The fabled 'hidden empire' is renowned for its extraordinary history, chanting priests, rock-hewn churches and its breathtaking natural scenery. High plateaus and deep-forested gorges hold one of the best-kept secrets, the Omo River, Ethiopia, a wild and beautiful immersion into an almost prehistoric world where you encounter some of the most remarkable tribal people on earth. Drift down the Upper Omo River into a series of dramatic canyons, crash through the dancing rapids into serene pools where crocodiles bask on the banks and baboons peer inquisitively at you from the cliff tops. The wildlife is prolific from the troops of Colobus Monkeys to the raptors and colorful birds overhead and the ever-present sounds of the hippopotami across the river. On the way down to the Lower Omo River, relax on sandy beaches and bathe in hot springs beneath the light of the moon and as the river broadens you begin to encounter the near stone-age tribal people who enthusiastically beckon you ashore with their broad smiles and basic sign language, decorated distinctively with their clay lip plates, elaborate hairstyles and hefty ear plugs. The Omo leads to the heart of one of the most remote areas on the African continent, a breathtaking wilderness and home to our earliest ancestors.
Trip Details
Duration
25 Days
Location
Omo River
Season
October - November
Trip Type
Paddle & Oar
Nearest City
Addis Ababa
Physical Condition Required
Fair
Destination(s)
Ethiopia
Guest Capacity
6-16
Rates
$2,475.00 - $4,175.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
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Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Fly into Addis Ababa and transfer to your hotel to relax. No meals included.
Day 2: Drive to Weliso, overnight in hotel. Included: All meals.
Day 3: Drive to the start point near Albelti and begin rafting. Included: All meals.
Days 4-11: Rafting and exploring the gorges of the Gibe and Omo Rivers. Included: All meals.
Day 12: Rendezvous with support vehicles at Bele Bridge and load up with fresh produce. This is the finish of the Upper Omo and the start of the Lower Omo. Included: All meals.
Days 13-22: Rafting and exploring the river to Omo Mursi. Included: All meals.
Days 23-24: Four-wheel drive through Mago National Park to Jinka. Fly from Jinka to Addis Ababa in a light plane. Included: All meals except dinner on the 24th day.
Day 25: Fly home. No meals.
Notes
Water by Nature can also offer this destination as two separate shorter trips, enjoying the gorges of the Upper Omo or joining the trip for the lower section only on the Lower Omo.
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