Duration
8-Day
Mago National Park, Ethiopia
Discover the cultural heart of Ethiopia on this immersive 8-day journey combining the vibrant tribal traditions of the Omo Valley with the timeless spirituality of Lalibela's rock-hewn churches. This tour offers a unique blend of authentic cultural encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Travel through the Great Rift Valley, meet some of Africa's most fascinating indigenous communities, and explore the iconic churches carved from solid rock in Lalibela.
Plan snapshot
Duration
8-Day
Route
Addis Ababa to Addis Ababa
Via Arba Minch (City), Konso (Cultural Village), Lower Omo Valley (Cultural Village)
Country & park
Ethiopia / Mago National Park
Style
Mid-range shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Activities
game drives, nature hikes/walks & boat trip
Accommodation
Jupiter International Hotel Bole - Mid-range hotel in Addis Ababa (City) – Breakfast Included
Meals
Breakfast Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
USD
Before booking
Quote flow
This mid-range tour uses lodges and hotels.
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 12 people per vehicle.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Day 1
Mid-range hotel in Addis Ababa (City) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 2
Mid-range hotel in Arba Minch (City) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 3
Mid-range lodge in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 4
Mid-range lodge in Lower Omo Valley (Cultural Village) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 5
Mid-range lodge in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 6
Mid-range hotel in Addis Ababa (City) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 7
Mid-range lodge in Lalibela (Town) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 8
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Tour step
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Upon arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your guide and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you will enjoy a guided city tour of Addis Ababa, including visits to the National Museum of Ethiopia, where the famous fossil Lucy is displayed, the historic St. George's Cathedral Addis Ababa, and the vibrant Merkato Addis Ababa, one of the largest open-air markets in Africa. Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
In the morning, you will take a domestic flight to Arba Minch. Upon arrival, you will drive to the Dorze village located in the scenic Guge Mountains, where you will explore their unique bamboo houses, learn about traditional weaving techniques, and experience the culture centered around enset (false banana). The day also offers breathtaking panoramic views over the Great Rift Valley. Mid-range hotel located in Arba Minch (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
After breakfast, you will enjoy a boat trip on Lake Chamo, where you can observe large Nile crocodiles, hippos, and a variety of bird species in their natural habitat. Following the boat excursion, you will continue your journey to Turmi with a stop at the Konso Cultural Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its terraced hillsides and rich cultural traditions. Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Today, you will visit the Karo tribe, who live along the Omo River and are renowned for their elaborate body painting and artistic expressions. In the afternoon, you will visit a village of the Hamer tribe, where you will gain insight into their daily life and traditions, and if available, you may witness a traditional bull jumping ceremony or explore a local market. Mid-range lodge located in Lower Omo Valley (Cultural Village) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
After breakfast, you will drive to Jinka, stopping along the way at either the Key Afer Market (held on Thursdays) or the Dimeka Market (held on Saturdays), both of which are vibrant gatherings of various ethnic groups. In the afternoon, you will visit the Ari tribe, where you will learn about their agricultural lifestyle, local traditions, and cultural practices. Mid-range lodge located in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Early in the morning, you will depart from Jinka and drive through the scenic landscapes of Mago National Park, a remote and untouched wilderness known for its rich wildlife and cultural diversity. Upon arrival, you will visit the Mursi tribe, one of the most iconic ethnic groups in the Omo Valley. The Mursi are particularly known for the unique tradition of lip plates worn by women, as well as their distinctive hairstyles, body scarification, and strong cultural identity that has been preserved for generations. During your visit, you will have the opportunity to interact with the community, learn about their daily life, traditions, and social structure, and capture memorable photographs while respecting local customs and traditions. After the visit, you will return to Jinka, where you will be transferred to the airport for your domestic flight back to Addis Ababa, marking the end of your Omo Valley exploration. Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
In the morning, you will fly to Lalibela, one of Ethiopia’s most important historical and religious sites. Upon arrival, you will begin exploring the first group of the remarkable Lalibela Rock-Hewn Churches, which were carved directly into solid rock during the 12th century and remain active places of worship today. Overnight at Hilltop Lodge, Lalibela. Mid-range lodge located in Lalibela (Town) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8
After breakfast, you will visit the second group of churches, including the iconic Bete Giyorgis, one of the most famous and architecturally impressive structures in Lalibela. In the afternoon, you will fly back to Addis Ababa. In the evening, you may enjoy a traditional Ethiopian cultural dinner featuring local cuisine, music, and dance before being transferred to the airport for your international departure. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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)
Drinking water (On all days)
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)
Offered by
Liyu is an Amharic word which means “unique” in English. Liyu Ethiopia Tours is established to promote and market Ethiopia as a major tourist destination in the world. Liyu Ethiopia in the tourism sector carries the objective of maximizing the satisfaction of its customers through its professional and experienced staff, who are always ready to render courtesy and personalized service in all areas of its operations. If you are planning a tour to Ethiopia, contact us for expert recommendation and
Office In
Ethiopia
Size
10-20 employees (Founded in 2017)
Tour Types
Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Ethiopia
Traveler feedback
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Etiopia is my 86th visited country. Our group of ten girls and one men has chosen Liyu Ethiopian Tours as one of my friends recommended me Yhun Ejigu. I am usually sceptic reading reviews this and that one is the best but I can guarantee Yhun is the best with abilities you can not learn in schools. Although he can not understand Hungarian he could read sighns on our face and our bodylanguage and reacted immediately. Ethiopia is safe, wonderful, heart touching, a must to see. We will never forget our memories and Liyu Ethiopian Tours, without them the ten spent days wouldn’t be so fantastic that it was. We are very thankful.
Tunde Toth · Hungary
Liyu Ethiopia Tours & Travel has the perfect team to make you fall in love with Africa — especially with Ethiopia’s ancient culture, breathtaking nature, and fascinating tribes. Our 10-day tour was not only perfectly organized but also thoughtfully tailored to our needs. The guides were knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and had a great sense of humor. The drivers were kind and professional, and we felt safe throughout the entire journey. Traveling with Liyu Ethiopia Tours was pure joy — full of adventure, unforgettable experiences. We came home with thousands of photos — but even more, with beautiful memories and new friends. It was the trip of a lifetime!
Anita Darida-Sarkozi · Hungary
Having been let down at 7am on the day of a tour by another provider, I signed up to do a cooking class. This was so worthwhile. It is not simply about just the food, you get a glimpse into the life and living of the inhabitants of Addis. Liyu Ethiopia Tours were excellent hosts. I was collected from my hotel at 10am, communication was excellent. A young gentleman called Oli collected me from my hotel with a driver. For young man his knowledge of food, ingredients and Ethiopian food was extraordinary, and really added to my experience. In summary a tour round Sola market to walk through the food quarter, which is really insightful and then to his family home for a simply brilliant time learning how to cook with the ingredients we had just purchased. The watchful of Gran was a real bonus too. I cannot speak too highly of this. Book this tour for a real experience above and beyond cooking.
Ade · United Kingdom
This is my second time traveling with Yhun from Liyu agency. After booking an extremely successful trip to the north of Ethiopia, this time we toured Addis. Yhun knows all the less-visited spots, and can accommodate a visit in both rain and sunshine. He is very pleasant, extremely reliable and I wholeheartedly recommend him. But I won't tell you all the sector places he took me- you have to come and find out for yourselves....
Dr. Raya Leibowitz · Israel
Practical answers
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 of all ages. Children under 9 receive a discount.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Jupiter International Hotel Bole - Mid-range hotel in Addis Ababa (City) – Breakfast Included. Meals: Breakfast Included
This tour starts and ends in Addis Ababa
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
This tour is offered by Liyu Ethiopia Tour and Travel, 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.
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 Liyu Ethiopia Tour and Travel.
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