How to choose your trip to Ethiopia
Tours to Ethiopia usually focus on one of two main travel regions. The Historical Circuit in the north explores the amazing sites of Lalibela, Gonder and Axum in addition to the beautiful Simien Mountains, Lake Tana and Blue Nile Falls. Southern Ethiopia is renowned for its colourful and diverse traditional tribal groups as well as a number of national parks for wildlife viewing. Dedicated trekking tours to the Simien Mountains are available which include an ascent of Africa's fourth highest mountain, Ras Dashen. Ethiopia also lies along the Nile and Rift Valley route, a remote overlanding journey connecting Cairo to Nairobi.
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Tailormade Tours of Southern Ethiopia
Choosing a private, tailormade tour allows you to travel on exactly the dates that suit you and to share the journey only with your own family or friends. It may also be possible to amend the itineraries below to design a trip that's just right for you.
 Ethiopia: Journey through the Omo Valley 12 days
from £2375 excl. flights*  Not only one of the most fascinating countries on the continent, Ethiopia is also incredibly diverse, both culturally and geographically. Travelling south from the capital, this spectacular journey takes you past the Great Rift Valley and deep into the Omo Valley, home to some of the most colourful and interesting tribal groups in the country.From Addis Ababa you will journey south by 4WD, travelling through the spectacular landscapes of the East Africa Rift Valley. On entering the Omo Valley you will visit the distinctive beehive house of the Dorze people, before taking in the crocodile market of Arba Minch and the waters of Lake Chamo. The drive to Jinka then takes you through the remote heartlands of the Konso and the Banna people and on to the Mago National Park, home to the Mursi, with their distinctive lip plates.The important market town of Turmi provides a chance to watch the tribes gather from all across the region, before seeking out the Karo, the most threatened of all the Omo Valley tribes. The return journey towards Addis then offers an opportunity to enjoy more of the Rift Valley's natural charms and abundant birdlife. | |
Tour includes: 11 nights characterful three star lodge accommodation, 1 night locally graded four star hotel - 11 breakfasts - Accompanied by a local driver and separate English speaking guide for the duration of the holiday - Private 4WD Land Cruiser for one or two people - Sightseeing programme including all entrance fees - Private guided transfers to and from all airports | |
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* Prices are either exclusive of international flights or inclusive of flights from and to the UK as stated. For private tailormade tours, prices stated are usually per person based on two people sharing. Please refer to the tour website for details.