8-Day Omo Valley Tribe and Cultural Tour

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

Fly from Addis Ababa to Arba Minch – Dorze Village

In the morning, transfer to Bole International Airport for your domestic flight from Addis Ababa to Arba Minch. Upon arrival, meet your guide and driver and travel to the Dorze village in the Guge Mountains. Discover the traditional beehive-shaped houses, famous weaving traditions, enset cultivation, and unique cultural practices of the Dorze people. Enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and countryside before returning to Arba Minch for dinner and an Overnight: stay. Arba Minch.

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:

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

Arba Minch – Lake Chamo – Konso

After breakfast, enjoy a boat trip on Lake Chamo, where you may see hippos, Nile crocodiles, and a variety of waterbirds. Continue south toward Konso, enjoying the beautiful landscapes and traditional villages along the way. Visit a Konso settlement and learn about its terraced farming systems, stone walls, communal traditions, and carefully organized villages. Discover the UNESCO-listed Konso Cultural Landscape before checking in at your accommodation. Overnight: Konso.

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:

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

Konso – Arbore Village – Turmi

After breakfast, continue toward Turmi through the beautiful landscapes of southern Ethiopia. En route, visit an Arbore village to learn about local customs, traditional clothing, family life, and livestock-based livelihoods. Observe how the community adapts to the region’s hot, dry environment while maintaining its cultural traditions. Continue through the Lower Omo Valley, stopping for scenic views and village visits when appropriate. Arrive in Turmi, home of the Hamar people, and check in to your hotel Overnight: Turmi.

Main Destination:

Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

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:

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

Turmi – Omorate – Dassanech Community

After breakfast, drive to Omorate near the Kenyan border to visit the Dassanech community. Depending on local conditions, cross the Omo River using an available crossing and continue to a traditional village. Learn about the Dassanech people’s pastoral lifestyle, fishing, farming, traditional homes, and cultural identity. Spend time interacting with local residents with the help of your guide. In the afternoon, return to Turmi for dinner and an overnight stay Turmi.

Main Destination:

Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Emerald Lodge Turmi

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Turmi – Karo Village – Omo River

Travel toward the Omo River to visit a Karo community, often associated with Korcho village. The Karo people are known for their elaborate body and face painting, decorative patterns, beadwork, and artistic traditions. Learn how natural pigments are used for personal decoration and cultural expression. Enjoy spectacular views of the Omo River and surrounding landscapes while discovering local lifestyles and customs. After the visit, return to Turmi for dinner and overnight accommodation Turmi.

Main Destination:

Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Emerald Lodge Turmi

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Hamar Village – Traditional Culture and Ceremonies

Spend the day exploring the culture and traditions of the Hamar people. Visit a traditional village and learn about their distinctive hairstyles decorated with red ochre and butter, colorful beadwork, cattle-centered livelihoods, and community life. With local guidance, discover the significance of traditional dances, social customs, and important ceremonies. If a bull-jumping ceremony or another cultural event takes place during your visit, you may have an opportunity to observe it with community permission. These ceremonies do not take place daily and cannot be guaranteed. Overnight: Turmi.

Main Destination:

Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Emerald Lodge Turmi

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Turmi – Jinka – Ari Community

After breakfast, drive from Turmi to Jinka through the scenic landscapes of the Lower Omo Valley. Along the way, observe rural life and the agricultural traditions of southern Ethiopia. Depending on time and local arrangements, visit an Ari village near Jinka to learn about farming, pottery, crafts, and everyday community life. In the afternoon, visit the South Omo Research Center and Museum, if open, to gain additional insight into the cultural diversity of the region. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in Jinka.

Main Destination:

Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Jinka Resort

• Budget hotel located in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Jinka – Mago National Park – Mursi Village – Fly to Addis Ababa

End of tour: Addis Ababa shopping walking around the city.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

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.