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Description
Isolated for millennia from the rest of the world, the beautiful Omo Valley of Ethiopia is home to an exciting mix of many small and distinctive tribal groups. Spend eight blissful days in this incredible destination with a local guide. Interact with various tribes, including the Karo, Mursi, and Hamer, and marvel at their uniquely ancient ways of life. You'll get to witness a simpler pastoral existence, attend local ceremonies, watch night long dancing, and camp under the stars.
Highlights
- Travel to the Mursi Maga National park and meet the Mursi tribe villagers
- Interact with the Turmi Hamer and pastoral Dassenech tribes
- Shop at the traditional Benna market
- Enjoy local cuisine, music, and dance
- Experience the tribal Ethiopian way of life
- Spend your nights camping under starry skies
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Day 1: Arba Minch to Jinka expand_more
Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location in Arba Minch and drive towards Jinka.
Visit the Konso Villages and enter the Lower Omo Valley in Weito. The Omo Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its outstanding heritage value. It is also home to eight unique indigenous tribes that continue to maintain their ancient ways of life.
Make your way through Key Afer to meet the Tsemay and Banna tribes.
Stay overnight at Jinka.
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Day 2: Mursi Mago National Park expand_more
Have an early start and drive to Mursi Mago National Park.
Visit the Mursi Tribe villagers, famous for their clay lip-plate traditions, and spend a day observing their way of life.
Head to Hamer and stay overnight in either Turmi Lodge or other similar lodges.
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Day 3: Turmi Hamer Tribe expand_more
Meet and interact with the Turmi Hamer Tribe.
Observe their cultural events. If the time is right, you may be able to witness their traditional ceremonies, such as the bull jumping and wedding ceremonies.
Visit local Turmi Hamer schools, and witness the traditional pastoral way of life.
Rest overnight in Turmi.
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Day 4: Dassenech Tribe expand_more
Make your way to the home of the Dassenech Tribe, which can only be reached by crossing a river. You may ride on a traditional tree-carved boat without a motor.
Visit a very remote village of the Hammer tribe in the afternoon.
Spend the night camping in this remote tribal village.
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Day 5: Nyangatom and Karo Tribes expand_more
Start the day early and cross the Omo River to visit the villagers of the Nyangatom Tribe. Spend the morning with them.
Visit the Karo tribe that lives near the Omo River in the afternoon.
Stay overnight at Turmi.
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Day 6: Benna Tribes and Market expand_more
Drive to the Benna tribal village from Turmi.
Spend your day with the Benna people.
Visit the Benna market and enjoy a fabulous night of traditional dance and food.
Camp under the stars at the Benna village.
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Day 7: Arebore Tribe expand_more
Visit the agricultural Arbore tribal village, on the shores of the Weito River.
Spend your day with the Arbore people.
Camp under the stars at the Arbore village.
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Day 8: Departure expand_more
Head back to Arba Minch in the morning after a wonderful week of cultural exploration and new experiences.
Make your way to the Arba Minch Airport.
What's Included
All meals and accommodation, including hot and soft drinks and purified bottled water
All ground transportation by land cruiser including fuel and driver
English-speaking Ethiopian tour guide
All entrance/community and local associations fees in each destination
Boat trip
Special fees for activities such as bull jumping, market, Evangadi, etc.
Scout services at the Mursi Park
Photo fees
What's Excluded
Personal expenses
Shopping and alcohol
Know before you go
This itinerary can be customised and personalised as per the clients' wishes.
Meeting Point
Arba Minch Town, Ethiopia
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Persons | |
| 1 To 10 | USD 1000 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |