5 Days Ethiopian Omo valley Cultural Tour

5.0 (5 reviews) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Duration5 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
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Overview

Explore the Omo Valley in Ethiopia on a 5-day tour from Addis Ababa. Discover the diverse cultures and traditions of the local tribes, including the Dorze, Konso, Kara, Hamer, Dassanech, and Mursi people.

Discover the Omo Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a 5-day tour Learn about the Dorze people's traditional weaving and vibrant dance culture
Explore the nine UNESCO-listed villages of the Konso people and their culture and Visit the Kara village and witness a traditional bull-jumping ceremony, See the Mursi tribe, known for the women's large clay lip plates as adornment

What's included

  • • Local guide,
  • • Boat excursion , and related costs
  • • Photograph and video fees
  • • Bull jumping ceremony
  • • All entrance fees
  • • Ethiopian coffee or tea
  • • Land Cruiser car with fuel
  • Breakfast
  • • Unlimited a bottle of water
  • •Accommodation with breakfast
  • • Domestic Flight
  • • Alcohol
  • • Lunch and Dinner
  • • Personal expenses like as Laundry service and shopping
  • • Tips

What to expect

Day 1: Fly to Arba Minch
  1. Dorze Village
    7h · Admission ticket included
    Depart for Arba Minch at 07:10, arriving at 08:15. Be greeted at the airport and transfer to your accommodation. Enjoy breakfast and check in. Head to Dorze village, situated in the Gughe Mountains. Admire the iconic beehive-shaped huts and learn about the Dorze people's traditional weaving and vibrant dance culture. Return to Arba Minch for a late lunch.

    In the afternoon, take a leisurely walk in the lush Arba Minch Forest Park. Enjoy dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay at Darose Hotel, Arba Minch.
Day 2: Lake Chamo – Konso Village – Turmi
  1. Chamo Lake
    7h · Admission ticket included
    After an early breakfast, drive to Lake Chamo for a boat trip to the "crocodile market," where you can spot hippos, Africa's largest crocodiles, and various bird species. Head to Konso for lunch before exploring one of the nine UNESCO-listed villages.

    The Konso people are known for their unique "generation poles," which signify the passage of time and generations in the village. Continue your journey to Turmi, which takes about four hours. Overnight at Emerald Lodge, Turmi.
Day 3: Drive to Kara Village
  1. Turmi
    8h
    After breakfast, set off for Kara Village, home to approximately 3,000 people along the eastern banks of the Omo River. The Kara are recognized for their stunning villages and the body painting traditions of their children. After visiting the village, return to Turmi for lunch.

    In the afternoon, if circumstances allow, witness a traditional bull-jumping ceremony—a rite of passage for young men. Alternatively, observe a special event where female family members express their loyalty to the groom's family through a ceremonial whipping. If there is no bull-jumping ceremony, explore a Hamer village instead. Overnight at Emerald Lodge, Turmi.
Day 4: Visit to Dassanech Tribe and Drive to Jinka
  1. 7h · Admission ticket included
    Drive to Omorate to cross the Omo River and visit a Dassanech village. Remember to bring your passports for this trip, as Omorate is near the Kenyan border and requires immigration documentation. Return to Turmi for lunch before checking out and driving to Jinka. on the ways, visit Mursi Tribe popular women of this tribe are known for wearing large clay lip plates as adornment, while men showcase intricate body paint designs
Day 5: Jinka Fly To Addis Ababa
  1. Addis Ababa
    2h
    early morning having a breakfast and fly back in Addis. later, you will have a farewell Dinner an ready for your departure

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Go to street in bole international airport and turn to in the left in circle area and you look the guide in front of the hotel!

End point

Go to street in bole international airport and turn to in the left in circle area and you look the guide in front of the hotel!

Pickup details

Dear customer, we will pick you at bole airport or any specific Hotel that you mentioned to us .

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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