7-Day Omo Valley Tribes & Wildlife Cultural Safari Tour

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

Addis Ababa – Arbaminch

Arrival in Addis Ababa, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel by Peerless Ethiopia Tour representative. Depending on your arrival time City tour of Addis Ababa will be arranged:

Being home for United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (Uneca) and African Union (AU) Addis Ababa is referred as the capital of Africa. Addis is also the center of the country’s Economy, social and political activity.

City tour of Addis Ababa includes National museum: home for the oldest and famous hominid fossil of ‘Lucy’, Ethnographic museum: treasured with cultural and historical artifacts from all over Ethiopia, Mount Entoto for the scenic view of Addis Ababa, Trinity cathedral church its unique architecture and iconic window paintings painted by the famous Ethiopian painter Afwork Tekle and Merkato: the biggest open air market in East Africa.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

Hotel Lobelia

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Drive to Arbaminch – Jinka

After breakfast, you will set out on a drive towards Jinka, the administrative town of the Omo Valley tribes. Along the way, you will stop at the UNESCO-listed Konso village, known for its ancient terracing and hard-working farming communities. The Konso people have cultivated the challenging terrain for over 500 years, creating a remarkable agricultural landscape.

In the afternoon, you will reach Jinka, where you will visit the Ari people. The Ari tribe is known for their pottery, beekeeping, and local beer-making

traditions. You will have the opportunity to observe their daily lives, interact with the community, and gain insight into their unique cultural practices.

Main Destination:

Arba Minch (City)

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

Mursi – Jinka

In the morning, you will embark on a two-hour drive through Mago National Park to reach the Mursi tribe, one of the most famous ethnic groups in the Omo Valley. The Mursi women are known for their distinctive clay lip plates, a sign of beauty and cultural identity. You will spend the day immersing yourself in their traditions, observing their lifestyle, and engaging with the community. This extended visit allows for an authentic and uninterrupted experience.

Main Destination:

Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)

Accommodation:

Eco Omo Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Jinka – Mursi – Turmi

After breakfast, you will journey towards Turmi, a three-hour drive through the Omo Valley. Along the way, you will visit the Banna and Hamar tribes, each with their own unique customs. The Banna people are known for their elaborate hairstyles, while the Hamar tribe is famous for their body adornments and the renowned bull-jumping ceremony, a rite of passage for young men.

If your visit coincides with a tribal market day, you will have the opportunity to witness one of these vibrant gatherings, where different tribes come together to trade goods and socialize.

Main Destination:

Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Accommodation:

Jinka Resort

• Budget hotel located in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Turmi – Murule – Turmi

In the morning, you will be heading to Korcho, home to the Karo tribe. The people have settled around the eastern bank of the Omo River. The Karo tribe is very well known for their body paintings, for beautifying purposes. From this particular village, the view of the Omo River is magnificent, the Omo River flowing down South into the Turkana Lake. Late afternoon you will drive to one of the nearest Hamer village to visit their way of life. Unique traditional dance and bull jumping ceremony would be optional and depends on the season.

Main Destination:

Lower Omo Valley (Cultural Village)

Accommodation:

Buska Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Turmi – Konso – Arbaminch

Drive to Arbaminch, on the way visit Konso one of the world Heritage town. Konso, is known for its stone wall village and cultural landscape particularly their intricately terraced hillsides. They village is also known for fine woven materials, traditional wooden curved totem “waka” as a symbol of grave marks for their clan chief and warriors.

Main Destination:

Konso (Cultural Village)

Accommodation:

Turmi Lodge

• Budget lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Arbaminch – Addis Ababa

Morning drive from Arbaminch to Addis Ababa en route you will visit the world heritage site of Tiya and the Stone Age archaeological site of Melka kunturie. Evening you will have fare well dinner at one of the traditional restaurant in Addis Ababa and fly back home.

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.