7-Day Omo Valley Cultural & Portrait Photography Tour

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

Arrival in Addis Ababa – Drive to Arba Minch – Drive to Dorze

Highlights: Mountain views, Dorze village, traditional weaving
• Morning: Arrive in Addis Ababa to Arba Minch. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and driver.
• Afternoon: Drive to the Dorze village in the Guge Mountains. The Dorze are known for their beehive-shaped bamboo huts and intricate weaving.
• Photography Focus: Portraits of weavers, daily life in the village, traditional homes with lush highland backdrops.
• Overnight: Mora Heights Hotel.

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)
• Drinks not included

Drive to Konso and Visit Konso Cultural Landscapes

Highlights: Terraced agriculture, traditional architecture, Unesco World Heritage Site
• Morning: Head south to Konso, a cultural and agricultural community recognized by Unesco.
• Afternoon: Visit the stone-walled villages, learn about the Konso's age-grade systems, and photograph the dramatic terracing that defines their agricultural practice.
• Photography Focus: Landscape shots of the terraced hillsides, close-ups of Waga statues (carved grave markers), and portraits of elders.
• Overnight: Emerald Lodge.

Main Destination:

Konso (Cultural Village)

Accommodation:

Emerald Lodge Turmi

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Drive to Jinka – Visit Ari Community En Route

Highlights: Lush forests, Ari people village, traditional metalwork and pottery
• Morning: Journey through varied landscapes to Jinka, the gateway to southern Omo.
• Afternoon: Visit an Ari village, known for its painted adobe homes, blacksmithing, and vibrant clothing.
• Photography Focus: Environmental portraits, craft-making processes, colorful homes and clothing.
• Overnight: Emerald lodge.

Main Destination:

Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)

Accommodation:

Emerald Lodge Turmi

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

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Excursion to Mursi People – Drive to Turmi

Highlights: Mursi women with lip plates, Lower Omo landscapes, sunset in Turmi
• Early Morning: Drive into Mago National Park to visit the Mursi people. The Mursi women are famous for their large lip plates and scarification.
• Late Morning: Return to Jinka for lunch, then continue to Turmi, home of the Hamar people.
• Photography Focus: Dramatic portraits of Mursi people, cultural body modifications, scenic drives through savannah and acacia woodland.
• Overnight: Emerald Lodge.

Main Destination:

Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Accommodation:

Emerald Lodge Turmi

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

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Hamar people Village & Bull Jumping Ceremony

Highlights: Hamar people life, body painting, potential bull-jumping ceremony
• Morning: Visit a traditional Hamar village. If lucky, witness a Bull Jumping ceremony, an important rite of passage for young men.
• Afternoon: Explore local markets or hike to remote villages with your guide.
• Photography Focus: Portraits with ochre-painted hair, body scarification, rituals, dances, and intimate daily moments.
• Overnight: Emerald Lodge.

Main Destination:

Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Accommodation:

Emerald Lodge Turmi

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

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Drive to Omorate – Visit Dassanech People – Return to Turmi

Highlights: Boat crossing of Omo River, Dassanech people
• Morning: Drive to Omorate near the Kenya border and cross the Omo River to visit the Dassanech people.
• Afternoon: Return to Turmi with a possible stop in a Hamar village for golden-hour photography.
• Photography Focus: Minimalist desert surroundings, tribal ornamentation, river-crossing scenes.
• Overnight: Emerald Lodge.

Main Destination:

Lower Omo Valley (Cultural Village)

Accommodation:

Emerald Lodge Turmi

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

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Drive to Arba Minch – Back to Addis Ababa

Highlights: Scenic drive, Rift Valley lakes, souvenir shopping
• Morning: Begin your return journey to Arba Minch. En route, enjoy photo stops at scenic viewpoints and local markets.
• Afternoon: back to Addis Ababa.
• Evening: Optional traditional dinner with cultural dance show before international departure or hotel drop-off.
• Photography Focus: Farewell shots, landscapes, street scenes in Addis.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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