10-Day Omo Valley Cultural Tour

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

Addis Ababa City Tour

Upon arrival at Bole International Airport, meet the Adefa Tours team. If arriving in the morning, enjoy a guided city tour beginning with the National Museum of Ethiopia to see Lucy, the famous 3.2-million-year-old fossil. Continue to Entoto Park for a scenic walk in the eucalyptus forest and panoramic views of Addis Ababa. Enjoy lunch at the Addis Ababa Cultural Restaurant before visiting Saint George’s Cathedral and exploring Merkato, Africa’s largest open-air market. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Addis Ababa.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

Triple-E Hotel and Spa

• Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Addis Ababa – Ziway Lake

After breakfast, drive south along the Butajira Road, passing the Rift Valley escarpment, farmland, and highland villages. Stop at Melka Kunture Archaeological Site to explore prehistoric artifacts, fossils, and stone tools. Continue to Adadi Mariam, Ethiopia’s southernmost rock-hewn church, and visit local priests. Next, explore the UNESCO-listed Tiya Stelae Field with its 36 standing stones engraved with symbolic figures. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing toward Lake Ziway. Take a boat trip to Bird Island to observe its rich birdlife. Overnight at Lake Ziway.

Main Destination:

Lake Ziway

Best Time To Go October to January (Little rainfall)

High Season October to January (It is busier)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Haile Resort Ziway

• Mid-range hotel located at Lake Ziway

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ziway – Hawassa

Drive from Ziway to Langano Lake, a popular recreational spot for locals. Visit Abijita-Shalla Park to spot flamingos and other wildlife. Continue to Hawassa, stopping in Shashemenie to visit the Rasta community and learn about their culture. Upon arrival in Hawassa, check into your lodge and take a sunset walk by the lakeside, observing local fishermen. Overnight stay in Hawassa.

Main Destination:

Awasa (City)

Accommodation:

Lewi Resort Hawassa

• Mid-range resort located in Awasa (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Hawassa – Arba Minch

Visit the Hawassa fish market in the morning to see the local fishing industry. Drive to Arba Minch, stopping in Welayeta Sodo for lunch. Continue to visit a Dorze village in the Guge Mountains, known for their tall, elephant-shaped bamboo houses. Arrive in Arba Minch, home to Lake Chamo and Lake Abaya. Overnight at a lodge 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)

Lake Chamo & Forty Springs

Take a boat trip on Lake Chamo to see crocodiles, hippopotamuses, and diverse birdlife. Return to Arba Minch for lunch and drive to Forty Springs for a short walk through the forest to the source. Return to Arba Minch and enjoy the sunset from your lodge. Overnight stay at a lodge in Arba Minch.

Main Destination:

Lake Chamo

Accommodation:

Mora Heights Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Arba Minch (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Drive to Turmi via Konso

After breakfast, drive to Konso, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its ancient, terraced villages. Continue to Turmi, stopping at Keyafer Market if it is Thursday, where several Omo Valley tribes gather. In the evening, witness the renowned bull-jumping ceremony and Evangadi Dance of the Hamer people and visit a Hamer village. Overnight stay at a lodge in Turmi.

Main Destination:

Konso (Cultural Village)

Accommodation:

Paradise Lodge Turmi

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Nyangatom & Kara Tribes – Turmi

Visit the Nyangatom (Kangatan) tribe, known for their vibrant culture, colorful adornments, and pastoral lifestyle. Continue to the Kara tribe, celebrated for their striking body paintings and traditional scarification practices. Spend time observing their daily life, small-scale farming, and cultural traditions before returning to Turmi for an overnight stay at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Accommodation:

Paradise Lodge Turmi

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Dassanech Tribe – Jinka

Depart Turmi for Omorate and cross the Omo River by local boat or bridge to meet the Dassanech tribe, the southernmost community in the Omo Valley. Observe young boys swimming in the river, a unique local tradition. Return to Turmi for lunch and coffee, then continue to Jinka for an overnight stay. If it is Thursday, stop at Keyafer Market on the way.

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)

Mago National Park – Mursi Tribe – Jinka

Drive to Mago National Park to meet the Mursi tribe, renowned for their lip plates and unique cultural practices. Return to Jinka for lunch, then visit the Jinka Museum to learn about the region’s diverse cultures. Explore an Ari village, interacting with residents and observing traditional crafts, weaving, or pottery. Return to Jinka for an overnight stay at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Mago National Park

Best Time To Go June to February (Little rainfall)

High Season October to January (It might be busier)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Nasa Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Return to Addis Ababa

After breakfast, proceed to Jinka Airport for your flight back to Addis Ababa. Upon arrival, transfer to a hotel for spa relaxation or optional shopping tours. Conclude your journey with a farewell meal at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant before your departure.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch 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.