5-Day Tribal Experience In Ethiopia From Arba Minch
Description
Immerse yourself in the culture of Ethiopia's pristine tribal clans as you visit the Chencha and Dorze Village, and see amazing elephant huts and beehive-shaped houses. Marvel at the Mago National Park and witness the iconic Omo Valley. Explore the Mursi, Jinka, Turmi, and Konso Village and interact with various ethnic tribes like Ari, Bena, Hamer, and Tsemay.
Highlights
Experience the unique tribal life of Ethiopia
Marvel at the colourful weekly markets in the south Omo Valley
Visit the Mago National Park to see the Mursi tribes
Pass through Chencha village with beautiful views
Discover the spectacular cultural insights of the Hamer tribes
Stroll through the magnificent Konso tribes and colourful Key Afar market
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1: Travel the Chencha Village expand_more
Meet at the airport and check-in at your hotel.
Drive 40 km northwest of Arba Minch to see beautiful mountains in the afternoon.
Visit the Dorze and Chencha Village to explore the unique elephant hut.
Drive back to Arba Minch with your Ethiopian guide.
Stay overnight at Ezana International Hotel, Arba Minch.
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Day 2: Drive to Jinka Via Konso and Key Afar expand_more
Take an early morning drive to Konso to see colourful costumes, impressive terracing of the Land, and unusually engraved wooden statues used as grave markers.
Keep driving to Key Afar to see the colourful Thursday market engage with the Ari, Bena, Hamer, and Tsemay people and learn their culture.
Continue driving to the town of Jinka.
Stay overnight at Hassa Hotel.
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Day 3: Visit the Mago National Park expand_more
Visit the Mago National Park and the Mursi highlands to engage with Ethiopia's most illustrious tribe. Drive back to Jinka for lunch.
In the afternoon, head towards the Ari Village near the town of Jinka to experience and learn the culture of the Ari tribe and see how they make their traditional homemade alcoholic drinks.
Stay overnight in Jinka Nassa Hotel.
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Day 4: Explore the Omo Valley expand_more
Stroll through the Omo Valley region to Turmi via Dimeka to meet the Hamer tribe, one of the largest groups in the Valley.
Spend overnight in Bodo Guest House.
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Day 5: Drive to the Omorate town expand_more
Drive further down to Omorate, a border town with northwest Kenya, to visit the Dassanech tribe in the morning.
Drive back to Turmi for lunch.
After lunch, head towards Yabelo and meet Arbore people on the route.
Stop at Konso and drive to the Arba Minch for an overnight stay at Ezana Arbaminch Hotel.
What's Included
Hotel accommodations on a double sharing basis
Meals include breakfast, lunch, and dinner with one soft drink per meal
Two water bottles per person
Comprehensive touring program including entrance fee where applicable according to the itinerary
Local guides fee
Professional English-speaking Ethiopian guide with you throughout the trip
Transfers and all ground transportation in an a/c minibus as per the itinerary with all fuel expenses
All necessary government taxes
Porterage fees at the airport and hotels
The coffee ceremony, and honey wine drinks
Traditional farewell dinner in Addis Ababa
What's Excluded
International flight
Incidental meals, snacks, and drinks
Travel insurance
Video filming and photography fee
Personal expenses, alcoholic drinks, laundry expenses
Telephone calls, tips for the tour staff, etc
Any other expenses except those listed on the inclusion parts
Meeting Point
Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Adult | |
1 To 4 | USD 100 Per Person |
Child | |
1 To 4 | USD 75 Per Person |
This is a private tour |