Ethiopia Photo Expedition

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Overview
Highlights
- Document the unique traditions of the peoples of the Omo Valley, described by National Geographic magazine as “Africa’s Last Frontier,” during dances and gatherings specially arranged for our group.
- Frame a wide array of subjects, from bustling village markets and everyday life among thatched huts to the birdlife of Lake Chamo and the pilgrims of Lalibela.
- Visit Omo Child, an organization co-founded by National Geographic Explorer Lale Labuko, dedicated to rescuing mingi children in the Omo Valley.
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- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Educational materials
- Pre-departure information
- Entrance fees, excursions, and sightseeing noted as included in the itinerary
- All gratuities except those for train or ship's crew, unless otherwise noted on the itinerary page
- Ground transportation during the expedition
- Transfers to and from group flights where applicable
- Services of National Geographic experts and/or local guides, lecturers, expedition leaders
- Other staff
- Taxes, port charges, baggage handling, and service charges
- Internal airfare is included on some international expeditions as indicated in the itinerary.
Itinerary

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Radisson Blu
Depart for Addis Ababa on an overnight flight. If you wish, head to the Ethnographic Museum for an introduction to Ethiopia’s cultures before we gather for a welcome dinner tonight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Paradise Lodge
Begin the day with a behind-the-scenes tour of the National Museum of Ethiopia. See historical treasures as well as some of the most important early human fossils finds in the world. Fly south...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Eco Omo Safari Lodge
During a cruise on Lake Chamo, zoom in on a wide variety of birdlife, as well as hippos and crocodiles wallowing by the shore. Then drive south and west by 4x4 through ever-changing land...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Eco Omo Safari Lodge
The distinctive cultural identities of the Omo Valley make it an extraordinary place to photograph. This is the home of tribes such as the Kara, the Hamer, and the Mursi, who decorate th...
Meals:: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Buska Lodge
Head south into the heart of the Omo Valley, stopping at villages and market towns along the way. Get acquainted with Hamer people, who fashion their clothing out of goat skins, cowrie shells, and beads, and cover their hair and skin with a mix of butter and red minerals.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Buska Lodge
Work on portraiture and capturing scenes from everyday life during a fantastic photo adventure. We’ll hop in canoes, drive, and walk to reach the diverse communities around Turmi, including the D...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Day 9); Breakfast, Lunch(Day 10)
Accommodation: Kanta Lodge
Our last Omo Valley encounter is with the Arbore people, who live in tall, rounded huts. After a photo shoot, drive to the terraced hills of the Konso region, de...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tukul Village
Fly north to the World Heritage site of Lalibela. Hewn out of sheer rock below ground level, Lalibela’s eleven freestanding churches date from the 12th century and have welcomed worshippers eve...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Radisson Blu
Return to Addis Ababa and enjoy time to explore the city. Set on a photo shoot, wandering amid the stalls of the Mercado, the largest open-air market in Africa, where metalworkers recycle scrap metal an...
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What's excluded
- International airfare transportation and related fees
- Activities noted as optional in the itinerary
- Gratuities for train or ship’s crew,
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- Medical expenses and immunizations
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- Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone calls, and alcoholic beverages
- The “B, L, D” notations apply to the period during the expedition only and do not include any meals on flights to/from the expedition
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12 Breakfast, 11 Lunches and 9 Dinners
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