Tour Code 01= 6 days/5 nights expedition to Omo Valley tribes
Highlights
Addis Ababa
Group Tour
6 Days
Medium
English
Description
Embark on for 6- Days expedition to Omo Valley or southern Ethiopia. Begin in Addis Ababa, delving into history and culture. Journey to Arbaminch and Turmi, encountering the Dorze, Karo, and Dassanech, Mursi, Hamer, Bena, Tsemay, Konso, Ari and other ethinic groups. Experience tribal way of life and their traditions. Enjoy Bull Jumping ceremony of Hamer people before returning to Addis Ababa then wraps up your journey by farewell dinner at tradational restaurant where you experience local dishes and folkloric dances.
Itinerary
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Day 1 - Addis Ababa
Arrival Addis Ababa, transfer to your hotel. The balance of the day will be spent on a city tour by visiting to the National Museum where the oldest hominid fossil known as Lucy is located, Mount Entoto, Trinity Cathedral, and Merkato. O/n hotel.
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Day 2 - Ababa to Arbaminch
Breakfast then transfer to airport for your flight to Arbaminch. Balance of the day will be spent driving to Chencha village to visit the Dorze people and their beautiful sourondings noted for an abundant false Banana farmlands. O/n hotel or lodge.
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Day 3 - Turmi
- Check out hotel and go for a boat ride on lake Chamo to see hippos and crocodiles then drive to Turmi village with a stop at Konso for lunch. After lunch, proceed to Keyafer market (Thursday). O/n hotel or odge.
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Day 4 - Turmi
Full day in Turmi with day trip to Karo village to meet the Karo people. In the afternoon, drive to Omorate village to visit the Dassanech people, then return to Turmi and explore the Hammer village. Optionally, attend bull jumping ceremony if available. O/n hotel or lodge.
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Day 5 - Jinka
Today, we drive to Jinka town, a springboard, to visit the Mursi tribes living in Mago National Park. Along the way, we'll make stops at any available market places. O/n Nasa hotel or a similar (basic).
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Day 6 - Addis Ababa
- After an early breakfast, we drive to the Mursi village, then back to Jinka and head to the airport for the flight to Addis Ababa. In the capital, we'll do more sightseeing before a farewell dinner at one of the traditional restaurants. Finally, we'll drop you off at your hotel or the airport for departure. End of the tour.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
What To Bring
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 10 | /person |
11 to 15 | /person |
16 to 20 | /person |
21 to 25 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 10 | /person |
11 to 15 | /person |
16 to 20 | /person |
21 to 25 | /person |
This is a group tour |