Duration
12-Day
Chebera-Churchura National Park, Ethiopia
12-Day Chebera Churchura and Authentic South Omo Tribes
Overview
Chebera Churchura National Park, home to over 500 elephants, is one of the lesser-known parks in Africa. The park is located on the western side of the central Omo Gibe basin. The lower valley of the Omo, unlike any other place on Earth, has the largest diversity of ethnically different groups in the whole of Ethiopia and possibly in Africa. A voyage to the Omo Valley is a true expedition to encounter some of the most remarkable peoples on Earth!
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Addis Ababa to Addis Ababa (City)
Via Chebera-Churchura NP, Maze NP, Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)
Country & park
Ethiopia / Chebera-Churchura National Park
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
18 years
Activities
game drives
Accommodation
Best Western Plus Pearl Addis - Mid-range hotel in Addis Ababa (City) – Lunch & Dinner Included
Meals
Lunch & Dinner Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
EUR
Rates
Rates Per Person
EUR
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
€2.442 EUR
€2.178 EUR
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
€2.442 EUR
€2.178 EUR
Jan 1, 2028 - Dec 31, 2028
€2.442 EUR
€2.178 EUR
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in Euros (EUR).
This tour is unavailable for children.
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Route
country
Ethiopia
Start
Addis Ababa (Day 1)
Day 2-3
Chebera-Churchura NP
Day 4
Maze NP
Day 5-6
Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)
Day 7
Arba Minch (City)
Day 8
Awasa (City)
Day 9-10
Bale Mountains NP
Day 11
Lake Langano
End
Addis Ababa (City) (Day 12)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour includes camping and lodges.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
18
Minimum age of 18 years
The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives
Game drives: normal 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle
This operator can book your international flights
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Best Western Plus Pearl Addis
Mid-range hotel in Addis Ababa (City) – Lunch & Dinner Included
Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 2-3
Budget camping Inside Chebera-Churchura NP – All Meals Included
Inside Chebera-Churchura NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
Budget camping Inside Maze NP – All Meals Included
Inside Maze NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5-6
Buska Lodge
Mid-range lodge in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 7
Paradise Lodge
Mid-range lodge in Arba Minch (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 8
Haile Resort Hawassa
Mid-range resort in Awasa (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 9-10
Bale Mountain Lodge
Luxury lodge inside Bale Mountains NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 11
Sabana Beach Resort
Mid-range resort at Lake Langano – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 12
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 and Addis Ababa City Tour
This Authentic Ethiopia Safari starts in Addis Ababa, the vibrant capital of Ethiopia. When you arrive at the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, your guide is there to meet and greet you. From the airport, our crew transfers you to your comfortable hotel in Ethiopia's relatively cosmopolitan capital. You'll relax at your hotel or begin your journey through ancient Ethiopia, one of the oldest inhabited places on earth, by exploring the cultural, historical, and modern facets of Addis Ababa. Addis Ababa, known as the "new flower", was founded by Emperor Menelik II in 1886 and today functions as the diplomatic hub of Africa. Do some sightseeing in this city of contrasts, where old colonial buildings, churches, and monuments stand side-by-side with dusty shacks and high-rise buildings. Attractions include the national and ethnological museums of Ethiopia, Trinity Cathedral, and Merkato, one of Africa's largest open-air markets. Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City) Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Addis Ababa (City) Stay: Best Western Plus Pearl Addis Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City) Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Drive to Chebera-Churchura National Park
After breakfast on day two, you'll travel southwest to Chebera Churchura National Park in the highlands. Your drive takes you via the university town of Jimma, the capital of the former Kaffa Province, the birthplace of coffee, after which it is named. In the late afternoon, you'll arrive at Chebera Churchura National Park and embark on the first game drive of our Ethiopia Safari. This beautiful, untouched wilderness area is home to elephants, buffalo, hippos, and other mammals, along with over 235 bird species. Inside Chebera-Churchura NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Chebera-Churchura National Park Stay: Budget camping Inside Chebera-Churchura NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 3
Visit Chebera-Churchura National Park
You'll spend the whole of day 3 exploring the untouched Chebera-Churchura National Park. Your exploration takes you through the various habitats of Chebera Churchura, from wooded grasslands to riverine forests. This is a relatively new national park, declared in 2005, primarily to create habitat for declining elephant populations. Today, the park is known for its large elephant population, serving as a stronghold for Ethiopian elephants, as well as hosting impressive numbers of buffalo. Chebera-Churchura is also home to lions, hyenas, hippos, leopards, and other large mammals, so keep your eyes peeled on our game drives. The park features numerous streams, rivers, and small lakes supporting healthy populations of animals and birds year-round. Endemic bird species include white-winged cliff chat, banded-barbet, wattled ibis, black-headed forest oriole, and thick-billed raven. Inside Chebera-Churchura NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Chebera-Churchura National Park Stay: Budget camping Inside Chebera-Churchura NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 4
Drive to Maze National Park
Day four of our Ethiopia Safari kicks off with an early morning game drive in Chebera Churchura Park —an ideal time to spot mammals and birds in the African bush. After your final game drive in the crowd-free Chebera Churchura, you'll head southeast to Maze National Park. Maze National Park is one of only three protected areas that still host good populations of the critically endangered Swayne's Hartebeest, endemic to Ethiopia. This 210 km² national park is home to about 39 mammal species and 196 bird species, encompassing savannah grasslands dotted with broad-leaved deciduous trees and riverine bush along the rivers. Other wild animals found in Maze include leopards, wild cats, baboons, monkeys and various antelope species such as oribi, kudu and waterbuck. Inside Maze NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Maze National Park Stay: Budget camping Inside Maze NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 5
Drive to Turmi
Early in the morning, you'll head out on a morning game drive in Maze National Park. After spotting Swayne's Hartebeest and other wildlife and birds in Maze Park. Maze National Park is known to host 39 large and medium-sized mammals as well as almost 200 species of birds. It is particularly a good location to see the endemic Swayne’s Hartebeest, being one of three protected areas where the species resides. Other mammals in the park include oribi, bohor redbuck, kudu, leopard, lions, wild cats, waterbuck, Anubis baboon, and many more, while birds like crowned crane, saddle-billed stork, fish eagles, and different species of starlings can also be spotted. You'll drive to Turmi center for the Hamer village. 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 6
Visit Karo, Nyangatom and Dassanach Tribe
After breakfast, you'll continue through the savannah along barely visible tracks, passing through a vast meadowland with shrubs and umbellifers for an excursion to Kangatan Village. This tribe is also known as Nyangatom. Here, you will cross the Omo River and take a short walk through the local fields to visit a village of the Nyangatom tribe. After the visit, you'll return across the river and proceed to the Karo village of Korcho, with a stunning location look in over the Omo River. The Karo people, while the smallest tribe of the Omo Valley in number, are also known to be the most decorated. After lunch, you'll start driving south to Omorate to visit another people, the Dasenech, and one of their villages. These people inhabit the areas bordering Kenya, north of Lake Turkana, and they live on the east and west banks of the Omo River. After that, you will visit Hamer Village near Turmi. In Hamer Villages, an extended family member lives together in a nearby hut. 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
Visit Konso and Drive to Arba Minch
After breakfast early in the morning, you'll leave Turmi and drive to Arbaminch to visit and appreciate the very attractive culture of the landscape of the Rift Valley. On the way, you will visit Key Afer Market. Once a week, the small town of Key Afer in the Lower Omo Valley holds a large market where three different people come together to buy and sell. You will visit Konso tribe villages with their King UNESCO registered site for their extensive terracing and practice of making a wooden grave mark for their hero and kings, where magnificent carved wooden sculptures were created in honor of Konso warrior heroes, who have killed an enemy or animal, and often grouped to represent the man, his wives and his adversaries. The Konso people are known for their totems erected in honor of the dead and their intricate agricultural terracing techniques. You will visit the Konso people, who have an ancient, complex, and fascinating culture of their own. We drive to Arbaminch for the night. 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 8
Visit Dorze People and Drive to Awasa
After breakfast, you'll drive to visit the Dorze people and their village, famed for their beehive-shaped houses and their weaving skills. Weaving is a primary profession for many Dorze. They are also farmers who prevent soil erosion by ingenious terracing of the mountainsides. Around their huts, they have their little garden with vegetables, spices, tobacco, and Enset (false-banana). You'll continue your drive to Wolita Sodo and stop for lunch. After a relaxed lunch, you will drive to Hawassa. Then, you'll drive to your destination, Hawassa, nestled between coffee fields and lush vegetation. Natural coffee from Ethiopia, funky and fruity! Letting the coffee dry in its cherry is the traditional way of processing coffee for personal consumption and commodity coffee in Ethiopia. It is a sensitive process that can give the coffee a fermented taste profile, unless it is done carefully. You will drive back to Hawassa. Mid-range resort located in Awasa (City) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Awasa (City) Stay: Haile Resort Hawassa Mid-range resort located in Awasa (City) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 9
Drive to Bale Mountains National Park
Your Ethiopia safari starts with a visit to the fish market at Lake Awasa. Then, you'll drive to the remote Bale Mountains National Park of the Ethiopian Highlands. Home to Ethiopia's most abundant wildlife populations, this precious biodiversity hotspot is home to some of the rarest animals on earth. You'll make your way to the park headquarters in Dinsho and set off on foot from there. Your walk takes you in search of the rare and endemic species that make the Bale Mountains so special. Keep your eyes open for birds such as chestnut-naped Francolin, ground scraper thrush, the secretive Abyssinian ground-thrush, Abyssinian Catbird, and the endemic white-backed black-tit. You may also spot some mammals, including the Mountain Nyala, only found in the Bale Mountain massif, as well as Menelik’s bushbuck and warthog. After spotting birds and mammals in the beautiful area, you'll head to where you'll stay overnight at Bale Mountains Lodge. Luxury lodge located inside Bale Mountains NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Bale Mountains National Park Stay: Bale Mountain Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Bale Mountains NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 10
Visit Sanetti Plateau
You'll drive into Bale Mountains National Park early this morning, heading up onto the Sanetti Plateau where the endangered Ethiopian wolves are found. Your drive takes you along the highest road in Africa, with the Sanetti Plateau ranging between 3800m and 4377m above sea level. Along the way, you'll pass close to the summit of Tullu Demtu, Ethiopia’s second-highest mountain. The abundance of rodents, in turn, supports a wide variety of raptors along with the Ethiopian wolves. You are likely to see Steppe and Golden Eagles, Augur Buzzards, and Pallid Harriers up on these scenic plains. Heading to the escarpment of this undulating plateau, you'll take in the spectacular views over the surrounding moors, grasslands, and expansive Harenna Forest below. Lions are still found in Harenna Forest along with the only surviving forest-dwelling African wild dogs. Although you are unlikely to see these rare carnivores, the journey down through this old forest is breathtakingly beautiful. Luxury lodge located inside Bale Mountains NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Bale Mountains National Park Stay: Bale Mountain Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Bale Mountains NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 11
Drive to Lake Langano
On day 11 of our Ethiopia Safari, you will drive on to Lake Langano after breakfast. This freshwater lake is a popular spot for watersports and is safe for swimming. You'll end your day with a refreshing swim in the lake or sit back and enjoy the sunset, looking out for waterbirds. 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 12
Drive to Addis Ababa and Departure
On the last morning of our Authentic Ethiopia Safari, you'll have breakfast and travel back to Addis Ababa. Along the way, you'll visit the scenic Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes of Abiyatta, Shalla, and Ziway. Tonight, you'll eat out at one of Ethiopia's top traditional restaurants, celebrating our fascinating journey through Ethiopia together. We are treated to delicious Ethiopian cuisine and folk dancing. After your farewell dinner, you are transferred to the airport. 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)
Camping equipment
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Bed linen
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Bath towels
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 book your international flights
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
Finot Tour Ethiopia
4.9 operator rating
12 reviews
Finot Tour Ethiopia is your option for a responsible and nature friendly tour in Ethiopia. We are always available to serve you the tour experience of your dreams. Our tour programs are flexible; you can feel free to make your own ideal tour package and then contact us for any information. If you are interested in History, Culture, Nature, Bird watching, Trekking, Adventure, Documentary Films, Rafting, Biking, Volcano and sightseeing, you will contact us for further information.
Office In
Ethiopia
Size
20-50 employees (Founded in 2011)
Tour Types
Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Djibouti, Ethiopia
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Very reliable, experienced, friendly, customerorientated - excellent tourguide to explore Ethiopia.
Our tour preferences were very well combined, we received a very detailed tour description for the 4 weeks in advance, which then also took place as planned, with a fair value of money . The communication was perfect. Flights, hotels, visits to attractions, entrances, and transportation were very well organized and coordinated. Our tour guide Haile was very friendly, absolutely reliable, and trustworthy. On-site, he has a good network, the local guides, and drivers were also always very good. Our safety was Haile's top priority. We can wholeheartedly recommend Finot Tours Ethiopia.
Michaela · Germany
One of the best experiences in Africa ever
Great experience! My wife and me did a 13-day long tour of Harar, Bale mountain an Omo valley and considering the very high quality of both the guides and the tour itself we felt we got our money's worth. Hailemeskel of Finot Tour Ethiopia has specially for us developed great tour itinerary! We have a good 4WD car and accommodation in nice hotels and lodges. Our main guide and driver Lmuel, was fantastic. He's very knowledgeable and has a very nice attitude towards guests! We discussed various aspects of life and nature in Ethiopia and we began to feel him as a friend. Both gentlemen were very kind and nice and they made our experience so wonderful. So it really feels like we made friends and it made us feel as if we weren't just tourists. All in all this was an amazing experience. We highly recommend Finot Tour Ethiopia. Thank you very much Haile and Lmuel!
Stanislav Moynov · Bulgaria
Great services
Traveling with Finot is a great, real adventure. A great guide with good contacts in the places you visit. Thanks to this, we were able to see more interesting things than others. Trip to the tribes of the Omo Valley.
Piotr Banasik · Poland
Reliable and helpful
My six day trip to the Lower Omo Valley was very interesting and well organized. A good guide (Danny), a comfortable car and nice lodges/hotels made the trip most enjoyable. Danny's knowledge about culture and nature was great. He also knew the names of all the birds we saw which I appreciated. Since I was a solo guest we also had a flexible schedule. From time to time we also met friendly Haile who travelled with another group. Since all costs were included I did not have to think about paying local guides etc. But they all appreciate a small tip. I can highly recommend Finot Tour.
Rolf · Sweden
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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 Euros (EUR).
Can children join this tour?
This tour is unavailable for children.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Best Western Plus Pearl Addis - Mid-range hotel in Addis Ababa (City) – Lunch & Dinner Included. Meals: Lunch & Dinner 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
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This tour is offered by Finot Tour Ethiopia, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
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 Finot Tour Ethiopia.
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