Tour Omo Valley Cultural Safari

Meals

All meals out of Addis, and only breakfast in Addis

Guide

Professional English speaking guide All local guides

Accommodation

Accommodation on a twin room sharing basis

Others

All entrance fees Portage fees All local guides Scout fees Boat hire on lake Chamo Government tax

Transport

All transfer in and out services All ground transportation

Not included:

Insurance

Personal Insurance not included

Flights

International airfare not included

Others

Lunch and dinner in Addis Any alcoholic drinks Personal expense like souvenirs, laundry, etc Tips Any expense which is not stated in the ‘Included List’ above

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival + Addis
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival + Addis

Be welcomed by your guide on arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Air Port, and transfer-in to hotel. O/N – Jupiter International or other Similar 4* Hotel
Day 2 Day 2: Addis – Tiya – Adadi Mariam – Langano
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Addis – Tiya – Adadi Mariam – Langano

Distance: 220km

Road condition: 196km Asphalted and 24km gravel

Driving hour: 6-7hrs with visit, lunch and photo stops

Drive south to the Rift Valley Lake of Langano visiting the rock-hewn church of Adadi Mariam that is believed to be the southernmost church founded by King Lalibela, the prehistoric archeological site of Melka Kunture, and the stelea field of Tiya (UNESCO World Heritage Site). At Lake Langano enjoy swimming and bird watching around. O/N – Sabana Beach Resort or similar
Day 3 Day 3: Langano – Arba Minch
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Langano – Arba Minch

Distance: 307km

Road condition: Only 15Km gravel and the rest is asphalt

Driving hour : 7-8hrs with visits, lunch and photo stops

Drive from Langano to Arba Minch through the fertile land of Wolayta and Alaba regions, The Alaba people are very famous for their beautiful home painting style. And on the way visit Sinkile Wild life Sanctuary, here you will see the endemic Swain’s heart best and other mammals. O/N – Paradise Lodge or similar
Day 4 Day 4: Arba Minch
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Arba Minch

After breakfast drive to Chencha, to visit the Dorze village, the Dorze people are well known for the weaving tradition and their attractive elephant shaped traditional hut made from bamboo and false banana tree leafs , here you will also see the daily activity of the Doreze people, drive back to Arba Minch for lunch and in the afternoon you will have a boat trip on lake Chamo one of the rift valley lakes, on this lake you will visit the Crocodile Market where you can see large number of crocodiles, different aquatic birds and hippos. O/N – Paradise Lodge or similar
Day 5 Day 5: Arba Minch – Jinka
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Arba Minch – Jinka

Distance: 275 kms

Road condition: 255kms Asphalted, 20 -gravel under construction

Driving hours: 6 -7 hours with visits, photo stop and lunch

Drive 275 km south to Jinka visiting the villages of the Konso people who are renowned for their colorful hand-woven cotton clothes and beautiful rock terraces O/N – Eco Omo Lodge or similar
Day 6 Day 6: Jinka
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Jinka

Distance: 140 kms round trip

Road condition: Good condition gravel road

Driving hours: 4-5 hours with visits, photo stop and lunch

Today, you will have an excursion to the Mago National Park and visit the people of Mursi who are typically known for the clay lip plates of the women. Then, drive back to Jinka and visit the Cultural Museum of the People of the Lower Omo Valley. O/N – Eco Omo Lodge or similar
Day 7 Day 7: Jinka – Turmi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Jinka – Turmi

Distance: 125 kms

Road condition: very good condition gravel road

Driving hours: 4 -5 hours with visits, photo stop and lunch

Drive to Turmi – the village of the Hamer people whose women are noted for their typical hairdressing, and leather skirts. (If today is Saturday or Tuesday, you will have a stop at the colorful weekly market of the Hamer and the Benna people at Dimeka.) O/N – Buska Lodge or similar
Day 8 Day 8: Turmi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Turmi

Distance: 144 kms round trip

Road condition: gravel road

Driving hour: 7- 8 hours round trip with visits, photo stops and lunch

In the morning, you will have an excursion to Omo Rate to visit the Dasenech people who are the southernmost people of the country and are known for their scarifications. Then, with a picnic lunch stop at Murulle, head to Korcho – the village of the Karo people. (OR if the day is Saturday or Tuesday, have an excursion in the afternoon to visit the colorful weekly market of the Hamer at Dimeka, or if Monday at Turmi.) O/N – Buska Lodge or similar
Day 9 Day 9: Turmi – Yabello
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Turmi – Yabello

Distance: 290 kms

Road condition: 75 kms –asphalted, 215 kms –gravel road

Driving hour: 7-8 hours with visits, photo stop and lunch Drive to Yabello with a stop at the villages of the nomadic people of Erbore. O/N – Yabello Motel or similar
Day 10 Day 10: Yabello – Awassa
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Yabello – Awassa

Distance: 410km

Road condition: full asphalt

Driving hour: 6-7hrs with visits, lunch and photo stops Head to the north visiting the nomadic people of Borena, and the other people of Sidama who are renowned for their cultivation of Enset or False Banana. O/N – Haile Resort or Similar
Day 11 Day 11: Awassa – Addis
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Awassa – Addis

Distance to drive: 275KM / 5-6hrs

Road condition: Full Asphalt road

Visiting the ‘Fish Market’ at the Shore of Lake Awassa, drive back to Addis visiting the chains of the Rift Valley Lakes of Langano, Abiyatta, Shalla, and Ziway. Have a free afternoon in Addis. In the evening before departure, have a fare well dinner party at one of the best traditional restaurants where you will see the folkloric dances of the people of Ethiopia, and taste the variety of Ethiopian meals. Then, be transferred to the airport for your departure

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Omo Valley Cultural Safari

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Itinerary of your trip Omo Valley Cultural Safari

Day 1: Arrival + Addis

Day 2: Addis – Tiya – Adadi Mariam – Langano

Day 3: Langano – Arba Minch

Day 4: Arba Minch

Day 5: Arba Minch – Jinka

Day 6: Jinka

Day 7: Jinka – Turmi

Day 8: Turmi

Day 9: Turmi – Yabello

Day 10: Yabello – Awassa

Day 11: Awassa – Addis

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