Duration
8-Day
Mago National Park, Ethiopia
8-Day Discover the Hidden Gems of Ethiopia
Overview
This is a great itinerary that gives travelers an extraordinary opportunity to travel through Ethiopia's fascinating Southern region, famous for its natural and cultural spectacles, and the famous Omo Valley for the chance to meet and discover some of the more remote, colorful, and enigmatic ethnic groups of this incredibly diverse area of Ethiopia. In this fascinating region, you will learn about the indigenous culture and different ethnic groups who inhabit this part of the country.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Addis Ababa to Addis Ababa (City)
Via Arba Minch (City), Lake Chamo, Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)
Country & park
Ethiopia / Mago National Park
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
10 years
Activities
boat trip
Accommodation
Swiss Inn Nexus Hotel - Mid-range hotel in Addis Ababa (City) – All Meals Included
Meals
All Meals Included; Day 6: Breakfast & Lunch Included; Day 7: All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$5,060 USD
$3,300 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
$5,060 USD
$3,300 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 10 years and older.
Quote flow
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Route
country
Ethiopia
Start
Addis Ababa (Day 1)
Day 2
Arba Minch (City)
Day 3
Lake Chamo
Day 4-5
Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)
Day 6
Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)
Day 7
Mago NP
End
Addis Ababa (City) (Day 8)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and hotels.
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.
10
Minimum age of 10 years
The minimum age for this tour is 10 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: boat trip
Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle
Book your own international flights when using this operator
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Swiss Inn Nexus Hotel
Mid-range hotel in Addis Ababa (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 2-3
Haile Resort Arba Minch
Mid-range hotel in Arba Minch (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
Turmi Lodge Budget lodge in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) – All Meals Included
Budget lodge in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
Buska Lodge
Mid-range lodge in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6-7
Eco Omo Lodge
Mid-range lodge in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)
Day 6: Breakfast & Lunch Included; Day 7: All Meals Included
Day 8
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
Addis Ababa City Tour
Welcome to Ethiopia! You'll arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Here, you will be greeted by your tour guide or driver from Henry Tours. Then, you will be transferred to a hotel. If your arrival is early morning, after a leisurely morning rest, you will spend the afternoon sightseeing in Addis Ababa. Established by Emperor Menelik II in 1887, Addis Ababa, or ‘New flower’ in Amharic, is a relatively young city full of contrasts. This city tour includes the National Museum, which houses the country’s historic treasures & the famous ‘Lucy”, the Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, Ethiopia's main cathedral, and home to the remains of the last emperor. You'll drive up to Mount Entoto to have a panoramic view of the city and end the tour with Merkato, one of the largest open-air markets in Africa. Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Addis Ababa (City) Stay: Swiss Inn Nexus Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Drive to Arba Minch
After breakfast, you will have a full day drive south to Arbaminch. The southern region is noted for its enormous variety of people and culture. Today your first stop will be at Adadi Mariam rock church which is believed to be built byking Lalibela around the 11th century. Then, you'll visit the Tiya stelae field, which is registered by UNESCO for its 600-800-year-old large stone pillars. There are around 36 standing stones32 of which are engraved and decorated with enigmatic symbols marking a large prehistoric royal burial place. You'll continue further south through the territory of the Gurage and Alban people and arrive at Arba Minch late in the afternoon. Then, you will be transferred to Haile Resort and spend the rest of your day. Mid-range hotel located in Arba Minch (City) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Arba Minch (City) Stay: Haile Resort Arba Minch Mid-range hotel located in Arba Minch (City) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Boat Cruise on Lake Chamo and Dorze Village
In the morning, you'll embark on a boat trip on Lake Chamo, a lake that supports a large population of crocodiles, hippos, and fish. First, you will cross the lake and head to the east bank and climb the plateau to the NechSar National Park to see wild zebras and gazelles. You'll return to the boat trip and visit the famous Crocodile Market, which is not a market but a place to see a large concentration of giant Nile Crocodiles and many hippos. The lake is about 32 km long and provides a lush wetland habitat for many flora and fauna. In the afternoon, you'll visit the Dorze people who live on the Guge Mountain. The Dorze are renowned for their cotton-weaving techniques and beehive-shaped houses constructed entirely from organic materials. Here in their village, you can see the unique beehive huts, observe their exceptional cotton weaving skills, and learn about their life and traditions. Mid-range hotel located in Arba Minch (City) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Lake Chamo Stay: Haile Resort Arba Minch Mid-range hotel located in Arba Minch (City) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Drive to Turmi via Konso
Following breakfast this morning, you'll travel to Turmi, a small town and center, to visit the Omo valley tribes. On the way, you'll stop at Konso and visit their village. The Konso tribe is famous for their agricultural terracing method and for their wooden totems that honor the dead. The Konso villages are a world heritage-listed site for their cultural significance. The villages are surrounded by high stone walls and encompass separate compounds. After lunch, you'll continue further south through the acacia forest to Turmi. If today is a market day, you will get the chance to visit one of the following colorful markets: Alduba (every Tuesday), Keyafer (every Thursday), or Dimeka (every Saturday). Finally, you will be transferred to Turmi Lodge and enjoy the rest of your time. Budget lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) Stay: Turmi Lodge Budget lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Hammer and Karo Tribe
This morning begins with an excursion to the Karo tribe. The Karo excel in face and body painting, which is practiced especially during their dances and ceremonies. They pulverize locally found white chalk, yellow mineral rock, red iron ore, and black charcoal to decorate their bodies, often mimicking the spotted plumage of a guinea fowl. The men create highly decorated clay hair buns, which can take several days to complete. You'll return to Turmi. After lunch and a short break late in the afternoon at sunset, you'll visit the village of the famous Hamer tribe village located close to Turmi. The Hammer tribe is known for the fine pottery they produce as well as their remarkable hairstyle. The women are striking, wearing beautiful, colorful beaded goat skins, ornate necklaces, and metal bangles around their wrists and ankles. These decorations indicate the wealth and prestige of a woman’s husband. Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) Stay: Buska Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Excursion to Omorate and Continue to Jinka
You'll cross the Omo River to visit the Dassanech tribe. Omorate lies on the bank of the Omo River close to the border of Kenya. You will cross the Omo River with a local boat and walk to one of the villages of the Dassenech. The Dassenech are a semi-nomadic tribe living on the shores of the Omo River. Their clans stretch across Sudan, Kenya, and southern Ethiopia. They are known for their very unique and ornate hair buns. They grow crops and fish. Then, you'll return to Turmi and continue further south to the town of Jinka. Then, you will drive to the beautiful Eco Omo Lodge, beside the Neri River and the Mago National Park, surrounded by Forests and Nature. You will spend the rest of the day enjoying the lodge and the nature surrounding it. Mid-range lodge located in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley) Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Jinka (Lower Omo Valley) Stay: Eco Omo Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
Mursi People and Ari Village
This morning, you will drive through the Mago National Park to visit one of the villages of the Mursi people. The Mursi, possibly the most well-known tribe in the area, is famous both for their women who practice extending their lower lips with clay discs and their men who engage in stick fighting rituals called Donga. The Mursi are probably the last tribe in Africa amongst whom it is still the norm for women to wear those large pottery or wooden discs or plates. Afterwards, you'll return to Jinka. After the lunch break, you'll have a short drive to the village of the Ari tribe. The people of Ari live in the lush surroundings of the Jinka and grow coffee and fruits for trading and self-consumption. Their villages are green and surrounded by banana, mango, and avocado. The most beautiful in the country. Mid-range lodge located in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Mago National Park Stay: Eco Omo Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8
Fly back to Addis Ababa
In the morning, you'll visit the Jinka museum, which contains the southern Omo research center's permanent cultural collections and provides research on the various ethnic groups and provides an in-depth overview of the people and traditions of the Omo valley. Then, you'll transfer to Jinka Airport to return to Addis Ababa. You will arrive in Addis in the afternoon. In the evening, you'll enjoy a final farewell dinner at a well-known local Ethiopian restaurant with cultural dances. Later this evening, you will be transferred to Bole Airport to return 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)
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)
Drinking water (On all days)
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
Book your own international flights when using this operator
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
Henry Tours and Safaris
4.8 operator rating
12 reviews
Henry Tours And Safaris is a travel company based in Uganda. We offer services such as Gorilla and chimpanzee tracking,airport transfers,hotel booking,tours and safaris,Agri tours,mountain hiking,car hire,coffee tours,East Africa Tours,camping tents hire,white water rafting.We partners with a variety of accommodation facilities countrywide at all levels depending on our clients’ budget, our wide range of hotel partners include; bed space, tented camps, homestays, lodges, cottages, hotel.
Office In
Uganda
Size
20-50 employees (Founded in 2018)
Member Of
UTB, UWA & YUTO
Tour Types
Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
Destinations
Burundi, Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Best company in Uganda
I booked Henry tours last year but every thing was well prepared. Knowledge guides They even allowed us to sit on the roof to see animals in Murchison falls falls
Muniafu Musa · Uganda
that man is cool 😍
I used Henry Tours and safaris in January but every thing was perfect. They arranged my trip from A up to Z . Everything thing perfect. I recommend them to any one visiting Uganda .
abutic sababa · Tanzania
Good Services
Trust company to use. I don't regret to choose Henry Tours. It was great and I enjoyed my vacation. I recommend any one to use this company.
Timothy Chemonges · Uganda
Best tour I had in my Lifetime.
Tour I have been with Hnery was amazing. Everything was on time and very safe. When I want to see more I could see without extra price. Henry is more than common tour guide, he is like good friend who want to show you his country.
Mateusz · Poland
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 10 years and older.
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?
Swiss Inn Nexus Hotel - 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 Henry Tours and Safaris , 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 Henry Tours and Safaris .
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