Southern Ethiopia 9-Day Private Tour

Explore the rich culture and nature in Southern Ethiopia on this 9-day tour, discovering unique traditions, landscapes, and local tribes.

Itinerary

Day 1: Addis Ababa

Meet at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and transfer to the hotel in Addis Ababa for the night.

Day 2: Addis Ababa - Arba Minch

After breakfast, take a flight to Arba Minch. Visit Dorze Village and enjoy a guided tour before staying at Hotel Paradise Lodge.

Day 3: Arba Minch - Arbore - Turmi

Depart for Turmi, visiting the Tsemai tribe in Weyto and exploring Arbore. Arrive in Turmi to meet the Hamer tribe and relax at Buska Lodge.

Day 4: Turmi - Omorate - Turmi

Visit the Dassanech tribe in Omorate, crossing the Omo River. Return to Turmi for potential participation in the Hamer tribal bull jumping initiation ritual.

Day 5: Turmi - Nyangaton - Turmi

Visit Kangatan and the Nyangatom tribe before returning to Turmi to stay at Buska Lodge.

Day 6: Turmi - Kara - Turmi

Travel to Kara to learn about its customs. Return to Buska Lodge in Turmi for the night.

Day 7: Jinka - Mursi - Jinka

Visit the Mursi Tribe in Mago National Park and explore their unique customs. Lunch in Jinka at your own expense, staying at Jinka Resort Hotel.

Day 8: Jinka - Konso - Arba Minch

Road trip to Konso to see terraced slopes and fortified villages. Take a boat ride on Lake Chamo and end the day at Paradise Lodge in Arba Minch.

Day 9: Arba Minch - Addis Ababa

Catch a flight from Arba Minch to Addis Ababa before transferring to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport for your return flight.

Accommodation

The tour includes 8 nights of accommodation with breakfast at the following hotels:
Adís Abeba (1 night): Hotel Lobelia 4* or similarArba Minch (2 nights): Hotel Paradise Lodge 3* or similarTurmi (4 nights): Buska Lodge 3* or similarJinka (1 night): Jinka Resort Hotel 3* or similar

Flights

International flights to and from Addis Ababa are not included. Book an international flight arriving on the day of the tour, with a return flight on the ninth day from 9:30 pm onwards. Domestic flights between Addis Ababa and Arba Minch are included.