6-Days 5-Night Arba Minch, Dorze, Konso and Omo Valley Tribes Cultural Tour in Ethiopia
Highlights
Addis Ababa, Arba Minch, Konso, Turmi, Jinka, Mago National Park
Locations Covered
Addis Ababa, Arba Minch, Konso, Turmi, Jinka, Mago National Park
Private Tour
6 Days
Easy
Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Russian
Languages
Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Russian
Description
Explore southern Ethiopia on a 6-Days journey through Arba Minch and the Omo Valley. Visit Dorze highlands to witness bamboo houses and weaving traditions, and enjoy a boat trip on Lake Chamo to spot crocodiles and hippos. Discover the Konso Cultural Landscape and engage with Arbore, Dassanech, Hamar, Karo, and Mursi tribes. Experience authentic village life, cultural rituals, and traditional practices while travelling through diverse landscapes before returning to Addis Ababa.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Addis Ababa to Arba Minch to Dorze
- Fly from Addis Ababa to Arba Minch.
- Drive to the Dorze highlands and explore the community known for weaving and bamboo houses.
- Observe traditional weaving practices and see houses made from bamboo.
- Experience enset processing and learn about its uses.
- Return to Arba Minch for overnight stay.
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Day 2: Arba Minch to Lake Chamo to Konso to Turmi
- After breakfast, drive to Lake Chamo for a boat trip.
- Visit the crocodile market and see hippos, crocodiles, and bird species.
- Continue to the Konso Cultural Landscape and explore terraced villages and stone walled settlements.
- Learn about waka statues and local traditions.
- Drive to Turmi for overnight stay.
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Day 3: Turmi to Arbore to Turmi
- After breakfast, drive to Arbore Village.
- Explore the lifestyle of the Arbore tribe living in arid conditions.
- Observe traditional attire decorated with beads and metal pieces.
- Return to Turmi for overnight stay.
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Day 4: Turmi to Dassanech to Hamar to Turmi
- Visit the Dassanech tribe near Omorate and learn about their clan system and traditions.
- Observe cultural practices and traditional adornments.
- Return to Turmi for lunch.
- Visit a Hamar village or witness the bull jumping ceremony if available.
Overnight stay in Turmi.
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Day 5: Turmi to Karo to Jinka
- After breakfast, visit Korcho village to meet the Karo tribe near the Omo River.
- Experience interactions with the community and observe body painting traditions.
- Drive to Jinka for overnight stay.
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Day 6: Jinka to Mursi to Addis Ababa
After breakfast, drive through Mago National Park to visit the Mursi village.
- Observe the cultural practice of lip plates and traditional lifestyle.
- Return to Addis Ababa.
- End of the tour.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 5 | /person |
| 6 to 10 | /person |
| 11 to 15 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 5 | /person |
| 6 to 10 | /person |
| 11 to 15 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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