Top Things to do in Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region
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The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region, Ethiopia
Discover the best top things to do in Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region, Ethiopia including Mago National Park, Omo-Turkana Tours, Omo National Park and River, South Omo Research Centre Museum, Konso Cultural Centre, Dorze Village, Hippo watching on Lake Awassa, Nechisar National Park, Chamo Lake, Tiya World Heritage Site.
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1. Mago National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Mago National Park is one of the National Parks of Ethiopia. Located in the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region about 782 kilometers south of Addis Ababa and north of a large 90° bend in the Omo River, the 2162 square kilometers of this park are divided by the Mago River, a tributary of the Omo, into two parts. To the west is the Tama Wildlife Reserve, with the Tama river defining the boundary between the two. To the south is the Murle Controlled Hunting Area, distinguished by Lake Dipa which stretches along the left side of the lower Omo. The park office is 115 kilometers north of Omorate and 26 kilometers southwest of Jinka. All roads to and from the park are unpaved.The major environments in and around the Park are the rivers and riverine forest, the wetlands along the lower Mago and around Lake Dipa, the various grasslands on the more level areas, and scrub on the sides of the hills. Open grassland comprises about 9% of the park's area. The largest trees are found.
Reviewed By 766hannesp
I had an amazing time visiting the various tribes of the valley, the Banna, the Hamer, the Karo and the Dassanach. My guide was from the Banna tribe and he really made me feel at home there, but also with the other tribes aswell! The Banna tribe was definately my favourite, and I ended up staying there for one night and then going back later for a bull jumping ceremony which was really fascinating! I highly recommend you check this out, and I cant praise my guides enough, they really made my trip here something I'll remember for the rest of my life! Temesgens +251982249322 Asu Gachulo +251949626282 [email protected] Thank you guys so much!
2. Omo-Turkana Tours
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Unique Afro tropical experiences The best way to explore South Omo is to visit a few of its small towns on their specific market days, when a diverse mix of colourfully-adorned villagers can be seen buying and selling wares. Also within South Omo, the little-visited Lower Omo UNESCO World Heritage Site, set close to where the Omo River empties into Lake Turkana, protects a number of important paleontological sites
3. Omo National Park and River
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 755 reviews
My name is Yared a Local Guide & Tour Organizer in Ethiopia! City Tour ,Day Trips , Historical & heritage Tours , Tribes Tours
Reviewed By ingeques
this was the second time in 4 months i visited the omo valley in ethiopia. my guide was kali, because i had travelled with him before and i was sure i didnt want another guide! we visited a lot of tribes around arba minch which rarely see tourists. i was completely taken by the beauty of the people and the endlessness of the landscapes!!! if you have the time its definitely advisable to try and make your trip as long as possible because there are so many extraordinary things to see!!! after visiting the tribes around arba minch we went into the lower omo valley and again i was mesmerised by the beauty of the people!!! we visited many different tribes, but the ones that i still appreciate the most are the mursi tribe, who live in the mago national park, not so far from jinka. every time i go to the omo valley i see new and more amazing things!! its definitely the most beautiful place on earth. kali man also knows where all the good spots are, so hes definitely the best guide i have travelled with in all my years of travelling. he takes care of literally everything. he always made sure my hotels, lodges or campsites were to my liking, the food was always delicious and i always felt so at ease with his company! so omo valley and kali are definitely a very good combination. you can reach him on +251942209230
4. South Omo Research Centre Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By Haelen - Voorburg, The Netherlands
This museum is a must see, if you are in Jinka. It displays items used by the different ethnic groups in Omo Valley and gives a lot of information on local customs in English.
5. Konso Cultural Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By Patty6-13 - Davis, United States
One of 12 villages in Konso named a UNESCO World Heritage Site to preserve the 800 year old cultural traditions and stone walls encircling the village. Each family has its own compound within the village. Our guide, Belacheu, gave us an excellent tour and explanations of the way of life being maintained here. Even the farming terraces surrounding the area are part of the heritage site. The children were endlessly fascinated though wary of pictures. Definitely worth a morning spent!
6. Dorze Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 194 reviews
Reviewed By Shalvia - Warsaw, Poland
Little cute place in the montage, 40 min from Arba Minch, stubbing views, try local made alcohol and watch how they make local food.
7. Hippo watching on Lake Awassa
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4.0 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By AyeshAriyasena - Awasa, Ethiopia
I took a boat ride from Lewi resort at hawassa and it was breath taking. cost also per person 200 birr (approx 7 USD). you can enjoy the local fish market, abandoned island with full of horses and nice birds. its a great experience where you can experience these majestic creature very closely along with the nice lake breeze.
8. Nechisar National Park
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4.0 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By Bluesapphiretours - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Amazing natural park with different types of animals, the town is really amazing and very good views of the lack Abaya and chamo lakes. If you are interested please don’t waste your time with this park . The park has gotten very interesting animals like.zebras,cud’s.swinnes heartbits ,gazelles and etc.
9. Chamo Lake
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4.0 based on 145 reviews
Reviewed By Shalvia - Warsaw, Poland
Nice relaxing trip, consider it as half day, on the way you could spot monkey. Be cautious, dony wash your hands in the lake, full of crocodiles,,,
10. Tiya World Heritage Site
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 39 reviews
An important archaeological site contains ancient rock stelae with enigmatic carvings.
Reviewed By Fkereselase
Stelea with figures on them. one of the world heritage sites of Ethiopia. So close to addis ababa. Great landscape
