National Museum, Holy Trinity Cathedral, and local viewpoints. In the evening, celebrate your Ethiopian adventure with a traditional cultural dinner featuring music and dance performances before airport transfer or hotel drop-off.

Para garantir a disponibilidade, reserve o mais cedo possível. A reserva antecipada vale a pena considerar especialmente se você estiver planejando a viagem durante a alta temporada, como feriados ou fins de semana.

Esta excursão você pode cancelar sem custo até 24 horas antes do início da viagem. Se você cancelar após 24 horas ou não comparecer à excursão, ainda será cobrado o preço total da atividade. Chegar atrasado na coleta ou partida será considerado como não comparecimento.