6-Day South Omo Valley Ethiopia Tour

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

Drive Addis Ababa to Hawassa

Depart from Addis Ababa in the morning and drive south to Hawassa, covering approximately 254 kilometers and 1705 Altitude. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and begin your sightseeing tour, including a visit to the Colobus monkeys, the fish market, and the hippopotamus area. After the visit, return to the hotel for lunch before continuing your journey to Abijata-Shalla National Park, where you can see small gazelles, ostriches, warthogs, and flamingos. Finally, drive back to Hawassa, check in at Lewi Resort Hawassa, and enjoy an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Awasa (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

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)

Drive Hawassa – Arba Minch – Dorze Village

Early morning take breakfast and drive Hawassa to Arba Minch on 248 kilo meter far, 1280 Altitude and transfer to your hotel. Upon arrival, check in hotel and ready to start the tour.. Later, drive 20 km to visit the Dorze Village, located in the highlands overlooking Arba Minch. The Dorze people are famous for their unique culture, traditional bamboo houses, and weaving skills. Spend approximately six hours interacting with the community before returning to Arba Minch for an overnight stay. Overnight Wubete Hotel.

Main Destination:

Arba Minch (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Wubete Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Arba Minch (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Visit Lake Chamo and Konso Villages

Early in the morning, enjoy breakfast at the hotel before driving to Lake Chamo for a boat trip to observe Nile crocodiles, hippos, and a variety of beautiful waterbirds. Afterward, continue to Forty Springs to explore the natural surroundings and look for Gelada baboons and other wildlife. Later, return to the hotel for lunch before driving approximately 80 kilometers to Konso, where you will check in at your lodge upon arrival. In the afternoon, visit the traditional Konso villages to discover their unique culture, stone walls, and terraced farming systems, then enjoy dinner and spend the night at Kanta Lodge.

Main Destination:

Konso (Cultural Village)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Kanta Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Konso (Cultural Village)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Konso - Turmi – Mursi and Hamar Village

After breakfast, depart from Konso and drive approximately 195 kilometers to Turmi, located at an altitude of about 970 meters and considered the heart of the South Omo region. Along the way, stop to visit the Bena people and spend about two hours learning about their traditional lifestyle, cattle-herding culture, and daily activities, including how children help protect livestock. Continue toward Turmi with a visit to the Mursi community, known for the traditional lip plates worn by some women, before continuing to Turmi for lunch and hotel check-in. In the afternoon, visit a nearby Hamar village and spend approximately five hours experiencing their traditional culture, observing daily life, and taking photographs before returning to Emerald Lodge for overnight accommodation.

Main Destination:

Lower Omo Valley (Cultural Village)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Emerald Lodge Turmi

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Visit the Karo and Dassanech Tribes – Key Afer Market and Drive to Jinka

After breakfast, depart from Turmi and drive approximately 45 km to visit the Karo people, renowned for their colorful body paintings, decorative hairstyles, and rich cultural traditions. Explore the village, meet local families, and learn about their traditional lifestyle and unique cultural practices. After the visit, enjoy a packed lunch before driving approximately 65 km to the lower Omo River region to meet the Dassanech people and discover their distinctive customs, family traditions, and daily activities. In the afternoon, continue driving to Jinka, stopping along the way to explore the colorful Key Afer market, where local communities gather to trade goods, before arriving at Nasa Hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Omorate (Lower Omo Valley)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

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 Village Fly back to Addis Ababa

After breakfast, visit the Ari people, the largest ethnic group in the region. The Ari are known for their agricultural lifestyle, pottery making, traditional crafts, and welcoming hospitality. Spend time exploring the village and learning about their customs and everyday life. Continue to Jinka in the afternoon, upon arrival in Addis Ababa, enjoy a farewell dinner at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant featuring cultural music and dance performances. End of the tour.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

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.