Konso Cultural Landscape
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Ethiopia SNNPR — Southern 2 tours

Konso Cultural Landscape

UNESCO-listed terraced farming culture — 400-year-old dry-stone terraces, fortified villages and carved waka grave markers.

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Country

Ethiopia

Region

SNNPR — Southern

Best time

October–February

About Konso Cultural Landscape

The Konso people have farmed these hills for over 400 years, building elaborate dry-stone terraces to hold the soil and fortified villages (paleta) ringed by multiple stone walls. UNESCO-listed since 2011. The carved wooden waka grave-markers depict deceased heroes and their victims and are unique to Konso culture.

Highlights

  • UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • 400-year-old terrace agriculture
  • Fortified paleta villages
  • Waka carved grave markers
  • Mole fossil-turn exhibit at Gesergio

Best time to visit

October–February

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South Ethiopia: Rift Lakes + Konso + Dorze — 6 Days
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6 days / 5 nights
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South Ethiopia: Rift Lakes + Konso + Dorze — 6 Days

Flamingos at Abijatta, Crocodile Market at Chamo, Konso terraces and Dorze bamboo homes.

  • ✓Private 4x4 vehicle with English-speaking guide/driver for all transfers and game drives
  • ✓5 nights accommodation on full-board basis (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
  • ✓All national park and conservation area entry fees
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