Duration
9-Day
Bale Mountains National Park, Ethiopia
9-Day Omo Valley and Bale Mountains National Park
Overview
Journey to the Great Rift Valley in Ethiopia, to the cultures, experts on weaving, body adornments, and well known for their terracing. Ornamentation of the women is designed not only for beauty, but also to assert the woman's social status. The unique settlements of the Mursi tribe with their massive terra cotta on their enormously stretched lower lips and ear lobes. Explore the highest plateau in Africa, Sanattee where home to different wild animals, including the endemic Ethiopian Wolves.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Addis Ababa to Addis Ababa (City)
Via Lake Langano, Bale Mountains NP, Arba Minch (City)
Country & park
Ethiopia / Bale Mountains National Park
Style
Mid-range shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
2 years
Activities
game drives, nature hikes/walks & boat trip
Accommodation
Jupiter International Hotel Cazanchis - Mid-range hotel in Addis Ababa (City) – All Meals Included
Meals
All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
May 13, 2026 - Dec 31, 2027
$2,250 USD
$1,513 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 2 years and older. Children under 5 are free.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.
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Route
country
Ethiopia
Start
Addis Ababa (Day 1)
Day 2
Lake Langano
Day 3-4
Bale Mountains NP
Day 5
Arba Minch (City)
Day 6-7
Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)
Day 8
Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)
End
Addis Ababa (City) (Day 9)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and resorts.
Shared tour
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 3 people per vehicle.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Cannot be customized
The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
Suitable for single travelers
Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
2
Minimum age of 2 years
The minimum age for this tour is 2 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, nature hikes/walks & boat trip
Game drives: normal 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: boat, normal 4x4 vehicle & air transfer
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Jupiter International Hotel Cazanchis
Mid-range hotel in Addis Ababa (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 2
Sabana Beach Resort
Mid-range resort at Lake Langano – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3-4
Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba Budget hotel less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP – All Meals Included
Budget hotel less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
Paradise Lodge
Mid-range lodge in Arba Minch (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6-7
Buska Lodge
Mid-range lodge in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 8
Eco Omo Lodge
Mid-range lodge in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 9
End of tour
(No accommodation)
All Meals Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Arrival in Addis Ababa
You will be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel. Refresh and begin your sightseeing of Addis with a drive up to Mount Entoto for a panoramic view of Addis. You'll descend and drive to the National Museum, where you will have a chance to spot the oldest hominid fossil of ‘Lucy’. You'll visit and proceed to the Holy Trinity, built during World War II. Later, you will drive to your hotel for the night. Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Addis Ababa (City) Stay: Jupiter International Hotel Cazanchis Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 2
Lake Langano
You will begin your drive southwards to Langano, visiting en route the Lake Ziway, the largest of the upper Rift Valley lakes, with an area of 400 sq. km. Its shores are creased with water lilies, a breeding place for different Ethiopian species. You'll proceed towards the Lake Abiyjata and Lake Shalla National Park, where you may encounter see Somali ostrich, warthogs, Somali gazelle, and others. Then, you will drive to Lake Langano. The lake is a place to enjoy water activities. You will enjoy the rest of the day at the Sabana Lodge. Mid-range resort located at Lake Langano All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Lake Langano Stay: Sabana Beach Resort Mid-range resort located at Lake Langano Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 3
Dinsho
After having your breakfast, you will drive to Goba, having a stop at Dinsho, the headquarters of Bale Mountains National Park. Here, you may encounter the endemics of Mountain Nyala, Menelik Bushbuck. Then, you'll proceed to Bale Mountains Lodge for check-in. In the evening, you will drive to the place where you may see the endemic black maned Abyssinian lion. Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Bale Mountains National Park Stay: Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 4
Sanattee Plateau
Today, you will have an excursion to the Sanetti Plateau, the highest plateau in Africa. Here you may encounter the endemic Ethiopian wolf. You'll visit and proceed to Harrena Forest, the second dense forest in Ethiopia, and also the home so many different types of birds and wild animals. You will be escorted by the park rangers and explore the different parts of the terrain and mountains. Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Bale Mountains National Park Stay: Wabe Shebelle Hotel Goba Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Bale Mountains NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 5
Dorze Village
In the morning, you will begin your journey to Arba Minch, visiting en route the Alaba village, which is known for making traditional houses and paintings. Later, you will proceed to the Doreze village, where the experts in weaving are called Shammas. The shape of their house looks elephant, to remember the existence of these animals around the area many years ago. Enset, “fake banana,” is the staple food for these people. You'll visit and drive to Arab Minch for the overnight. Mid-range lodge located in Arba Minch (City) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Arba Minch (City) Stay: Paradise Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Arba Minch (City) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 6
Konso Village
After having your breakfast, you will take a boat cruise on Lake Chamo, the third biggest Lake in Ethiopia. On the lake, you may have a chance to see the Nile crocodiles, hippos, and different types of birds. Later, you will proceed to Turmi, visiting en route the Konso village, one of the UNESCO sites in Ethiopia known for its terracing. One of the best types of coffee for the country is also from this village. After lunch, you will proceed to Turmi, visiting the Banna village. In the evening, you will enjoy the sunset at the Buska Lodge. Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) Stay: Buska Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 7
Murulle and Nyangatom villages
Today, you will drive to Murulle, where you can find the Karo people. The Karo People are very famous for their splendid body decoration, in which they paint their bodies and faces with white chalk to prepare for a ceremony. The women scar their chests, believing it makes them beautiful. The men's scars represent an enemy or a dangerous animal killed. You'll visit and proceed to the Nyangatom, who live in the Omo basin, about 3000 individuals. Ornamentation of the women is designed not only for beauty, but also to assert the woman’s social status. In addition, both men and women have labial piercings with different metals, wood, or ivory decorations. Late in the afternoon, you will visit the Hammer village, the most beautiful ethnic group in the lower Omo Valley. You will be back at the Buska Lodge for your overnight stay. Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) Stay: Buska Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 8
Dassanech Village
After having your breakfast, you will have an excursion to Omorate to visit the Dassanech people of the Delta, who live on the northern shore of Lake Turkana. You'll visit and drive back to Turmi. After lunch, you will drive to Jinka sightseeing en route. If the day matches on Thursday, you will attain the most colorful market of Key Afer for the people of Ari, Banna, Hamer, and Tsemay. Then, you will drive to Eco-omo Lodge for the overnight stay. Mid-range lodge located in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Jinka (Lower Omo Valley) Stay: Eco Omo Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 9
Mursi Village
You'll take a day excursion to Mago National Park to visit the Mursi village. The Mursi are one of the exotic ethnic groups in Ethiopia. They live in very low huts made of straw leaves. The women like to wear terra cotta on their enormously stretched lower lips and ear lobes. You'll drive back to Jinka. After lunch, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Addis. In the evening, you'll attend a folkloric dinner where you will have a chance to taste several national dishes and watch dances of the various ethnic groups of Ethiopia. The traditional coffee ceremony will also be served. Later, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure. All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Addis Ababa (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All flights during the tour
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Addis Ababa
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to/from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Gamel Tours
5.0 operator rating
7 reviews
Gamel Tours is owned and managed by one of the leading female tour guide in Ethiopia. Having over 17 year’s professional experience in guiding, travel and tourism. We are specialized on organizing trips to the Historic route, Siemen Mountain, Geraltha Clusters, Danakil Depression, cultural tour to the Omo valley tribal village and Surma, Wall city of Harar, Bale Mountain and Awash National park, Excursions, Sightseeing’s of Addis Ababa and short trips.
Office In
Ethiopia
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2015)
Member Of
African Travel & Tourism Association
Tour Types
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations
Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, Tanzania
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 2 years and older. Children under 5 are free.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Jupiter International Hotel Cazanchis - Mid-range hotel in Addis Ababa (City) – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Addis Ababa
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Gamel Tours, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Gamel Tours.
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