Lost Tribes of Ethiopia
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Highlights
- Uncover the eight distinct tribes that call the omo valley home, and gain a deeper understanding and respect for their lifestyle and traditions.
- Venture out on a game walk through the grasslands of the nechisar plain in search of zebra, kudu, and gazelle.
- Learn about the importance of scarification and hair grooming for the karo & hamar people in the market town of turmi.
- Perched on a cliff crest, our feature stay paradise lodge, has spectacular views across to abra minch’s ‘bridge of god’ – take in the scenery during your two-night stay.
- Enjoy a sundowner, local music and dancing on the terrace of our konso lodge.
- Visit the less well-known daasanach and ari tribes, where your potential custom helps these unique communities to remain independent and preserve their culture.
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This morning you’ll journey south, driving 75 kilometres (47 miles) to Omorate, a dusty river town where wildlife roams freely. Pass through acacia forests, where you will see Hamer tribespeople herding cattle. Then, visit a Daasanach community, where you’ll see peopl...
Today head northeast on a drive that offers spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding scenery, including the terraced hills of Konso. Along the way, you may be lucky enough to see the small dik-dik antelope and the impressively-horned lesser kudu. All roads into ...
We drive back to Arba Minch in the morning and take the flight back to Addis Ababa in the afternoon. From here you can take a transfer with us to your additional accommodation or wait for your flight home.
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