Duration
10-Day
Accra, Ethiopia
10-Day Danakil Depression, Tigray Churches and Omo Valley
Overview
Best Ethiopian Safari Tour and Highly rated Tour Company, Discover Ethiopia's cultural and natural wonders on this 10-day adventure. You'll trek to the cliff-carved Tigray churches, explore the otherworldly Danakil Depression with its salt flats and colorful sulfur springs, and journey south to the Omo Valley to engage with diverse tribal communities like the Mursi, Hamer, and Karo. This immersive tour offers a unique blend of history, geology, and and unforgettable Ethiopian experience.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Addis Ababa to Addis Ababa (City)
Via Danakil Depression, Erta Ale Volcano (Danakil Depression), Hawzen (Town)
Country & park
Ethiopia
Style
Shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
5 years
Activities
Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle & air transfer
Accommodation
Da'amat Hotel - Mid-range hotel in Addis Ababa (City) – Breakfast Included
Meals
Breakfast Included; 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
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$2,090 USD
$2,057 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
$2,156 USD
$2,112 USD
Jan 1, 2028 - Dec 31, 2028
$2,189 USD
$2,156 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 5 years and older. Children under 6 receive a discount.
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
Danakil Depression (Highlight)
Day 3
Erta Ale Volcano (Danakil Depression)
Day 4
Hawzen (Town)
Day 5
Addis Ababa (City)
Day 6
Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)
Day 7
Lower Omo Valley (Cultural Village)
Day 8
Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)
Day 9
Konso (Cultural Village)
End
Addis Ababa (City) (Day 10)
Tour Features
Budget tour
This budget tour includes camping and lodges.
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.
5
Minimum age of 5 years
The minimum age for this tour is 5 years.
Activities & Transportation
Getting around: 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
Da'amat Hotel
Mid-range hotel in Addis Ababa (City) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 2
Budget camping Danakil Depression (Highlight) – All Meals Included
Danakil Depression (Highlight) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3
Budget camping Erta Ale Volcano (Danakil Depression) – All Meals Included
Erta Ale Volcano (Danakil Depression) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
Vision Hotel Budget hotel in Hawzen (Town) – Breakfast Included
Budget hotel in Hawzen (Town) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 5
Capital Hotel & Spa
Mid-range hotel in Addis Ababa (City) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 6-8
Emerald Lodge Turmi Mid-range lodge in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) – Breakfast Included +11 Photos +10 Photos
Mid-range lodge in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 9
Mora Heights Hotel Budget hotel in Arba Minch (City) – Breakfast Included +7 Photos +6 Photos
Budget hotel in Arba Minch (City) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 10
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast 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 – City Tour
You'll arrive at Bole International Airport and be met and greeted by a local guide. Morning You'll start your journey at the National Museum of Ethiopia, home to the world-famous Lucy fossil, one of the oldest human ancestors. Then, you'll visit the Holy Trinity Cathedral, a masterpiece of Ethiopian architecture and one of the country’s most revered religious sites. Midday Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of Merkato, Africa’s largest open-air market, where you can shop for spices, coffee, and handmade crafts while witnessing the bustling daily life of locals. Recharge with a flavorful traditional Ethiopian lunch at a renowned local restaurant. Afternoon You'll head to the Entoto Hills for breathtaking views of the city and visit the historic Entoto Maryam Church, along with Emperor Menelik II’s former palace. This marks the end of your tour. Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Addis Ababa (City) Stay: Da'amat Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Fly Addis Ababa to Semera
Begin your adventure with a fly from Addis Ababa to Semera. Upon arrival, set off on a scenic drive through the Afar region toward Hamed Ela. Along the way, stop at Lake Afdera, a shimmering salt lake with warm, inviting waters perfect for a revitalizing swim. Enjoy lunch amid the stunning, surreal scenery. Continue to the remote village of Hamed Ela, your base for exploring the Danakil Depression. In the evening, visit the vast salt flats of Lake Asale. Watch the sun dip below the horizon as its golden light reflects off the crystalline ground an ideal setting to unwind with a drink and take in the breathtaking surroundings. Overnight stay Camping. All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Danakil Depression (Highlight) Stay: Budget camping Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Dallol – Salt Caravans – Erta Ale Volcano
After breakfast, journey to the otherworldly land scapes of Dallol, one of the lowest and hottest places on Earth. Explore its vivid sulfur springs, colorful mineral deposits, and bubbling hydrothermal fields. Visit nearby Lake Assal and observe camel caravans carrying salt art of an ancient Afar tradition still practiced today. In the afternoon, drive across lava fields and desert terrain to reach the base of Erta Ale volcano. After an early dinner at the campsite, begin a one-hour trek under the stars to the summit. At the crater‟s edge, witness the unforgettable spectacle of molten lava glowing in the night a raw and powerful natural phenomenon. Overnight stay Camping. All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Erta Ale Volcano (Danakil Depression) Stay: Budget camping Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Afdera – Semera – Drive to Mekele visat Abune Yemta – Gerhalta church
Following your breakfast, you will drive to the base of Geraltha to explore the 6th century monastery of Debre Mariam Korkor. Following a short stroll from Mariam korkor, you can reach the petite rock church called Abba Daniel‟s Prayer room. Afterwards, return to Hawzien by car. Stay the night in Hawzen. Overnight stay Vision Hotel. Budget hotel located in Hawzen (Town) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Hawzen (Town) Stay: Vision Hotel Budget hotel located in Hawzen (Town) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Fly Mekel to Addis Ababa
Having eaten breakfast in the early morning, fly back to Addis Ababa which enables us to be there at the midday. and afternoon you have time to explores some parts of Addis Ababa and, at evening you have dinner program at Ethiopian Traditional Restaurant. Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Addis Ababa (City) Stay: Capital Hotel & Spa Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Fly Addis Ababa - Jinka
Fly Addis Ababa to Jinka by Ethiopian Airline then drive to Turmi and visit the Hamer tribe who are well known for the scarring of their bodies, using clay to shape their hairstyles, and the unique practice of "bull-jumping" which every young man must accomplish prior to marriage, ( If their is any, en route visit the Banna tribe. Overnight – Emerald Lodge. Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) Stay: Emerald Lodge Turmi Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
Drive Turmi - Karo
Drive to Murele and visit the Karo people, known for their elaborate body painting. Also visit a village of Nyangatom People who leave south of the Karo Tribe by the banks of the Omo Valley, return for lunch to Turmi and continue thr drive to Jinka enroute visit the Banna tribe, and the Ari people. Overnight Emerald Lodge. Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Lower Omo Valley (Cultural Village) Stay: Emerald Lodge Turmi Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8
Jinka – Mursi- Dassanech
Early morning drive to mursi visit the Mursi people. The Mursi women are known for the clay plates they insert into their lower lips. And Drive to Omorate, near the Omo River, to visit the Dassanech people. Cross the river by local canoe (wooden boat). Experience the Dassanech people's way of life, their huts, and cultural traditions. Then back to Jinka. Overnight stay Emerald Lodge. Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) Stay: Emerald Lodge Turmi Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 9
Drive Jinka to Arba Minch
Drive to Arba Minch on the way will vsist many wild animals Drive to Konso, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its terraced farming and unique culture. Visit a Konso village and see their famous "waka" (wooden grave markers). Arrive in Arba Minch and relax at a lodge and after take rest some hours continues visiting Dorze Villages The Dorze village, known for its beehive-shaped huts and weaving culture. Traditional coffee ceremony with the Dorze people. Overnight: Mora Heights Hotel. Budget hotel located in Arba Minch (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Konso (Cultural Village) Stay: Mora Heights Hotel Budget hotel located in Arba Minch (City) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 10
Arba Minch to Addis Ababa
Morning drive to Lake Chamo to see crocodiles and hippos. Afternoon, return to Arba Minch Airport airport and fly back to Addis Ababa. Enjoy dinner at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant with live music before transferring to Bole International Airport for your back to your home. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Addis Ababa (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
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)
Camping equipment
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)
Drinking water (On all days)
Sleeping bag
Bath towels
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
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
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
Ethio Top Land Tours
5.0 operator rating
111 reviews
Best Ethiopian Safari Tour and Highly rated Tour Company in Ethiopia. we believe that travel is not just about reaching a destination; it's about creating memories that last a lifetime. as a Ethio top land tour and travel agency, we specialize in crafting unique and personalized travel experiences tailored to your individual preferences and interests. With our extensive network of local partners and in-depth knowledge of destinations around the country, we ensure that every aspect of your tr
Office In
Ethiopia
Size
10-20 employees (Founded in 2017)
Member Of
ETOA, ETGPA & ATOA
Tour Types
Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Ethiopia
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Excellent
The tour was friendly and professional. It was very educational and engaging.
Sithembiso · South Africa
Great tour guide, safe and very knowledgeable
Loved the experience especially the market. We had an amazing tour guide
Zoe · South Africa
Really good presence to show Addis Ababa around.
I'd like to start with a big thank you for the recepction and walking around time. Special thanks for Gebiru, his explanation is precious and unique. Very friendly, gentle and always giving special attention to our questions and requests. The palace, St Mary Church and the museum so well explaning. Also I must thank our driver Mr Shetou for safe driving and very gentle too.
Gregorio Pedro · Brazil
I highly recommend it! It was a wonderful experience!
I highly recommend it! It was a wonderful experience! Our guide was very friendly and always attentive; I learned a lot about Ethiopian culture and history! I highly recommend this tour!
Lud · Brazil
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 5 years and older. Children under 6 receive a discount.
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?
Da'amat Hotel - Mid-range hotel in Addis Ababa (City) – Breakfast Included. Meals: Breakfast 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 Ethio Top Land 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 Ethio Top Land Tours.
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