8-Day South Ethiopia Trip Melting Tribes of Omo Valley

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

City Tour in Addis Ababa, visit churches, museums, markets, landmarks, streets & coffee

Drive up to the prominent peak of Mount Entoto, which served as
Menelik II's capital was before the founding of Addis Ababa. See one of the best views of Addis Ababa.
Visit Saint George's Cathedral
It was named after St. George,
National museum
Visit the home of the famous Lucy which is ranked one of the most important museum collections
Merkato, it’s the largest shopping area in Addis and some say the largest market in Africa.
Sightseeing of famous statues, at Tomoca coffee.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

Best Western Premier Dynasty Hotel

• Mid-range hotel

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Get picked up at the hotel and drive to Hawassa via the Great Rift Valley lakes region

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 the Langano area. - Late afternoon enjoy in Hawassa over the lakes and the beautiful city.

Main Destination:

Awasa (City)

Accommodation:

Lewi Resort Hawassa

• Mid-range resort located in Awasa (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Visit the habitual action of the Sidamo people in thfresh Fish Market where fishermen

In the morning, visit the habitual action of Sidamo people involved in the fresh Fish Market where fishermen bring different types of fish, Catfish, Nile Perch, and White Fish and sell them to the neighborhoods. Walk through a 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 lifestyle of the 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 views of the Two Lakes with “God’s bridge” bisecting them.

Main Destination:

Arba Minch (City)

Accommodation:

Mora Heights Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Arba Minch (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Visit Arba Minch - Visit Chamo Lake on a Boat excursion

Visit Arba Minch - Visit Chamo Lake on a 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 the 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 where young men try to accomplish getting married.

Main Destination:

Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Accommodation:

Paradise Lodge Turmi

• Budget tented camp located near Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Excursion to Omorate to visit the Dassanech people

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, the Karo tribe. They are famous for painting their body and faces for special occasions and they live on the side of the Omo River. Return to Turmi.

Main Destination:

Omorate (Lower Omo Valley)

Accommodation:

Paradise Lodge Turmi

• Budget tented camp located near Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Drive to Jinka via Dimeka and visit the local market (Tuesdays and Saturdays)

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.

Main Destination:

Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)

Accommodation:

Eco Omo Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Drive back to Arba Minch from Jinka en route visit the Konso tribe and their cultural Village,

Drive back to Arba Minch from Jinka en route visit the 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 at the small Museum.

Main Destination:

Konso (Cultural Village)

Accommodation:

Mora Heights Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Arba Minch (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

In the morning after breakfast, drive back to Addis Ababa

In the morning after breakfast, drive back to Addis Ababa
Evening: Conclude your Ethiopian adventure with a farewell dinner at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant, showcasing entertaining performances from local dancers and musicians representing the country’s diverse ethnic groups.

- Finally, you will be transferred to Bole International Airport for your departure flight.
End of the Tour.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.