Ethiopia · Tribal Experiences

7-Day Omo Valley Tribal Experience from Addis Ababa with Village Visits

7 Days Round trip from Addis Ababa Easy pace
Learn about the Omo Valley Tribe

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Dorze village
  • 02 Visit the Dasanech tribe villages
  • 03 Look around the Key Afer market of the Bana tribe
  • 04 See the Hamar village and learn about the 'bull jumping' initiation ritual
  • 05 Visit Abidjatta-Shalla National Park and its hot springs

Have an amazing experience visiting villages and interacting with tribes in the Omo Valley. Indulge in their rituals and oldest customs, and stay among them for the night as well. Visit museums and vibrant markets along the way.

Have an amazing experience visiting villages and interacting with tribes in the Omo Valley.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Addis Ababa, Arba Minch, Konso, Jinka, Turmi, Abijatta-Shalla National Park, Omorate
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Drive to Arba Minch via Dorze Village

  • Drive to Arba Minch for a night halt. Visit Dorze village and other destinations on the way.

2
Day 02

Hamar Village Visit in Turmi

  • Drive to Turmi to see the Hamar village. The Hamar are known for their unique custom of "bull jumping" - an initiation ritual for boys.

3
Day 03

Dasanech Villages and Dimeka Market

  • Drive to Omorate to see Dasanech tribe villages. The Dasanech are traditionally pastoralists.

  • Return to Dimeka to see the market. It has a great crafts section, with jewellery, woodcarvings, masks, and pottery.

4
Day 04

Visit Kara Tribal Villages

  • Drive to Kara to see tribal villages.

5
Day 05

Key Afer Market, Museum, and Ari Village

  • Visit Key Afer market of the Bana tribe. It is one of the best and most vibrant markets in Ethiopia.

  • Explore a museum and Ari tribal village. The Aari live in the highlands around Jinka.

6
Day 06

Mursi Village and Konso Village

  • Drive to Mursi village in the morning. The home of the Mursi is one of the most isolated regions of the country.

  • Visit Konso village in the afternoon. Konso society is largely agricultural and involves the irrigation and terracing of mountain slopes.

7
Day 07

Abidjatta-Shalla National Park and Return to Addis Ababa

  • Visit Abidjatta-Shalla National Park. The primary attraction of this national park is its several hot springs.

  • Drive back to Addis Ababa.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Addis Ababa 7 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Car, driver, and fuel

  • Village fee

  • Taxes

What's Not Included

  • Accommodation

  • English-speaking guide

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tour start
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 days finish where they began, in Addis Ababa.

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