6 days Omo valley cultural Tour

Addis Ababa - ArbaminchThere will be a boat ride on Lake Chamo for you. Hundreds of hippos come out to graze on the grassy beaches at night in the reed-fringed ports of Chamo's stunning azure waters. Many  Nile crocodiles, some of which may reach lengths of up to seven meters from tip of tail to snout, call Chamo home.an hour drive uphill to Chencha to visit the Dorze, one of the many small segments of the great Omotic language group of southern Ethiopia. Once warriors, they have now turned to farming and weaving to earn a living. Their success in the field of weaving has been phenomenal and the Dorze name is synonymous with the best in woven cotton cloth. Each amazing Dorze bamboo house has its own small garden surrounded by enset (false banana plantation), beds of spices and cabbage, and tobacco (the Dorze are passionate smokers). The main house is a tall up to twelve meters bee-hived shaped building with an aristocratic ‘nose’, which forms a reception room for guests and is usually furnished with two benches. The vaulted ceiling and walls of the spacious and airy houses are covered with an elegant thatch of enset to form a smooth and steep unbroken dome.

Accommodation: Mora lodgeAccommodation : Mora lodge

Arbaminch - Jinkavisit Konso (one of the World Heritage sites in Ethiopia). Konso is known for its stone wall villages and Cultural landscape particularly recognized for their communal sustainable work of terrace system registered by UNESCOthe Ari Village where you get to see food preparation and their unique life style the Ari, who constitute the most populous group in the middle Omo Valley. Women who wear skirts made from Enset, a tree resembling a banana, are pottery experts.accommodation : Nasa Hotel

Jinka - Murisi ( mago national park )Visit the Mursi settlement during a day trip to Mago National Park. One of Ethiopia's more unusual ethnic groupings is the Mursi. Their dwellings are composed of straw leaves and are quite low. The women like to adorn their earlobes and dramatically expanded lower lips with terracotta.In the afternoon, you will drive to Turmi, home of the Hammer people. The Hamer tribe lives around the town of Turmi. Sharing a very similar culture with the Banna tribe, who live close by, as well as sharing a few traditions with the Kara tribe. The women have distinct hairstyles and necklaces that have meaning.On the way, you will visit the market place on the market day, which is Thursday, Key Afer, and Saturday, Dimeke.overnight stay : Emarald resort

Excursion to Desanch ( Omo River )Omorate and cross the Omo River by local boat to visit the Dasennech village and learn about the life, music, culture, and more of the Desannnech people, also known as the Galeb tribe.visit One of the hammer village to learn about and experience their way of life, housing, music, coffee, and more you will attend if there is Jumping of the Bulls traditional Hamer wedding ceremonyOvernight stay ; Emarald resort

Turmi - JinkaThe Kara people of the Lower Omo River region use elaborate headdresses, body scarification, and body painting as forms of self-expression and cultural value in their ceremonies, which are steeped in rich cultural symbolism. In the southern Ethiopian region known as the Lower Omo Valley, there is a vibrant agriculturalist tribe that numbers fewer than a thousand people. Their environment may be lacking in advanced materials and natural resources, but it doesn't stop them from wanting to express themselves artistically and symbolically in unique ways.

After your visit, drive to Jinka. On the way, you will visit Dimeka Market on the market day, which is Saturday.visit the ethnological museum in Jinka. Just so that you have hint about Nation and Nationalities of Southern Ethiopia the people.Accommodation : Nasa Hotel

Jinka to Addis Ababashopping time and In evening, farewell party with cultural dinner and traditional special buffet and local drinks to experience Ethiopia’s cultural meals and drinks. After farewell party you will be transferred to airport for international departure.