Southern Tours

Explore the lakes of the Great Rift Valley, enjoy unique wildlife experiences, and have the chance to meet some fascinating tribes deep in the Omo Valley.

The Best of Southern Ethiopia

Southern Ethiopia offers a markedly contrasting experience to the historical North, with the dry and dusty highlands replaced by verdant mountain ranges, the lakes of the Great Rift Valley, and fertile farmlands fed by the mighty Omo River. Castles and churches are replaced with unique wildlife experiences and the chance to meet some of the vibrant tribes deep within the Omo Valley.

Having started in Addis Ababa you will drive down to the breathtaking Bale Mountains, where some of Ethiopia’s most spectacular scenery unfolds before your eyes. Trips into the Harrena Forest and Sanetti Plateau fill your days here, with a huge variety of wildlife including the World’s rarest canid, the Ethiopian Wolf to be spotted. From Bale, you will spend two pleasant days traveling cross-country to reach the Omo Valley, with nights spent on the shores of lakes Awassa and Chamo respectively. Enjoy a scenic boat trip on Lake Chamo before heading deep into the Omo Valley, past the normal stopping point of Turmi, and on to your camp which is tucked away on the banks of the Omo River. The camp is your base for getting away from the crowds to see some of the more remote and interesting tribes of the region, aided greatly by the fact that your guide, Lale, is from the region and so knows the intricacies of the tribes and offers you a truly immersive experience. After your time exploring the Omo, you will be transferred to Jinka for a short flight to Addis Ababa and then fly home from there.

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