3-Day Addis Ababa & Omo Vallay Short Trip

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

Arrival in Addis Ababa – City Tour

Welcome to Ethiopia, a land of ancient history and rich cultural diversity. Upon arrival in Addis Ababa, you will be warmly greeted and transferred to your hotel.
City Tour Highlights:
Begin your exploration of the capital with a guided city tour:
Visit the National Museum of Ethiopia, home to the famous fossil “Lucy,” one of the oldest known human ancestors.
Drive up to Entoto Hill for panoramic views of the city and a glimpse into Addis Ababa’s origins.
Experience the bustling atmosphere of Mercato, one of Africa’s largest open-air markets.
Overnight: Addis Ababa.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

Sun View Addis Hotel

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Fly to Jinka – Visit Mursi People & Local Market

Today you travel to Ethiopia’s remote southwest, where diverse ethnic groups maintain unique cultural traditions.
Take a scenic domestic flight from Addis Ababa to Jinka, the gateway to the Omo Valley.
Afternoon Excursion:
Drive into Key Afer to visit the Mursi people, one of Ethiopia’s most iconic tribes.
The Mursi are well known for the tradition of lip plates worn by women, intricate body painting, and their strong pastoralist culture. This visit offers a rare opportunity to observe and respectfully interact with a community that has preserved its identity for centuries.
N:B:- The Mursi peoples where you are going to see at Key afer are those who migrated from their village and temporally living and supported by the Government. It’s due to the conflict and disagreements between themselves.
Explore a vibrant local market in Jinka or nearby villages, where different tribes gather to trade goods, socialize, and maintain cultural exchange traditions.
Overnight: Jinka.

Main Destination:

Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)

Accommodation:

Nasa Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Visit Ari Village Fly back to Addis Ababa – Departure

Your final day offers a more intimate cultural experience with one of the most hospitable communities in the Omo Valley.
Explore a village of the Ari people, the largest ethnic group in the region.
Learn about their daily life, including farming practices, pottery making, traditional brewing, and weaving.
Enjoy authentic cultural interactions and gain insight into a more settled and agrarian way of life compared to other Omo Valley tribes.
Return to Addis Ababa: Transfer to the airport and fly back to Addis Ababa.
Depending on your international flight schedule, enjoy some leisure time or a farewell meal before transfer to the airport for departure.

End of Tour.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

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.