Duration
8-Day
Chebera-Churchura National Park, Ethiopia
8-Day South Omo Valley & Chebera Churchura National Park
Overview
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. Nature-lovers wishing to get off the beaten track should consider a visit to Chebera-Churchura National Park. The park is one of the last elephant strongholds in Ethiopia. There are no viable roads and you'll go out with an armed ranger on foot.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Addis Ababa to Addis Ababa (City)
Via Chebera-Churchura NP, Arba Minch (City), Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)
Country & park
Ethiopia / Chebera-Churchura National Park
Style
Shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
18 years
Activities
game drives
Accommodation
Chebera Safari Lodge - Budget tented camp inside Chebera-Churchura NP – All Meals Included
Meals
All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
EUR
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
Rates Per Person
EUR
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
€1.672 EUR
€1.568 EUR
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
€1.672 EUR
€1.568 EUR
Jan 1, 2028 - Dec 31, 2028
€1.672 EUR
€1.568 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.
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 1-2
Chebera-Churchura NP
Day 3
Arba Minch (City)
Day 4
Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)
Day 5
Omorate (Lower Omo Valley)
Day 6
Arba Minch (City)
Day 7
Awasa (City)
End
Addis Ababa (City) (Day 8)
Tour Features
Budget tour
This budget tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Shared tour
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 8 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.
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 & air transfer
This operator can book your international flights
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1-2
Chebera Safari Lodge
Budget tented camp inside Chebera-Churchura NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3-4
Paradise Lodge
Mid-range lodge in Arba Minch (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
Paradise Lodge Turmi Budget tented camp near Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) – All Meals Included +4 Photos +3 Photos
Budget tented camp near Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6
Paradise Lodge
Mid-range lodge in Arba Minch (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 7
Heron Hotel
Mid-range hotel in Awasa (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 8
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, Fly to Jimma and Drive to Chebera
This Authentic Ethiopia Safari starts in Addis Ababa, the vibrant capital of Ethiopia. We will pick you up from your home and to the airport, you are transferred to for domestic flight to Jimma. When arrive at Jimma you will directly drive southwest to Chebera Churchura National Park in the highlands. We 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, buffalos, hippos and other mammals, along with over 235 bird species. Budget tented camp located inside Chebera-Churchura NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Chebera-Churchura National Park Stay: Chebera Safari Lodge Budget tented camp located inside Chebera-Churchura NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 2
Visit Cheber Churchura National Park
Spend the whole of day exploring the untouched Chebera Churchura National Park. Our exploration takes us 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 buffalos. 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. Budget tented camp located inside Chebera-Churchura NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Chebera-Churchura National Park Stay: Chebera Safari Lodge Budget tented camp located inside Chebera-Churchura NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 3
Drive to Arbaminch
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 our final game drive in the crowd-free Chebera Churchura, we head southeast to Maze National Park. Maze National Park is one of only three protected areas that still hosts 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. Drive to Arbaminch for overnight stay. 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 4
Drive to Turmi
After breakfast, you will continue your drive Turmi. You will stop to visit the Konso tribe with their king- UNESCO registered site for their extensive terracing and practice of making a wooden grave mark for their hero and kings. Differing from their neighbors, the Konso are pure agriculturists, famed for their use of the stone terraces. A generation pole classifies the age of each town and each family lives in compounds that are accessible only through gateways that require the visitor to enter on all fours thereby rendering any potential attackers vulnerable. After lunch, we drive to Turmi and on the way appreciate the very attractive culture of the landscape of the rift valley. You will stop and visit Key Afer Market. 0nce a week, a small town of Key Afer in the Lower Omo Valley holds a large market (the largest in Omo Valley) where three different tribes come together to buy and sell. Continue driving and arrive late afternoon to Turmi. Mid-range lodge located in Arba Minch (City) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) Stay: Paradise Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Arba Minch (City) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 5
Visit Turmi Area Tribes
After early breakfast, we continue through the savannah along tracks that are barely visible, passing through a vast meadowland with shrubs and umbellifers (‘umbrella’ acacia trees) for an excursion to Kangatan Village. This tribe is also known as Nyangatom. The Nyangatom live south of Omo National Park and occasionally migrate in to the lower regions of the park when water or grazing is scarce. After the visit, 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, we start driving south to Omorate to visit another tribe, the Dasenech and one of their villages. Originally nomadic pastoralists, the more fertile surroundings of the Omo River have caused them to put down more permanent roots based around fishing and agriculture. Women wear a pleated cow skin skirt with necklaces and bracelets. Budget tented camp located near Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Omorate (Lower Omo Valley) Stay: Paradise Lodge Turmi Budget tented camp located near Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 6
Visit Erbore Tribe and Drive back to Arbaminch
After breakfast, we drive back to Aribaminch via woita road on the way visiting the Erbore people. Relatively large, Arbore is far more rustic and unaffected than many similarly size towns in south Omo, in common with their linguistically and culturally affiliated Tsemai neighbors, the Arbore migrated to their present homeland from Konso perhaps two centuries ago. Because they have ancestral and cultural links to Konso and the pastoralists of the surrounding lowlands, the Arbore traditionally played an important role as intermediaries in trade between the Omo River and the Konso Highlands. The town of Arbore lies in an area where several tribal boundaries coverage. In addition, the Arbore people routinely intermarry with other ethnic groups. It is also inhabited a substantial number of Hamer and even Borena women – adding a cosmopolitan feel to the worthwhile Saturday market. After visiting, you will drive to Konso and have lunch and drive to Arbaminch for overnight stay. 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 7
Drive to Hawassa
After breakfast this morning, we will commence another long yet scenic drive to Hawassa via Wolatya Sodo. En route you will potentially visiting the interesting Alaba and Wolata villages. You will pass through the fertile land of Wolayta with their fascinating culture and the false Banana preparation and coffee plantations and Alaba regions. You will pass through land, which produces the best banana, papaya, apple and mango in Ethiopia for the world market. The Alaba people are very famous for their beautiful home painting style. After lunch, drive to privet farm spend the day surrounded by coffee plantations that produce Sidama coffee, one of the three coffee brands of the well-known Arabica coffee. Mid-range hotel located in Awasa (City) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Awasa (City) Stay: Heron Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Awasa (City) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 8
Drive to Addis Ababa and Departure
On this day we leave Hawassa, Visit “Amora Gedel”-the daily fishing market on the shore of Lake Hawassa and get really close to pelicans, storks and other birds very much used to human company. Here, many vendors hawked fish by the water. In addition, others set up stalls offering fish stew and chili spices by the entrance. On the way, we visit Abijata and Shall National Park. Then, we drive to Ziway Town and have lunch stop. After lunch, we directly drive to Addis Ababa. Early in the afternoon, we arrive in Addis Ababa and have time for souvenir shop anything you want to do before departure. In the evening, farewell party dinner invitation by Finot Tour Ethiopia with cultural dinner and traditional special dinner and local drinks to experience Ethiopia’s cultural meals and drinks. Here you will enjoy and experience several tribal dances. After farewell dinner party, we transfer you to Bole International Airport for international 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 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?
The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Chebera Safari Lodge - Budget tented camp inside Chebera-Churchura NP – 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
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Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Finot Tour Ethiopia, 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.
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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