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10-Day Adventure Tour From Addis Ababa To Lake Langano
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Boating, History, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    10 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Embark on a journey through southern Ethiopia, beginning in Addis Ababa and heading south to Awassa to explore archaeological sites. Discover Dorze culture, experience a Lake Chamo adventure, and immerse yourself in the traditions of the Hamer tribe in Turmi. Explore market days and village visits in Jinka, encounter wildlife at Senkele Wildlife Sanctuary, and conclude with a return to Addis Ababa, optionally visiting Abiatta-Shala National Park en route.

Highlights
  • Explore ancient sites like Tiya and Adadi Maryam
  • Immerse in the vibrant Dorze culture
  • Cruise Lake Chamo for thrilling wildlife encounters
  • Witness traditional night dancing with the Hamer tribe
  • Encounter unique tribal communities
  • Discover diverse wildlife at Senkele Sanctuary
  • Day 1: Journey to Awassa expand_more
    • Depart south from Addis Ababa via Butajira.
    • On the way you will visit the archeological sites of Tiya (ancient stelae field and UNESCO World Heritage Site), Adadi Maryam (a rock-hewn church similar to those in Lalibela), and Melka Kunture (pre-historic tool-making site).
    • Final destination for the day is Awassa.

    Overnight in Ker awd hotel.

  • Day 2: Exploring Dorze Culture expand_more
    • In the morning after breakfast, visit the fish market on the shores of Lake Awassa.
    • Then proceed driving to Dorze, set in the highlands above Arba Minch.
    • You will visit the village and learn about the daily lives of these industrious people. If today is market day (in Dorze village on Monday and Thursday and in nearby Chencha on Tuesday and Saturday), that will be visited.
    • Continue to Arba Minch for overnight.

    Overnight in Moreha Light hotel.

  • Day 3: Lake Chamo Adventure expand_more
    • In the morning, visit the local market in Dorze (Monday and Thursday) or Chencha (Tuesday and Saturday).
    • Afterwards, continue driving to Arba Minch.
    • In the afternoon, take a boat trip on Lake Chamo to visit the “crocodile market” and the local hippos.
    • Overnight in Arba Minch.

    Overnight in Moreha Light hotel.

  • Day 4: Turmi and Hamer Traditions expand_more
    • After breakfast, depart from Arba Minch to Turmi.
    • On the way, you will pass through the village of Weyto (market day Saturday), which is home to the Tsemai tribe.
    • Continue through the Weyto Valley to Erbore, where you will have a brief visit to a local Erbore village (market day is Saturday).
    • Finally, proceed to Turmi, home of the Hamer tribe.
    • At night, you can see the traditional night dancing of the Hamer tribe, known as evangadi.

    Overnight in Turmi.

    Overnight in Kizo lodge.

  • Day 5: Dassenech Tribe Encounter expand_more
    • In the morning, take a day trip to Omorate to visit the Dassenech tribe.
    • Here you will cross the Omo River by local boat and enter a Dassenech village.
    • Afterwards, return to Turmi (Monday is market day) for a visit to a local Hamer village.

    Overnight in Turmi.

    Overnight in Kizo lodge.

  • Day 6: Market Days and Village Visits expand_more
    • Depart for Jinka, via Dimeka and Key Afar.
    • Afterwards, continue to Jinka.

    Overnight in Nasa Pension.

  • Day 7: Mursi Tribe Exploration expand_more
    • In the morning, drive through the Mago National Park to a local village of the Mursi tribe.
    • In the afternoon, after returning to Jinka, you can visit the South Omo Museum & Research Center to learn more about the local tribes.
    • Alternatively, take a hike in the surrounding hills to visit a local Ari village.

    Overnight in Kizo lodge.

  • Day 8: Konso's Cultural Heritage expand_more
    • After breakfast, depart from Jinka to Konso, via Key Afar.
    • After the visit, proceed to Konso (market days are Mondays and Thursdays).
    • Today you will have the opportunity to visit a local village and the cultural museum displaying many waka statues. Time permitting, you can also visit the “natural New York Village”, named after the tall sand formations resembling skyscrapers.

    Overnight in Konso (Kanta lodge).

  • Day 9: Wildlife Sanctuary and Lake Langano expand_more
    • After breakfast, depart from Konso to Lake Langano.
    • On the way, you will visit the Senkele Wildlife Sanctuary, which was established to protect the endemic Swayne’s Hartebeest.
    • Continue to Lake Langano for overnight.

    Overnight in Langano hotel.

  • Day 10: Return to Addis Ababa expand_more
    • After a morning swim in the lake, depart north to Addis Ababa.
    • On the way, you may visit the Abiatta-Shala National Park.
    • Lake Shala, with its deep blue waters, is the deepest lake in Ethiopia at 236m.
    • Lake Abiatta is a soda lake at which thousands of flamingos can be seen at various times of the year.
    • Afterwards, take a flight back home or stay a night in Addis.
What's Included
  • Domestic flight
  • Accommodation with breakfast
  • Local guides
  • Overland transport
  • Entrance fees

 

What's Excluded
  • Lunch and dinner
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Video camera fee
What to bring
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Light clothing
  • Warm clothes for the evening
  • Comfortable walking shoes
Know before you go
  • If you require special or specific needs to let us know.
  • The Konso people are known for their wooden statues, known as wakas, which are erected in honor of dead heroes as well as their innovative agricultural terracing.
  • Thursday is market day in Key Afar, where you will see the Benna and Tsemai tribes trading goods. This is another very popular market in the region.
  • The Mursi are known for their lower lip and earlobe plates.
  • Tuesdays and Saturdays are market days in Dimeka, which is one of the most colorful markets in the area and is visited by many tribes, including Hamer, Benna, and Karo.
  • If there is Jumping of the Bulls traditional Hamer coming-of-age ceremony, that will be visited.
  • The Dorze people are known for their tall beehive-like houses and their fine cotton weaving.
Meeting Point

Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 4USD 1934 Per Group

This is a group tour

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USD 1934 / group