Ethiopia · ARBA MINCH TOURS
Two lakes, a crocodile market, the Dorze villages up in the hills and the road further south. These 12 differ on how much boat time you get, whether Nechisar is included, and how far into the southern circuit they run.
Southland Ethiopia Tours takes up to three people around Arba Minch and Konso with guide Andualem. Expect a Lake Chamo boat trip, crocodiles, Forty Springs, Dorze village, local food, markets, and Konso’s UNESCO-listed cultural area, with airport transfers included.
Spend three private days around Arba Minch with an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned vehicle, and three lunches. Cruise Chamo Lake for crocodiles and hippos, walk to Forty Springs, visit Dorze’s bamboo homes, and explore Konso’s terraces, walls, and Mora meeting houses.
“Was an excellent experience, tailored to a large group of 15 family members of 3 different generations - making it entertaining for all! The local knowledge and selection of activities from the tour guide was great, making us feel safe in some of the most remote parts of the country and with dangerous animals (e.g. crocodiles)”
This five-day private trip from Arba Minch takes you from Dorze highland villages to Lake Chamo, Konso, Turmi, Omorate, Karo country, and Mago National Park. Guides Mohammed or Mehammed lead the route, with boat wildlife viewing, long drives, and close encounters with several Omo Valley cultures.
Travel south from Addis Ababa with an English-speaking driver and local guides, visiting Tiya, Lake Chamo, Dorze, Konso, Bana, Hamer, Dassanech, Mursi, and Ari communities. The $1,400 trip includes hotels, breakfast, transport, entrance fees, a scout, and a Lake Chamo boat trip.
From Jinka, this three-day Omo Valley tour takes you to tribal villages, weekday markets, Mago Park, and Omo National Park. Your professional guide and driver handle the route, while you pay separately for meals, flights, and photo fees.
Spend three days with an English-speaking local guide exploring Dorze homes and weaving, Lake Chamo by motorboat, Nechisar-area wildlife, Forty Springs, and Arba Minch. The tour includes 4WD transport, lodging, meals, a coffee ceremony, and airport or hotel pickup.
“The Tour Guide is excellent! His English is very good and speaks several local languages, is well known in the communities visited and most of all as a solo female traveller I felt safe. Can accommodate many types of travel including Read more”
Travel by air-conditioned 4 x 4 from Arba Minch to Jinka with guide Debebe, also called Debe or Debaba. Visit Dorze highland villages, Omo Valley tribes, colorful markets, and Mago National Park. The small group is limited to four people, with airport pickup and drop-off.
Travel privately from Arba Minch or Addis Ababa into Ethiopia’s Omo Valley. Your English-speaking guide takes you to Mursi, Karo, Hamer, and Desanech communities, a Hamer market, scenic viewpoints, and seasonal ceremonies when available. Ask if Kiros will lead your trip.
Travel privately from Arba Minch with an English-speaking guide such as Kassahun, if assigned, in an air-conditioned 4x4. Meet Dorze weavers, walk through Nech Sar’s forest, visit UNESCO-listed Konso, and cruise Lake Chamo for crocodiles, hippos, and birds.
Travel with Kali Omo Valley Tour from Jinka through Turmi, Dimeka, Mago National Park and the Omo River area. Meet Hamar, Karo, Mursi, Bana, Tsemay, Dasenech or Ari communities, with driver Elias available on selected trips. Expect private or small-group travel, local guides, meals, lodging and park access.
Travel privately with guide Fasil and a driver from Arba Minch into southern Ethiopia. The six-day route includes a flight to Jinka, Mursi and Dassanach communities, Konso villages, Lake Chamo wildlife, and Dorze culture. Room, food, soft drinks, vehicle, fuel, and listed fees are included.
“Fasil is a professional tour guide and handles each and every single question as well as our needs. Did beyond and above our requests during the tour. It's a pleasure to recommend his service to others.”
Join a private four-day Omo Valley journey for up to three people, led by guide Banti and arranged by Arba Minch Tour and Travel. Visit Hamer, Dassenech, Kara, and Mursi communities, see body painting and lip plates, attend a bull jumping ceremony, and finish in Jinka.
Pick a highland town, a church cut out of rock, or a kitchen.
