Addis to Nairobi

24 days
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$2,935
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Trip last updated: 1/1/2018
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule
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Overview

Highlights

    • See the villages of many different tribes, all coexisting in the Omo Valley Region
    • Take a game drive and look for lions in the Samburu National Reserve
    • Spot hippos wallowing in the waters of Lake Naivasha
    • Marvel at a sea of pink flamingos on Lake Abiyata
    • Search for unique, native Ethiopian wildlife at Bale Mountains National Park
    • Help out at the charitable Awassa Children's Project

What's this trip about?

    Discover the wilds of Africa with an adventure through destinations teeming with wildlife, tradition and culture alike. Climb to the heights of the Bale Mountains, learn the ancient traditions and lifestyles of the Omo Valley tribes, see flocks of pink flamingos turn Lake Abiyata pink, search for Africa's Big Five on game drives and see hippos frolicking in the shallows of lake Naivasha. Get away from the tourist traps and see a less visited part of the continent with this in depth and comprehensive adventure tour.
Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeOperator does not provide
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityAddis Ababa
End CityNairobi

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Addis Ababa

Border Information: If joining in Addis Ababa, you will most likely enter Ethiopia at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (IATA code: ADD). There will be a group meeting at the joining hotel at 6:00pm. Please look out for a note from your tour leader at the recep...

Day 2 Lake Ziway

Today we will leave Addis Ababa and head to the small town of Ziway. After lunch we will take an included boat trip across Lake Ziway to Tulu Gudo Island, where we will have a short guided tour of the ancient monastery there and view some of the old religious manuscr...

Day 3-5 Bale Mountains National Park

" Day 3 to 5 " Today we will leave Ziway and drive to the stunning Bale Mountains National Park.  Estimated Drive Time - 5-7 hours. We will enjoy 2 full days to explore the National Park. We will keep one day completely free to head out for optional guided walks - ...

Day 6-7 Wendo Genet, Awassa

" Day 6 to 7 " Today we will head north to the small town of Awassa, where we will have an included visit to the Awassa Children's Project in the afternoon. This is a home for local children orphaned by the HIV epidemic, and we will be shown around and see how public...

Day 8 Arba Minch

Today we will travel to the town of Arba Minch, a small town overlooking Lake Chamo. In Arba Minch we will stay in a basic local hotel. Estimated Drive Time - 7-9 hours.  OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES  Hire bicycles to explore the stunning surrounds of Arba Minch : ETB 20...

Day 9 Arba Minch

Border Information: If joining in Arba Minch, you will most likely enter Ethiopia at Arba Minch Airport (IATA code: AMH). There will be a group meeting at the joining hotel at 6:00pm. Please look out for a note from your tour leader at the reception when you arrive ...

Day 10-12 Omo Valley Region

" Day 10 to 12 " Over the next 4 days/3 nights we will be exploring the remote and rarely visited tribal areas of the Omo Valley in southern Ethiopia. We will keep these days on a flexible itinerary so that we can react to news of special events being hosted by par...

Day 13 Konso

Today we will arrive in the town of Konso, marking the end of our time in the Omo Valley region. In Konso we will camp in the grounds of a basic lodge. About Konso: In the far south of Ethiopia on the banks of the Sagan river is the town of Konso, the gateway to th...

Day 14 Moyale, Arba Minch

Today our group will split between those finishing in Arba Minch and those continuing towards Nairobi. Those ending their trip in Arba Minch will have a local transfer back to Arba Minch today, where you stay in a local hotel. Estimated Drive Time - 3-5 hours. Th...

Day 15 Samburu Village, Arba Minch

This is the final day for those leaving in Arba Minch. For the group continuing towards Nairobi, today we will have an early start and travel through the very rarely-visited region of northern Kenya, crossing the infamous Moyale-Marsabit road to the central Samburu ...

Day 16 Samburu National Reserve

This morning we will be shown around the Samburu village by our hosts - we will be shown around their homes, play with the children and learn all about the way of life here for the Samburu people! We will then enter the Samburu National Reserve, where we will enjoy ga...

Day 17-18 Naro Moru

" Day 17 to 18" Today we will get up early to spend the morning enjoying some more excellent game driving in our truck through the Samburu National Reserve. When the animals start to take shelter from the heat of the midday, we will exit the reserve and drive to the ...

Day 19-20 Nakuru National Park

" Day 19 to 20" Today we will head through the hills of central Kenya, through the area's beautiful scenery and tea plantations, to arrive at Nakuru. If we make good time on the drive we may have the opportunity to take a walk around the working dairy farm where ou...

Day 21-22 Naivasha

" Day 21 to 22 " Today we make our way to Naivasha, on the edge of a beautiful calm lake in the Great Rift Valley. Here we will have the chance to take an optional boat trip on the lake to spot hippos and African fish eagles, and also to visit the Elsamere Born Free ...

Day 23 Nairobi

Today we will drive to the bustling Kenyan capital of Nairobi, where we will have free time on arrival. In Nairobi we will camp in the grounds of a peaceful eco-camp in the suburb of Karen. Estimated Drive Time - 3-4 hours. About Nairobi: Nairobi is a lively city...

Day 24 Nairobi

Border Information: If you are leaving in Nairobi, you will most likely exit Kenya at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (IATA code NBO). Today is the end day for passengers finishing their trip in Nairobi. Please note there is no accommodation included on ...

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Details

Accommodation:

Camping ( 15 nights ),hotel / hostel / lodge / cabin ( 8 nights)

Flights & transport:

Overland expedition vehicle,4x4,Boat

Group size:

Small Group - 24 max

Maximum number of people in group:

22

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