8-Day Lalibela and Omo Valley Tour

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

Lalibela – Addis Ababa – Arba Minch

Fly back to Addis Ababa, then drive south along the Great Rift Valley, with scenic stops at Lake Ziway, renowned for birdlife. Continue to Arba Minch, visiting Dorze village en route, where the people are famed for weaving and unique beehive-shaped huts. Learn about their culture and traditions before settling into your lodge with beautiful views over Lake Chamo. Overnight in Arba Minch.

Main Destination:

Arba Minch (City)

Accommodation:

Emerald Resort Arbaminch

• Mid-range resort located in Arba Minch (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Arba Minch – Turmi

Enjoy a morning boat trip on Lake Chamo to see hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife. Then drive to Konso, a UNESCO-recognized cultural site where you’ll explore terraced fields, wooden statues, and local traditions. After lunch, continue your journey to Turmi, the heart of the Hamar tribe. If time allows, visit a local market or witness a cultural performance. Overnight stay in Turmi.

Main Destination:

Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

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)

Turmi (Hamar People)

Immerse yourself in the Hamar culture, known for elaborate hairstyles, body adornments, and ceremonies. Visit a bustling tribal market where Hamar and neighboring groups gather. If seasonal timing aligns, witness the bull-jumping ceremony, a rite of passage for young men. This day offers rich cultural interactions and unique photography opportunities. Overnight in Turmi.

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)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Turmi – Jinka (via Karo Villages)

Travel along the Omo River to visit the Karo people, renowned for body painting and symbolic scarification. Their riverside villages offer sweeping views and fascinating encounters. Continue to Jinka, stopping at Ari villages to see their pottery and farming traditions. Arrive in Jinka by evening and check into your hotel. Overnight in Jinka.

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)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Jinka – Addis Ababa – Departure

Take a morning excursion into Mago National Park to meet the Mursi tribe, known for lip plates and body decoration. Return to Jinka for your flight back to Addis Ababa. Depending on your international departure schedule, enjoy shopping at Shiro Meda or visit Holy Trinity Cathedral. In the evening, join a farewell dinner with cultural dances before your airport transfer.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

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.