5-Day Cultural Tour of Ethiopia's Southern Tribes and Omo Valley
Highlights
Addis Ababa, Arba Minch
cultural, sightseeing, Tribal
Private Tour
5 Days
Easy
English
Description
Experience an immersive 5-day cultural expedition through Southern Ethiopia, starting from Arba Minch and venturing deep into the Omo Valley. Explore the rich traditions of the Dorze, Konso, Kara, Hamer, Dassanech, and Mursi tribes. Cruise the crocodile-filled waters of Lake Chamo, admire UNESCO-listed villages, witness bull-jumping ceremonies, and observe ancient customs and artistry in some of Africa's most remote and fascinating communities.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Fly Addis Ababa to Arba Minch – Visit Dorze Village
- Depart from Addis Ababa at 7:10 AM and arrive in Arba Minch at 8:15 AM.
Meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel.
Enjoy breakfast and complete check-in procedures.
Drive to the Gughe Mountains and explore Dorze Village.
Admire traditional beehive-shaped huts and learn about weaving and dance traditions.
Return to Arba Minch for a late lunch.
Take a peaceful walk in Arba Minch Forest Park.
Eat dinner at the hotel.
Stay overnight at Arba Minch Tourist Hotel.
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Day 2: Lake Chamo – Konso Villages – Turmi
- Eat an early breakfast and depart for Lake Chamo.
Embark on a boat trip to the “crocodile market” to spot hippos, crocodiles, and birds.
Drive to Konso and enjoy lunch.
Explore one of the nine UNESCO-listed Konso villages.
Learn about the generation poles and community life of the Konso people.
Continue the drive to Turmi, a journey of approximately four hours.
Stay overnight at Emerald Lodge, Turmi.
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Day 3: Drive to Kara Village – Experience Hamer Traditions
- Eat breakfast and set off for Kara Village, located along the Omo River.
Explore the village and observe Kara traditions, especially their iconic body painting.
Return to Turmi for lunch.
Witness a traditional bull-jumping ceremony if available, or observe alternative cultural rites.
Visit a Hamer village if ceremonies are unavailable.
Stay overnight at Emerald Lodge, Turmi.
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Day 4: Visit Dassanech Tribe – Mursi Community – Drive to Jinka
- Depart for Omorate to visit a Dassanech village by crossing the Omo River.
Carry passports due to proximity to the Kenyan border.
Return to Turmi for lunch and check out.
Drive towards Jinka.
Stop en route to meet the Mursi community and learn about their unique adornments and traditions.
Stay overnight at Arba Minch Tourist Hotel.
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Day 5: Fly Jinka to Addis Ababa – Farewell Dinner
- Eat an early breakfast and transfer to the airport.
Fly from Jinka back to Addis Ababa.
Enjoy a farewell dinner prepared for your departure.
Proceed with onward travel arrangements or international departure.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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