5-Day Timeless Omo Valley Photo Expedition

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

Addis Ababa – Dorze Village – Great Rift Valley Lakes

Your journey begins with a morning flight from Addis Ababa to Arba Minch, offering aerial views of the Great Rift Valley. After hotel check-in, enjoy a unique stopover at Dorze Village, located in the Guge Mountains. Photograph the famous beehive-shaped houses and meet Dorze weavers known for traditional cotton textiles. Late afternoon, head to a scenic viewpoint overlooking Lake Abaya and Lake Chamo for sunset landscape photography and briefing for the expedition ahead.
Overnight: Mora Heights Hotel in Arba Minch.

Main Destination:

Arba Minch (City)

Accommodation:

Mora Heights Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Arba Minch (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arba Minch – Konso Cultural Landscape – Turmi

After breakfast, drive south with a stop at the UNESCO-listed Konso Cultural Landscape, famous for stone terraces, wooden grave markers (waga statues), and fortified villages. This is a rare opportunity to photograph indigenous engineering and daily rural life. Continue toward the lower Omo Valley, arriving in Turmi in the afternoon. Visit nearby Hamar villages to capture candid moments of pastoral life, hairstyles, and adornments in warm afternoon light.
Overnight: Lodge in Turmi.

Main Destination:

Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Accommodation:

Turmi Lodge

• Budget lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Turmi – Karo Tribe (Omo River) – Hamar Markets

Early morning drive to Kangate, home of the Karo people, known for expressive body painting using natural pigments. Spend extended time along the Omo River photographing portraits, daily rituals, and riverside scenery. Return to Turmi with a unique stop at a Hamar weekly market, where tribes from surrounding areas gather to trade livestock and goods—ideal for documentary-style photography. Optional visit to a Hamar ceremony if available.
Overnight: Lodge in Turmi.

Main Destination:

Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Accommodation:

Turmi Lodge

• Budget lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mursi Tribe – Mago National Park – Jinka

Depart early for Mago National Park to visit the Mursi tribe, one of the most iconic communities in the Omo Valley. With the help of local guides, engage in respectful, consent-based photography focusing on cultural symbolism, scarification, and village life. On the way to Jinka, stop at Mago River viewpoints for nature and wildlife shots. Arrive in Jinka by late afternoon for rest and image backup time.
Overnight: nasa Hotel in Jinka.

Main Destination:

Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)

Accommodation:

Nasa Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Jinka – Ari Tribe Cultural Area – Addis Ababa

Before leaving Jinka, visit the Ari tribe, known for pottery making, farming traditions, and colorful clothing—an often-overlooked but photogenic community. Capture authentic village scenes and artisan work. Return to Jinka for a domestic flight back to Addis Ababa, marking the end of your immersive Omo Valley photo expedition filled with cultural depth and timeless imagery.
Overnight: End of tour (Addis Ababa or onward arrangements).

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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