6-Day Omo Valley Tribes Cultural Tour in Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Highlights
Addis Ababa, Arba Minch, Konso, Turmi, Jinka, Omorate, Mago National Park
Locations Covered
Addis Ababa, Arba Minch, Konso, Turmi, Jinka, Omorate, Mago National Park
boating, cultural, sightseeing
Private Tour
6 Days
Easy
Amharic, Arabic, Armenian, Bulgarian, Cambodian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Filipino, Finnish, French, Georgian, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Latvian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian
Languages
Amharic, Arabic, Armenian, Bulgarian, Cambodian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Filipino, Finnish, French, Georgian, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Latvian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian
Description
Explore Ethiopia’s Omo Valley on a 6 day cultural journey through diverse tribal regions. Visit Dorze Village to witness bamboo huts and weaving traditions, and enjoy a boat safari on Lake Chamo spotting hippos and crocodiles. Discover the terraced landscapes of Konso and experience authentic encounters with Hamar, Karo, Dassanech, Arbore, and Mursi tribes. Travel along the Omo River and explore Mago National Park while immersing in ancient customs, rituals, and daily life in remote communities.
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 known for weaving culture and bamboo houses.
- Experience enset processing and observe local village life.
Overnight stay in Arba Minch.
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Day 2: Arba Minch to Lake Chamo to Konso to Turmi
- Take a morning boat trip on Lake Chamo to see hippos, crocodiles, and birds.
- Continue to the Konso Cultural Landscape known for terracing and traditional villages.
- Drive to Turmi.
Overnight stay in Turmi.
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Day 3: Turmi to Arbore to Turmi
- Take an excursion to Arbore Village where people live in arid condArboreitions and wear traditional beaded attire.
- Return to Turmi.
Overnight stay in Turmi.
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Day 4: Turmi to Dassanech to Hamar
- Visit the Dassanech tribe near the Omo River and learn about their traditions.
- Visit a Hamar village and witness the bull jumping ceremony if available.
Overnight stay in Turmi.
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Day 5: Turmi to Karo to Jinka
- Drive to Korcho Village to meet the Karo people known for body painting.
- Explore life along the Omo River.
- Continue to Jinka.
Overnight stay in Jinka.
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Day 6: Jinka to Mursi to Addis Ababa
- Visit Mago National Park to meet the Mursi tribe known for lip plates.
- Return flight to Addis Ababa.
End of the tour.
What's Included
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Know Before You Go
What To Bring
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 6 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 6 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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