These tours visit the tribes of Ethiopia’s rapidly changing Omo Valley. Of the many small tribes in this area we regularly visit the Hamer and Banna, the Mursi, the Ari, the Dasanech, the Konso and Dorze. Less frequently we also visit the Karo. Our itineraries are scheduled to include some of the local weekly markets in the region. Ethiopian Airlines now flies between Addis Ababa and Arba Minch and between Addis Ababa and Jinka. The long, but scenic drive from Addis Ababa to the Omo Valley is no longer required to visit this region.
Travel is the movement of people between relatively distant geographical locations, and can involve travel by foot, bicycle, automobile, train, boat, bus, airplane, or other means, with or without luggage, and can be one way or round trip. Travel can also include relatively short stays between successive movements.
The origin of the word "travel" is most likely lost to history. The term "travel" may originate from the Old French word travail, which means ‘work’. According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, the first known use of the word travel was in the 14th century.
It also states that the word comes from Middle English travailen, travelen (which means to torment, labor, strive, journey) and earlier from Old French travailler (which means to work strenuously, toil). In English, we still occasionally use the words "travail", which means struggle. According to Simon Winchester in his book The Best Travelers’ Tales (2004), the words "travel" and "travail" both share an even more ancient root: a Roman instrument of torture called the tripalium (in Latin it means "three stakes", as in to impale).
The Trip Cost Includes
- Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport(in our own vehicle)
- Transportation to and from!!
- Food all along the trip(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
- Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
- Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map(in case if you don’t have your own. Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip)
- First Aid Medical Kit(Your guide will carry the Medical Kit but we also advise to bring yourself for your own use, as far as possible)
- All the required permits and paperwork
The Trip Cost Excludes
- International Airfare
- Visa Charges
- Hotel Expenses(In Kathmandu, some packages do include hotel expenses)
- Your travel and medical insurance
- Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
- Food and accommodations in Kathmandu
- Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
- Emergency expenses such as expenses on a chartered helicopter.
Recommended vaccinations include hepatitis A, yellow fever (a certificatemay be required on entry).
Only selected itineraries are arranged here, however, numerous types of tours that suit the traveller’s convenience can be organized. Combined tours can also be arranged up on request.
We use 3-star hotel, lodges, resorts and local hotels outside of Addis Ababa. We always book the best available accommodation for you. Your room type is Single, Twin, Trippel etc based on your interest .During camping on overnight on tent.
With first-rate hospitality we serve a pleasant combination of local and European dishes, providing you with tasty and varied meals while ensuring high standards of hygiene. Different variety of dishes are available in out of Addis Ababa too. During camping our professional cooks serve you delicious and varied dishes.
We are a travel specialist so we can book and buy both your international and domestic flight tickets . Please note that if you fly with Ethiopian Airlines for your international sector then there is up to 50% discount on the domestic sector.
Yes you can bring camera,Video .You will asked for extra charges to have photos or video on some specific places on this trip.
This trip can held at any season. So depending your travel time Your pre-departure documents include a detailed packing list with items that you need to bring. While most of the equipment for daily activities is included in your tour cost.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
