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Overview
Ethiopia’s Omo Valley region is one of the most remote parts of this incredible country. Omo Valley is Located in the Southern part of Ethiopia, this distant region feels like a world away from Northern Ethiopia – with a rural and tropical feel, it was more reminiscent of sub-Saharan Africa than anywhere else in the country. In this Unique place of the country multiple and strong indigenous cultures co-exist. On this cultural tour you have the opportunities to visit various busy local markets, different ethnic groups with different customs, rites, rituals, architecture and dress, a raw and fresh natural world and the special "Bull-Jumping" ceremony, in which a Hummer's boy will be transferred in to Adulthood.
What's included
Lunch
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Any alcoholic beverage
Any fees not listed in Inclusions
What to expect
Day 1: Addis Ababa - Hawassa
Tiya World Heritage Site
45m · Admission ticket included
Our first stop will be the Tiya stelae field, which is one of Ethiopian's world heritage site.
Adadi Maryam
1h · Admission ticket included
Here we will have the chance to spot one of the many rock hewn churches in Ethiopia, Adadi Maryam Rock Hewn Church.
Melka Kunture
45m · Admission ticket included
The final visible site on the way to Hawassa will be the Melka Kunture pre historic tool making site.
Day 2: Awassa - Dorze
Fish Market at Awassa Lake
45m · Admission ticket included
After breakfast, visit the fish market on the shores of Lake Awassa and proceed driving to Dorze, set in the highlands above Arba Minch.
Dorze Village
2h · Admission ticket included
The Dorze are known for their tall beehive-like houses and fine cotton weaving. You will visit the village and learn about the daily lives of these industrious people.
Day 3: Arba Minch
Chamo Lake
2h · Admission ticket included
Depart to Arba Minch for a boat trip on Lake Chamo to visit the “crocodile market”, and the local hippos.
Pass by
Afterwards, depart from Arba Minch to Turmi. You will pass through the village of Weyto, which is home to the Tsemai tribe. Continue through the Weyto Valley to Erbore, you will have a brief visit to a local Erbore village.
Turmi
3h
Finally, proceed to Turmi, home of the Hamer tribe. At night, you can see “Evangadi” traditional night dancing of the Hamer tribe.
Day 4: Turmi
Dasenech Village
6h · Admission ticket included
Take a day trip to Omorate to visit the Dassenech tribe. Here you will cross the Omo River by local boat and enter a Dassenech village. Afterwards, return to Turmi for a visit of the Hamer village. If lucky attend “Bull- jumping” traditional Hamer coming-ofage ceremony.
Day 5: Turmi - Jinka
3h · Admission ticket included
Drive to Jinka, via Dimeka and Key Afer. Tuesdays and Saturdays are market days in Dimeka, which is one of the most colorful markets in the area and is visited by many tribes, including Hamer, Benna and Karo. Afterwards, continue to Jinka.
Day 6: Jinka
Mago National Park
Pass by
Drive through the Mago National Park to a local village of the Mursi tribe.
South Omo Research Centre Museum
1h · Admission ticket included
The Mursi are known for their lower lip and earlobe plates. In the afternoon returning to Jinka, you can visit the South Omo Museum & Research Center to learn more about the local tribes.
Jinka
2h
Alternatively, take a hike in the surrounding hills to visit a local Ari village.
Day 7: Jinka - Arba Minch
Key Afer
1h
Depart from Jinka to Arba Minch via Key Afer and Konso. Thursday is market day in Key Afar, where you will see the Benna and Tsemai tribes trading goods.
Konso
2h
After the visit, proceed to Konso, are known for their wooden statues, known as wakas, which are erected in honor of dead heroes, as well as their innovative agricultural terracing. You will visit a local village and the cultural museum displaying many waka statues. After the visit, proceed driving to Arba Minch.
Day 8: Arba Minch - Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa
2h
Drive to Addis Ababa from Arba Minch. In the evening you will have farewell party in one of Ethiopian traditional restaurant where you can see cultural music and dance. Then Transfer to the airport for flight back home.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
we pick up from any hotel in Addis Ababa
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
