5-Day Overview of the Best of Omo Valley Tour
|5 Days, 5 Destinations |Starts from Addis Ababa
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Duration

5 days

Max Group Size

30

Departure Type

Guaranteed

Guiding Method

Fully guided

Physical level

easy

Operated In

English

Age Requirement

12 - 85 Ages

Tour Overview

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 community, known for the women's large clay lip plates as adornment.

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Route

Starts from

Addis Ababa

Ends in

Jinka

Pickup Location

Bole Addis Ababa International Airport, 07:30

Dropoff Location

Bole Addis Ababa International Airport, 15:30

Tour route map

Highlights

The ideal time to explore the Omo Valley in Ethiopia is in the dry season, which lasts from October through March. In these months, the climate is more pleasant, featuring reduced rainfall, which improves road conditions and facilitates easier movement between tribal villages. The dry season also offers enhanced chances for photography, wildlife observation, and cultural activities, including ceremonies and markets.

Itinerary

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 Arba Minch Tourist Hotel.

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.

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.

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 community popular women of this tribe are known for wearing large clay lip plates as adornment, while men showcase intricate body paint designs. Overnight stay Arba minch Tourist Hotel.

Early morning having a breakfast and back in Addis. later, you will have a farewell Dinner an ready for your departure.

Trip includes

Included


HotelResort

Guiding Method
Fully guided

English
Vegan Vegetarian Halal Meat

Entrance fees

Local guide

Park fees, boat trip, and related costs

Unlimited a bottle of water

Ethiopian coffee or tea

respect the local people culture 

Excluded

Addis Ababa to Arba Minch

Jeep & 4WDBoatLocal Transport

respect the local people culture 

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