All inclusive 7 days and 6 nights to the South melting tribes of Omo Valley

Day 1: Get picked up at the hotel and Drive to Hawassa via the Great Rift Valley lakes region

1. 9h
   Get picked up at the hotel and Drive to Hawassa via the Great Rift Valley lakes region
   - En-route Visit Shashemene (Rasta village), the rift Valley lakes and Abjhatha Shalla national park.
   - Lunch will be in the beautiful lodges of Sabana and/or Africa vacation club at Langano area. - Late afternoon enjoy in Hawassa over the lakes and the beautiful city

Day 2: In the morning, Drive to Arba Minch

1. Arba Minch
   8h
   In the morning, visit the habitual action of Sidamo people involving in the fresh Fish Market where fishermen bring different types of Fishes mainly, Catfish, Nile Perch and White Fish and sell it to the neighborhoods. Walk through Small Park to see the beautiful Colobus Monkey and other monkey types with endemic birds. Pretty interesting place for photography and to do people-watching. Continue driving to Arba Minch
   
   In the afternoon, embark on an hour drive to the Gughe Mountain to witness the cultural life style of Dorze people, known for their Cotton Weaving, Elephant-Shaped hut made from the False Banana tree. Take part in the preparation of the false Banana food called Kocho, and give it a try Picnic lunch or Lunch in Dorze Lodge - Late afternoon enjoy and relax in the Beautiful city of Arba Minch with awe-inspiring view of the Two Lakes with “God’s bridge” bisecting them.

Day 3: Chamo Lake on Boat excursion

1. Chamo Lake
   8h · Admission ticket included
   Visit Arba Minch - Visit Chamo Lake on Boat excursion on one of the deepest Lakes in Ethiopia. Enjoy watching the largest Nile crocodile & Hippos. Lunch at one of the lodges in Konso village, continue driving to Turmi via Arbore tribe if the Road Condition allows us. Late afternoon visit Turmi you will meet the Hamer ethnic group, known as the “bull-jumping” tradition that young men try to accomplish in order to get married techniques.

Day 4: Excursion to Omorate to visit the Dassanech people

1. Omo Valley Tours
   8h · Admission ticket included
   Excursion to Omorate to visit the Dassanech people, known for their elaborate body-painting. Cross the famous Omo River by canoe. In the afternoon another amazing day visiting the most decorated and colorful people, Karo tribe. They are famous for painting their body and faces for special occasions and they live on the side of Omo River. Return to Turmi

Day 5: Drive to Jinka via Dimeka and visit the local market

1. Turmi
   9h
   Drive to Jinka via Dimeka and visit the local market (Tuesdays and Saturdays). -Visit the South Omo Museum and Research Center or take a hike to visit the Ari village in the surrounding mountains, Drive to the Mago National Park to visit the Mursi ethnic tribe, known for the clay plates used by the women on their lower lip.

Day 6: Drive back to Arba Minch from Jinka En-route visit Konso tribe and their cultural Village

1. Arba Minch
   7m
   Drive back to Arba Minch from Jinka En-route visit Konso tribe and their cultural Village, a world heritage (UNESCO) site). Konso are known for totems honoring the dead and agricultural terracing techniques. Visit their traditional collection on the small Museum.

Day 7: In the morning after breakfast, drive back to Addis Ababa

1. Addis Ababa
   9h
   In the morning after breakfast, drive back to Addis Ababa
   - Evening will be traditional dinner with traditional dances as a Farwell night party and same night departure
   End of the Tour

Pickup details

We will pick our clients from any where convenient for them like hotels or airport.

• 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 poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness