9 Days From Bale Mountains To Omo Valley Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Day 1: Drive from Addis Ababa to Dinsho (Bale Mountains Headquarters)
1 stop
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Bale Mountains National Park
Day 1: Drive from Addis Ababa to Dinsho (Bale Mountains Headquarters) Mornig drive east south via Asela, Lunch stop Asela, will drive to Bale national park, arrive at the park headquarter in early afternoon, in time leisurely afternoon will hike to see endemic mammals that frequently seen in the area, menillik's bushbuck, mountain nyala, birds also, like black headed siskin, rought's Rail, wattled Ibis, the spot breasted lapwing, the abyssina long claw and numerous others. Over night at Lodge.
11 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Day - 2 Exploring the bale national park
1 stop
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Bale Mountains National Park
Day - 2 Exploring the bale national park the whole day we spent exploring the bale national park, will vist the stunning rock formation, the road through Harnna forest, the Afro alpine zone or the sanetti plateau will make our day the most extraordinary and will continue to search the endemic species, the Red wolf and bird such as blue-winged goose, chestunt-napped francolins, alpine chat and many others too. Overnight night in Lodge.
11 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Day 3 Bale – Arba Minch
1 stop
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Arba Minch
Day 3 Bale – Arba Minch Morning: drive from Addis Ababa early. Drive through shashamane, Hawasa Lunch stope Hawasa Hawasa – spot pelicans and hippos. Overnight: Arba Minch.
11 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Day 4: Arba Minch – Dorze Village – Konso
1 stop
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Dorze Village
Day 4: Arba Minch – Dorze Village – Konso Morning: Visit Dorze village in the Guge Mountains – known for beehive-shaped huts, weaving, and traditional food. Afternoon: Drive to Konso (UNESCO Cultural Landscape). Visit Konso terraced hills and Waka wooden totems. Evening: Explore Konso town and learn about local traditions. Overnight: Konso.
11 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Day 5: Konso – Key Afer Market – Jinka
1 stop
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Jinka
Day 5: Konso – Key Afer Market – Jinka Morning: Head to Key Afer Market (if Thursday) – an authentic tribal market where Ari, Hamer, and Bena people trade. Afternoon: Continue to Jinka, the gateway to Mago National Park. Evening: Visit the South Omo Research Center Museum to learn about the local tribes. Overnight: Jinka.
11 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Day 6: Jinka – Mursi Village – Turmi
1 stop
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Mursi Village
Day 6: Jinka – Mursi Village – Turmi Morning: Drive into Mago National Park to visit the Mursi tribe, famous for women’s lip plates and body painting. Afternoon: Return to Jinka and drive to Turmi, home of the Hamer people. Evening: If lucky, attend a Hamer bull-jumping ceremony or Evangadi dance (depending on timing). Overnight: Turmi.
11 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Day 7: Turmi – Omorate – Arba Minch
1 stop
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Arba Minch
Day 7: Turmi – Omorate – Arba Minch Morning: Cross the Omo River to visit the Dassanech tribe near Omorate (bordering Kenya). Afternoon: Drive back to Turmi via Konso with scenic views along the route Evening: Relax at your lodge. Overnight: Arba Minch.
11 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Day 8: Arba Minch – Addis Ababa
1 stop
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Addis Ababa
Day 8: Arba Minch – Addis Ababa Morning: Take a boat trip on Lake Chamo to see crocodiles, hippos, and birds. Afternoon: Drive back to Addis Ababa (approx. 9–10hrs). Over night addis abeba
11 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Day 9 city your of Addis Ababa
1 stop
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Addis Ababa
Day 9 city your of Addis Ababa National Museum of Ethiopia See the famous fossil “Lucy” (Dinkinesh) and other archaeological treasures. Holy Trinity Cathedral (Kidist Selassie) one of the most important Ethiopian Orthodox churches. Admire beautiful stained-glass windows and the tombs of Emperor Haile Selassie and Empress Menen Asfaw. Drive up to Entoto Mountain (2900m) for panoramic city views. Visit the Entoto Maryam Church and Emperor Menelik II’s historical palace Merkato Market Explore Africa’s largest open-air market. Discover spices, handicrafts, coffee, and local life. End of tour. Optional farewell dinner with cultural dance at a traditional restaurant.
10 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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