Cultural Tour &
Photo Safari
to Omo Valley
Ryan Fowler writes:
It was a good holiday, one of those holidays that the
more you look back on it, the more amazing you realize the
country is.
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We were really excited
to see the Ethiopian wolf! Bisangari lodge was
beautiful......watching the sunset over the lake, watching
the sea eagles and pied kingfishers fish and playing cards
with our guides in the tree bar.
We really liked the
Dorze, Konso and Ari village tours. The guides were local
to the area, we ate at local places and bought from local
shops.
It was a good holiday,
one of those holidays that the more you look back on it,
the more amazing you realize the country is.
I have to say though
that our guide and driver were great and really looked
after us.
Ryan Fowler
London, England.
Places Visited Nov 5 - Nov 19, 2009:
Addis Ababa, Rift valley lakes, Netch-Sar National
Park, lower Omo valley tribes, Bale Mountains National Park
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 13 Days and 12 Nights
The Omo Valley is where some of the most fascinating and
colorful ethnic groups of Ethiopia are found.
In addition to the diverse and fascinating
peoples and cultures, it is home to rich wildlife and beautiful
scenery.
Day 1 Arrive Addis Ababa:
A welcoming reception by Highway Tours and transfer to your
hotel.
Day 2 Addis Ababa City
Tour:
Visit St. George cathedral, natural history and ethnological
museums and the Mercato outdoor market to experience some of
the city's culture. Enjoy Azmari traditional dancing, singing,
restaurants and marvel at the panoramic city view below the
Entoto Mountains.
Day 3 Drive to Arbaminch:
En route see the beautiful land and scenery, visit the Dorze,
famous for huge bee hive huts.
Day 4 Netch-Sar Park, Lake Abaya,
Tchamo:
The very beautiful Netch-Sar Park, ranked among the most
scenic, most notable for its wildlife scenery with sweeping
views over the plains to the majestic volcanic hills.
Day 5 Drive to Konso:
The Konso are a people who have an ancient, complex, and
fascinating culture with human fossils dating back 1.9 million
years. Witness the extraordinary landscape of sand pinnacles
formed by wind & rain.
Day 6-7 Drive to Turmi:
Turmi is the main town of the Hamer, with its market, the
people are known for their fine pottery, remarkable hair
styling and body decoration.
Day 8 Drive to Mursi &
Murle:
The Mursi and Murle are one of the most famous tribes known for
traditions including the lip plate worn by the women, and the
fierce stick fighting between the men.
Day 9 Drive to Mago &
Jinka:
Visit the large and colorful market where you can expect to see
different ethnic groups - the Ari, Hammer, Bena, Karo, Koygu
and Bodi. At Mago you will see the rich wild life of the park,
zebras, greater and lesser kudus, buffalo and on your way to
Konso you will visit Keyafar.
Day 10 Drive to Yabelo:
Yabelo wild life sanctuary has over 194 species of birds,
including one of Africa's rarest, prince ruspoli turaco. There
are also some 25 species of mammals including the greater and
lesser kudus and Burchell's zebra.
Day 11 Drive to Wondogenet or
Langano:
Enjoy the hot spring resort "Wondo genet" where you can relax,
swim, hot water bath and view birds like the yellow fronted
parrot, Hemprichs, lesser honey guide, crowned hornbills and
others.
Day 12 Drive to Addis:
See the lakes of the Great Rift Valley rich in water birds.
Langano lakes, park of Shala and Abyata, Lake Zewai and
Debrezeit's crater lakes, plus a farewell dinner as a guest of
Highway Tours.
Day 13 Departure:
Last minute shopping + transfer to the airport.
Prices start from $130 (USD) per person, per
day, depending on time of year and whether persons are sharing
or non-sharing.
Seasonal and group discounts are also
available, as are tours customized to your exact requirements
using our Tour
Enquiry Form.
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