$550 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Addis Ababa to Arba Minch and Turmi
Addis Ababa to Arba Minch and Turmi
Arrive in Arba Minch and start with a boat cruise on Lake Chamo to see crocodiles, hippos, and various birds. Next, visit Konso Village, a UNESCO site known for its terraced landscapes and traditional stone walls. In the afternoon, explore Turmi Hamer Village, where you can experience Hamer culture, famous for its unique attire and the "bull jumping" tradition (if there’s a ceremony that day). If it's a market day, stop at Keyafer to visit local markets and see about four tribes: Benna, Tsemai, Mursi, and Karo. Stay overnight in Turmi.
- Main Destination:
- Lower Omo Valley (Cultural Village)
- Accommodation:
- Emerald Lodge Turmi
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Turmi - Kangaten - Dassanech - Karo - Turmi
Turmi - Kangaten - Dassanech - Karo - Turmi
Early in the morning, drive through the savannah to Kangaten to meet the Nyangatom tribe. Nyangatom women wear decorated goatskin skirts and many necklaces, while men have warrior scars. Then, visit Omorate to see the Dassanech tribe, who farm and raise animals along the Omo River. Around midday, go to Kolcho, home of the Karo people, known for their body painting and hairstyles with ochre and ostrich feathers. Return to Turmi for the night, with a chance to see a bull-jumping ceremony if it is happening.
- Main Destination:
- Lower Omo Valley (Cultural Village)
- Accommodation:
- Emerald Lodge Turmi
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Drive from Turmi to Jinka, Fly to Addis
Drive from Turmi to Jinka, Fly to Addis
Early in the morning, after breakfast, drive to Jinka. Stop briefly at Keyafer to meet the Mursi tribe. Continue to Jinka to catch your flight back to Addis, concluding your unforgettable journey through the stunning Omo Valley.
- Main Destination:
- Lower Omo Valley (Cultural Village)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
