Addis Ababa<- ->Nairobi

24 days - from $1023

Africa's Rift Valley is home to some remarkable tribal groups, and on this adventurous trip we'll seek them out, heading deep into southern Ethiopia's Omo Valley. It's a challenging region to travel in, and overlanding provides the only real access to these isolated communities. We'll meet the Hamer, who practice bull jumping as an initiation rite, the Banna and the Arbore, whose lifestyles have changed little for centuries, and visit a fascinating Rastafarian project. Crossing southern Ethiopia we reach the Kenyan border, through semi-desert to Samburu National Park for some game viewing. The Samburu people live here, and we'll spend time learning about their culture before going on safari in Lake Nakuru, ending our trip in Nairobi.

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Itinerary:

Africa's Rift Valley is home to some remarkable tribal groups and visiting them is one of the biggest highlights of this adventurous trip, that and heading deep into southern Ethiopia's Omo Valley. It's a challenging region to travel in, and overlanding provides the only real access to these isolated communities. You’ll meet the Hamer, who practice bull jumping as an initiation rite, the Bana and the Arbore, whose lifestyles have changed little for centuries, and visit Awassa children's project. Crossing southern Ethiopia, you’ll reach the Kenyan border, through semi-desert to Samburu National Park for some game viewing. The Samburu people live here and you’ll spend time learning about their culture before going on safari in Lake Nakuru, ending our trip in Nairobi.

Details:

Vehicles: Overland expedition vehicle, jeeps
Crew and Guides: 2 crew, local guides as necessary. In the Omo Valley in Ethiopia you also be accompanied on the truck by a local guide.
Group Size: Approx. 22.
Notes: Because of the nature of this tour, the itinerary may well vary from that published. This tour will be tough but very rewarding, as it will involve crossing remote areas.

Trip Reference: ZEN