Ethiopia’s Southern Nations - offers vast natural wilderness, rare wildlife and over 50 different ethnic and cultural groups.

We suggest a minimum 7-day trip to southern Ethiopia, which can include a combination of the following destinations:

• Visit sunny Arba Minch, with lush forests, boating on rift valley Lake Chamo and walking safaris to spot wildlife in Nech Sar National Park

• Stay with the Dorze community and trek the isolated Gamo Highlands abundant with waterfalls, traditional highland lifestyles and welcoming host communities

• Guided tours at Konso UNESCO World Heritage village

• Home-stays with Hamer families, camp on the Omo River on Karo country, stopover in Jinka, the bustling market town in the heart of the Omo Valley

• Remote camping and trekking in Bale Mountains National Park, with alpine landscapes, immense mountain peaks and endemic wildlife

• Rewind in the urban hub of the south, Hawassa city, with a relaxed lakeside atmosphere.

Tours in the southern region require local guides in each destination, a dedicated driver and 4x4 car hire. Accommodation varies depending on the location, from budget, standard and premium lodging options.