Trips to Ethiopia 2024/25 with Indra

16.11.24. - 7.12.24

11.01.25 - 1.02.25

Since the total duration of the Adventure Trip is long enough, it is possible to divide it into 2 parts.

1) the first part will be for us to explore the Danakil depression and the Afar region - there will be an active volcano, geothermal fields, hot springs, craters that have fallen silent, but have gained new life, you will see the place where the African continent visibly began to split into 2 parts in 2005. The Dobahu crack and more many interesting things around it. This will be a test for those bodies that doesn't adapt to heat so easily. We will spend a couple of days in a place that is about 125 m below sea level and is the hottest in the world in terms of annual average temperature. But ... there is a tribe that has been living and working there for centuries - the Afar tribe. The most durable tribe in the World. And we will meet them - strong, proud and self-sufficient tribal folks.

We will spend the night in a hotel and camp under the open sky in bamboo cots. If the weather is not so nice, we will go under the roof :)

The total time we will spend in the Afar region will be 6 days. We will fly to and from Semera with an internal flight.

The price for this part will be around 700 - 800 € (the price will be clarified). This price includes meals.

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2) Then the second part follows - and here we will go with 4x4 jeeps to the Southern part of Ethiopia, to the Omo valley to meet tribes. And you definitely want to see them!

However, there is still a long way to go. So that your European Soul doesn't have such a big shock, we will do it gradually. First, let's enjoy nature in the Rift Valley, get acquainted with the history, geography and culture of Ethiopia. We will have national parks along the way, visit family farms in different regions (Sidama, Dirashe) so you can see how rural people live (urbanites are no different from us), see coffee and banana plantations, learn what khat is and how it is used and more many other things.

We will start the review of the tribes with the ones that are more understandable to us - Dorze and Konso, and then the exotics will follow. And here you will have something to wonder about, think about and try to understand and comprehend.

This Omo Valley visit is 14 days in total. We will be with the tribes of the South Omo region for 6 full days. The rest of the time on the way to and from the Omo Valley.

We will spend the night in hotels and one night in tents with the tribes.

I think it will be interesting for you to try to understand tribal traditions, culture, see their daily routines, their joys and not so bright moments.

The total cost of this part is around 2290 €

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I will, of course, be most happy for those who are willing and able to join me for the entire duration of the trip.

This cost is provided that there are 3 other people besides me. If there are 6 of us or more, the costs are lower. So - you are interested in bringing your best mate or dearest friend with you :)

Cost includes:

transport (4x4 jeep, internal air)

entrance fees to attractions,

all permits,

meals in the desert (when we have a cook),

accommodation,

accompanying guide and local guides ( where applicable),

basic photo permissions

water for every day

The price does not include:

international flight (Riga - Addis Ababa),

visa (USD 82),

partial eating (we'll clarify that),

additional photography/video costs,

soft drinks, alcohol,

tips (for guides, drivers, cooks),

personal spending,

excursions/visits not included in the program.