The 11 Best Six-Day Trips in Ethiopia

1.6 Days Omo Valley Tribes Tours From Addis Ababa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $1,399Our pick

This private six-day journey links Addis Ababa with southern Ethiopia’s Omo Valley. You’ll travel by road with an English-speaking guide and professional driver, visit Tiya, Lake Chamo, Dorze, Konso, Hamer, Dassanech, Mursi, and Ari communities, then fly back from Jinka. Guides named in the tour team include Niko, Yihun, Dagi, Sasha, and Sisay.

“My friend and I had our Ethiopian organized by this tour agency from the 6th Nov till the 16th Nov: it was our first time in ethiopia and, overall, we enjoyed it, even though some aspects can be improved. The communication with the agency waRead more”

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2.6 Days tour Package (Simien Mountains, Lalibela, and Danakil Depression)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $1,435

Travel from Gondar to the Simien Mountains, Lalibela, and the Danakil Depression on a six-day group tour for up to 25 people. You will trek to Chilkuwanit, visit Lalibela’s rock-cut churches, hike to Erta Ale, see Dallol and Lake Assal, and travel with guides, 4WD vehicles, domestic flights, meals, camping gear, and Afar security.

“Disorganised, poor value for money, rude guide, long long journeys on rocky roads but amazing sights of the Danakil Depression were breathtaking. This tour is poor value for money! I paid £1,153.63 ($1500) plus, my internal flights which weRead more”

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3.6 Days Lalibela, Omo Valley and Harar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $1,538

You’ll fly from Addis Ababa to Lalibela, Jinka, Arba Minch, and Dire Dawa, with private transfers and local guides throughout. Expect ancient rock-hewn churches, Mursi, Hamer, Dasenech, Konso, and Dorze communities, Lake Chamo wildlife, and Harar’s hyena feeding. Internal flights are not included, so confirm each booking before departure.

“All the experiences , locations , drivers and guides were great . The accommodation in Harar was very poor ! Hotel in Addis Ababa , a blittle better. The internal flights I thought were included in the price , so I was shocked when I arrived to take my first internal flight to realise none were booked ! Fortunately there were seats available .”

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4.Omo Valley Tribes 6 Days Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · from $1,400

Travel from Addis Ababa into southern Ethiopia with an English-speaking driver, local guides, and included entrance fees. Visit Lucy, Tiya, Lake Chamo, Dorze, Konso, Hamer, Dassanech, Mursi, and Ari communities. The six-day route includes long drives, basic lodge stays, and a boat trip to see crocodiles, hippos, and birds.

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5.6 Days Bale Mountains Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $488Best value

Trek Ethiopia’s Bale Mountains for six days with Armaye Ethiopia Tours. Expect wildlife at Dinsho, high camps up to 3,900 meters, volcanic ridges, forest trails, waterfalls, and a chance to see Ethiopian wolves and Bale monkeys. Pickup, lodging, meals, transport, park fees, and a small group of up to 10 are included.

“Honestly Ethiopia was not he reason we traveled to Africa but ended up being the highlight of our trip. The Bale Mountains and the people we encountered there were all delightfull.”

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6.6 Days Omo valley Tribal Tour (Starts Arba Minch End Jinka)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $1,600

Travel by air-conditioned 4x4 from Arba Minch to Jinka with guide Debebe, also called Debe or Debaba. You’ll visit Dorze, Kara, Dassanech, Nyangatom, and Mursi communities, cross the Omo River by local canoe, and finish with an airport drop-off.

“I took a private tour with Debe and it was great! The tour felt like you were traveling with a longtime friend. Debe has a great sense of humour and is always happy to integrate you into local life. He knows many of the tribe members as persoRead more”

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7.6-Day Omo Valley Cultural Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $500

Travel privately from Addis Ababa through Arba Minch, Turmi, Jinka, and Konso with a driver and guide. Meet Hamer, Karo, Erbore, Tsemai, Benna, Konso, and Dorze communities, visit markets and museums, see Lake Chamo wildlife, and stay in local lodges. Solomon organizes the trip, with pickup and domestic flights built into the route.

“Ethio Target Tours gave us a wonderful 6 days tour. It was the most unique experience I have ever had. Over the course of these days in Ethiopia we managed to visit lots of Omo Valley tribes: Ari, Hamar, Mursi, Dorze, Nyahgadom as well as thRead more”

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8.6 day Omo ValleyTours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $899

Travel from Addis Ababa into Ethiopia’s Omo Valley, visiting Hamar, Karo, Dassanech, Mursi, Konso, and Dorze communities. Expect long drives, market days, a dugout canoe crossing, village visits, and time at Lake Chamo. Tour manager Mickey and guides such as Abey have been praised for clear communication and flexible planning.

“We recently went on a 6-day trip to omo valley with Danakil Depression Tours, and it was an absolutely wonderful experience. Our tour manager Mickey, and guide Abey were incredibly professional and made sure we were comfortable Read more”

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9.6 days private Sight Seeing Tours.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $1,300

Travel with Fasil and South Origin Ethiopia Tours on a six-day private route through southern Ethiopia. You’ll visit Ari, Mursi, Dassanach, Konso, Banna, and Dorze communities, plus Mago National Park and Lake Chamo. Expect a small group of up to three people, private transport, meals, rooms, park and village fees, and a mix of long road days and cultural visits.

“Our days in Arba Minch were fantastic, thanks to Fasil. He made everything a breeze and is an exceptional guide with a wealth of resources and a genuine passion for ensuring tourists have an authentic Ethiopian experience. We always felt sRead more”

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10.6 days 5 nights Addis Abeba sightseeing & Lalibela Rock-Hewn Churches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $1,834

Spend six days exploring Ethiopia’s capital, the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, Debre Libanos monastery, and Lake Langano. Zagol Ethiopia Tours arranges domestic flights, entrance fees, breakfasts, dinners, airport pickup, and local guides. You may work with Mulley or Muluye, two names connected with the company’s trip planning and in-country support.

“Simply great. Muluye was kind and amazing by all means.”

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11.6 days Omo valley cultural Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $1,250

Spend six days traveling from Addis Ababa through southern Ethiopia with an English-speaking guide, driver, and groups of up to eight. Visit Dorze, Konso, Ari, Mursi, Hamer, and Karo communities, markets, Mago National Park, and Jinka’s ethnological museum. The tour ends with shopping and a cultural dinner in Addis Ababa.

“A good trip starts with a great booking experience. I know we were not the easiest costumers as we had far too many requests and modification requirements and individual preferences, but all these were not only taken into account but for Read more”

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