10 days tour

Tribe Of The Omo Valley, South Ethiopia

Tribe Of The Omo Valley, South Ethiopia

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Itinerary of your trip Tribe Of The Omo Valley, South Ethiopia

  • Day 1 Day 1: Awassa
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Awassa

      Day 1 Depart south from Addis Ababa via Butajira. On the way you will visit the archeological sites of Tiya (ancient stelae field and UNESCO World Heritage Site), Adadi Maryam (a rock-hewn church similar to those in Lalibela) and Melka Kunture (pre-historic tool-making site). Final destination for the day is Awassa. Overnight in Awassa (hotel).

  • Day 2 Day 2: Arba Minch
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Arba Minch

      Day 2 In the morning after breakfast, visit the fish market on the shores of Lake Awassa and then proceed driving to Dorze, set in the highlands above Arba Minch. The Dorze people are known for their tall beehive-like houses and their fine cotton weaving. You will visit the village and learn about the daily lives of these industrious people. If today is market day (in Dorze village on Monday and Thursday and in nearby Chencha on Tuesday and Saturday), that will be visited. Overnight in Dorze in traditional Dorze hut (shared toilet facilities) or continue to Arba Minch for overnight (camping, hotel or lodge).

  • Day 3 Day 3: Arba Minch
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Arba Minch

      Day 3 In the morning, visit the local market in Dorze (Monday and Thursday) or Chencha (Tuesday and Saturday). Afterwards, continue driving to Arba Minch. In the afternoon, take a boat trip on Lake Chamo to visit the โ€œcrocodile marketโ€ and the local hippos. Overnight in Arba Minch (camping, hotel or lodge).

  • Day 4 Day 4: Turmi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Turmi

      Day 4 After breakfast, depart from Arba Minch to Turmi. On the way you will pass through the village of Weyto (market day Saturday), which is home to the Tsemai tribe. Continue through the Weyto Valley to Erbore, where you will have a brief visit to a local Erbore village (market day is Saturday). Finally, proceed to Turmi, home of the Hamer tribe. At night, you can see the traditional night dancing of the Hamer tribe, known as evangadi. Overnight in Turmi (camping, hotel or lodge).

  • Day 5 Day 5: Omo River
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Omo River

      Day 5 In the morning, 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 (Monday is market day) for a visit to a local Hamer village. If there is Jumping of the Bulls traditional Hamer coming-of-age ceremony, that will be visited. Overnight in Turmi (camping, basic hotel or lodge).

  • Day 6 Day 6: Jinka
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Jinka

      Day 6 Depart for Jinka, via Dimeka and Key Afar. 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. Overnight in Jinka (camping, hotel or lodge).

  • Day 7 Day 7: Mago National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Mago National Park

      Day 7 In the morning, drive through the Mago National Park to a local village of the Mursi tribe. The Mursi are known for their lower lip and earlobe plates. In the afternoon, after returning to Jinka, you can visit the South Omo Museum & Research Center to learn more about the local tribes. Alternatively, take a hike in the surrounding hills to visit a local Ari village. Overnight in Jinka (camping, hotel or lodge).

  • Day 8 Day 8: Konso
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Konso

      Day 8 After breakfast, depart from Jinka to Konso, via Key Afar. Thursday is market day in Key Afar, where you will see the Benna and Tsemai tribes trading goods. This is another very popular market in the region. After the visit, proceed to Konso (market days are Mondays and Thursdays). The Konso people are known for their wooden statues, known as wakas, which are erected in honor of dead heroes as well as their innovative agricultural terracing. Today you will have the opportunity to visit a local village and the cultural museum displaying many waka statues. Time permitting, you can also visit the โ€œnatural New York Villageโ€, named after the tall sand formations resembling skyscrapers. Overnight in Konso (camping, hotel or lodge).

  • Day 9 Day 9: Lake Langano
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Lake Langano

      Day 9 After breakfast, depart from Konso to Lake Langano. On the way you will visit the Senkele Wildlife Sanctuary, which was established to protect the endemic Swayneโ€™s Hartebeest. Continue to Lake Langano for overnight (camping or lodge).

  • Day 10 Day 10: Addis Ababa
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Addis Ababa

      Day 10 After a morning swim in the lake, depart north to Addis Ababa. On the way, you may visit the Abiatta-Shala National Park. Lake Shala, with its deep blue waters is the deepest lake in Ethiopia at 236m. Lake Abiatta is a soda lake at which thousands of flamingos can be seen at various times of the year. End of Tour.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 80

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