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Omo Valley, Danakil and Lalibela Tours

Omo Valley, Danakil and Lalibela Tours

Experience Ethiopia's cultural and natural wonders across Lalibela, Danakil, and the Omo Valley.

8-Day Ethiopia Highlights Tour: Omo Valley, Danakil Depression & Lalibela

Duration:

🗓️ Itinerary

  • Day 1: Fly Addis Ababa to Lalibela
    Arrival and transfer to hotel. Visit Lalibela?s northern and western group churches including Bete Golgotha-Mika?el, Bete Maryam, Bete Medhane Alem, and the iconic Bete Giyorgis. Overnight in Lalibela.
  • Day 2: Lalibela - Addis Ababa
    Explore the southeastern cluster churches such as Bete Gabriel-Rufael, Bete Marqorios, Bete Emmanuel, and Bete Abba Libanos. Afternoon flight back to Addis Ababa. Overnight in Addis.
  • Day 3: Addis Ababa - Semera - Hamedella
    Fly to Semera and drive to Hamedella village. Experience Afar culture and the unique landscapes of the Danakil Depression. Overnight camping at Hamedella.
  • Day 4: Dallol - Ertale
    Visit salt mining at Ragad, explore Dallol?s colorful geothermal formations, then drive to Ertale volcano to witness its permanent lava lake. Overnight camping at Ertale.
  • Day 5: Ertale - Lake Afdera - Semera - Addis Ababa
    Drive to Lake Afdera, a major salt extraction site. Continue to Semera airport for flight back to Addis Ababa. Overnight in Addis.
  • Day 6: Addis Ababa - Jinka - Turmi
    Fly to Jinka, visit the Mursi village, then drive to Turmi. Learn about Mursi lip plates, scarification, and Hamer customs including bull jumping. Overnight in Turmi.
  • Day 7: Turmi - Kangaten - Karo - Banna - Turmi
    Visit Nyangatom tribe in Kangaten, Karo tribe at Kolcho, and Banna tribe rituals including bull jumping. Return to Turmi. Overnight in Turmi.
  • Day 8: Turmi - Jinka - Addis Ababa
    Drive to Jinka to visit the Ari people, known for pottery, blacksmithing, and traditional liquor. Flight back to Addis Ababa.
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✅ Included

  • Hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • 4WD vehicle with driver and fuel
  • Professional tour guide
  • Entrance fees

❌ Excluded

  • International flights
  • Meals not specified in the program
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and items of personal nature like laundry, souvenirs, etc
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Video filming and photography fees