Overview
Description
About this Tour:
This is a real adventure expedition that starts in the still largely unknown Western part of Ethiopia, where not only the last rainforests of the country are found, but also where the famous Arabica coffee is said to have its origin. Few travelers would expect such lush vegetation in Ethiopia at all. We continue travelling to the southwest to visit the Surma tribe, which still lives in almost total isolation. We then cross into Omo National Park and get to know many more fascinating tribes of the Omo Valley. We drive until the shores of Lake Turkana on the Kenyan border, where seclusion and pure adventure await us. On our way back to Addis Ababa we have many more highlights ahead of us, such as meeting the Mursi tribe in Mago National Park, the Konso region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or the wild nature around Arba Minch, to name just a few. This is a truly spectacular trip.
Highlights:
Exploring the capital Addis Ababa
Rainforests Bonga with rich flora and fauna
Visit an organic coffee farm
Visit of the Surma tribe, one of the most isolated and traditional ethnic groups in Ethiopia
Visit to the Omo and Mago National Parks (UNESCO World Heritage) with the fascinating tribes of the Omo Valley (Hamer, Karo, Dassanech, Mursi)
Camping among the Dassanech people at Lake Turkana
Visit the colourful markets of the Omo Valley
Authentic encounters with local communities
Visit to Konso Region (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Boat safari on Lake Chamo with Africa’s largest crocodiles, hippos and numerous bird species.
