Hi! My name is Alex, a full-time Tour Guide and Tour Operator in Ethiopia. I'm an energetic and resourceful Tour Guide with several years of experience accompanying travelers on trips to various locations in different parts of Ethiopia. I'm dedicated to providing clients with the best customer service and travel experience possible.

I have been working in the Tourism sector for the last 10 years as a guide and Tour Operator. I have got a degree in Tourism Management and develop deep knowledge about the sites where I guide Travelers and skills. Tour Guiding is not merely a job for me, it is a passion and something that I enjoy doing it every time.

I have traveled to all corners of my country. I did several cultural or Tribal Tours to the Southern Ethiopia Omo Valley regions. I am familiar with all the tribes and develop good communication, friendship an trust. This helps me to organize cultural trips to all the famous tribes in the region!

*BA Degree in Tourism Management from Yardstick International College.

*Diploma in Tourist Guiding from Ethiopian Catering and Tourism Training Institute.

*Identity Card for Federal Tour Guide from Ethiopian Ministry of Tourism.

* Full Member of Ethiopian Professional Tourist Guides Association.

* Member of Ethiopian Tourism Professionals Association.

1- I will not drive during the Tour rather there will be a professional Driver with a vehicle that I arrange.
2- I am not a birding Guide and Ornithology is not my field.

This experience will provide you the extraordinary opportunity to travel through Ethiopia's fascinating Southern region, famous for its cultural spectacles.

Visit the famous Omo Valley for the chance to meet and discover some of the most remote, colorful, and enigmatic ethnic groups of this incredibly diverse area of Ethiopia. In this fascinating region you will learn all about the indigenous culture and different ethnic groups who inhabit this part of the country.

This itinerary allows you to mingle and discover: The Mursi Tribe, renowned for their lip-plates; The Hamer, famous for their bull jumping coming of age ceremony; The Konso known for their intricately-terraced hills and carved totems with which they decorate their graves; The Karo famous for their attractive body painting; and also The Dassenech (Gelab); The Ari; The Dorze.

I will also take you to visit the weekly colorful local markets for spontaneous interactions and fantastic photo opportunities. You will attend authentic cultural events!

Classic Omo Valley Cultural Tour with a Specialized Guide

Let's go on this wonderful trip that will take you to the Ethiopian Rift Valley region.

This experience combines beautiful culture and breath-taking nature. I will show you all about Ethiopian Rift Valley system, which is part of the famous East African Rift Valley. This region is endowed with a pleasant climate and comprises numerous beautiful lakes, a great variety of wildlife and hot springs. Did you know that the natural contents of the hot springs are highly valued for their therapeutic effects?

Rift Valley lakes are also well-known for the different bird species that can be found. And last, but not least, during this tour you will have the opportunity to visit the two famous Tribes in the area: the Konso and the Dorze.

Explore Arba Minch and Surroundings in a 2-Day Private Tour

Come with me in this multi-day tour and have the extraordinary opportunity to travel through Ethiopia's fascinating Southern Rift valley region, famous for its natural spectacles and the unique chance to meet some of the local ethnic groups.

Together we will visit Lake Awassa, Ziway and Langano to spot different birds. We'll go to Abijatta-Shalla National Park; take boat trip on Lake Chamo to see Nile Crocodiles and Hippos and the beautiful Wongdogenet forest. This tour also includes the visit to the Dorze tribe which are well-known cotton weavers and the Sidama people, famous for their coffee plantations.

I can assure you that this will be a truly unforgettable experience!

* Please note that I can offer a more detailed itinerary after the tour is booked. Also the tour can be customized upon request, don't hesitate to message me so we can discuss further.

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