4-Day Cultural Immersion with Omo Valley Tribe from Addis Ababa
Highlights
Addis Ababa, Arba Minch, Chencha, Lake Chamo, Turmi, Omorate, Jinka, Mago National Park
Locations Covered
Addis Ababa, Arba Minch, Chencha, Lake Chamo, Turmi, Omorate, Jinka, Mago National Park
cultural, Tribal, Wildlife
Private Tour
4 Days
Easy
English
Description
Explore the cultural tapestry of southern Ethiopia on this immersive 4-day journey to encounter the Dorze villages' unique architecture in the Gughe Mountains, marvel at wildlife during a boat trip on Lake Chamo, and visit UNESCO-listed Konso and Bana villages. Discover the Dassanech and Ari people's traditions, culminating with a visit to the Mursi village in Mago National Park, complemented by an enriching folkloric dinner before your return to Addis Ababa.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Fly Addis Ababa - Arba Minch - Chencha Dorze Villages
- Fly from Addis Ababa to Arba Minch.
- Upon arrival at Arba Minch, we will be driving to the Dorzy village, which is set high up in the Gughe Mountains where we will see the traditional Dorze.
Overnight at a hotel.
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Day 2: Lake Chamo – Turmi
- After breakfast, head out for a boat trip on Lake Chamo to visit the crocodile market. This is a unique opportunity to see crocodiles, hippos, and birds in their natural habitat.
- After the boat trip, embark on a scenic drive to Turmi. En route, stop at the Konso village, known for its UNESCO-listed terracing and high-quality coffee.
- Continue your journey towards Turmi and visit the Bana village. The Bana people are known for their distinctive clay caps adorned with feathers.
- Then, proceed to the Turmi, where the Hamer tribes live.
Overnight at a lodge in Turmi.
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Day 3: Turmi - Omorate - Jinka
- After breakfast, you will have an excursion to Omorate to visit the Dassanech people, the ‘people of the Delta’, who live on the northern shore of Lake Turkana.
- Visit and drive back to Turmi for lunch, then drive to Jinka.
- Then, transfer to meet the Ari people, the largest population in the lower Omo Valley. The women wear skirts from the banana-like tree called Enset and are experts in pottery.
- Overnight at a resort in Jinka.
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Day 4: Jinka - Mago National Park - Jinka - Addis Ababa
- Take a day excursion to Mago National Park from Jinka to visit the Mursi village. The Mursi are one of the exotic ethnic groups in Ethiopia. They live in very low huts made of straw leaves. The women like to wear terra cotta on their enormously stretched lower lips and ear lobes.
- Drive back to Jinka for lunch.
- In the evening, attend a folkloric dinner where you can taste several national dishes and watch the dances of the various ethnic groups in Ethiopia. The traditional coffee ceremony will also be served.
- Later, transfer to the Jinka Airport for your flight to Addis Ababa.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
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 4 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 4 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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