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🌍 Bale Mountains & Omo Valley Expedition – 12 Days / 11 Nights

🗓️ Tour Duration: 12 Days
Start & End: Addis Ababa
Tour Type: Nature & Culture Expedition
Accommodation: Eco-lodges, community lodges, hotels
Transport: 4WD vehicle

📍 Itinerary Breakdown

Day 1: Arrival in Addis Ababa

• Airport pick-up & transfer to hotel

• Optional city tour (based on arrival time)

• Welcome dinner & tour briefing
  Overnight in Addis Ababa

Day 2: Drive to Bale Mountains – Dinsho (Park HQ)

• Scenic drive via Shashamene & Arsi Highlands

• Arrive at Dinsho and visit the park headquarters

• Short nature walk to see Mountain Nyala & Menelik’s Bushbuck
  Overnight at Dinsho Lodge or similar

Day 3: Explore Gaysay Grasslands & Harenna Forest

• Early morning wildlife viewing at Gaysay Plains

• Drive to Harenna Forest through Sanetti Plateau (high chance to see Ethiopian Wolf)

• Explore Harenna Cloud Forest & Bamboo groves
  Overnight at Bale Mountain Lodge or Goba Hotel

Day 4: Sanetti Plateau Trekking & Tulu Dimtu

• Trek or drive to Tulu Dimtu (Ethiopia’s 2nd highest peak)

• Spot rare wildlife: Ethiopian wolves, mole rats, raptors

• Return for relaxing evening
  Overnight in Goba or Bale Mountain Lodge

Day 5: Drive to Arba Minch

• Long drive south through the Rift Valley

• Stop at local towns for refreshments

• Sunset view over Lake Chamo and Abaya
  Overnight in Arba Minch

Day 6: Boat Ride & Dorze Village Visit

• Morning boat ride on Lake Chamo (crocodiles, hippos, birds)

• Afternoon visit to Dorze village (famous for beehive huts and weaving)
  Overnight in Arba Minch

Day 7: Drive to Jinka via Konso

• Visit Konso Cultural Landscape (UNESCO World Heritage)

• Traditional village tour of Konso people

• Continue to Jinka
  Overnight in Jinka

Day 8: Excursion to Mago National Park & Mursi Tribe

• Drive to Mago National Park (wild scenery)

• Visit the Mursi tribe, known for lip plates and body art

• Return to Jinka & optional South Omo Museum visit
  Overnight in Jinka

Day 9: Drive to Turmi via Key Afer Market

• If it's market day, stop at Key Afer tribal market

• Continue to Turmi, home of the Hamer people

• Cultural evening with Hamer dance (optional)
  Overnight in Turmi

Day 10: Visit Karo Tribe & Dassenech Village

• Excursion to Karo tribe on Omo River (body painting, river views)

• Cross Omo River to Dassenech village (by boat or bridge)
  Overnight in Turmi

Day 11: Drive to Arba Minch

• Return drive through Weyto and Konso

• Optional stop at Tsemay or Ari tribe villages
  Overnight in Arba Minch

Day 12: Return to Addis Ababa

• Morning flight or drive to Addis Ababa

• Last-minute shopping or visit to markets

• Farewell dinner & cultural show (optional)

• Evening or late-night airport transfer

✅ Included Services

• All accommodations with breakfast

• All entrance & village fees

• Professional guide & driver

• 4WD vehicle with fuel

• Boat ride, trekking, and cultural fees

• Domestic flight (if included)

❌ Not Included

• International airfare

• Lunch & dinner unless specified

• Alcoholic beverages

• Tips & personal expenses