Discover Ethiopia’s rich cultural tapestry on a 5-day Omo Valley tour. Engage with indigenous tribes, explore ancient traditions, and experience unforgettable encounters.
Discover Ethiopia’s rich cultural tapestry on a 5-day Omo Valley tour. Engage with indigenous tribes, explore ancient traditions, and experience unforgettable encounters.
Day 1: Transfer to the airport and fly to Arbaminch for pick up
Chencha - Transfer to the airport and fly to Arbaminch. On arrival meet your driver and head to Chencha to visit the Dorze people who are known for their weaving culture which is reflected in their beautiful cotton clothes, fences, and beehive shaped bamboo huts. We are sure that you…
Day 1: Transfer to the airport and fly to Arbaminch for pick up
Chencha - Transfer to the airport and fly to Arbaminch. On arrival meet your driver and head to Chencha to visit the Dorze people who are known for their weaving culture which is reflected in their beautiful cotton clothes, fences, and beehive shaped bamboo huts. We are sure that you will be able to immerse yourself fully into the tribal culture of Ethiopia here.
Day 2 - Drive to Jinka
Jinka - After early breakfast, drive Konso village (UNESCO site) to visit the Konso people and their terrace. Further drive to Mago National Park and visit the Mursi tribe. They are renowned for the strange custom followed by their women who on reaching maturity, have their lower lips slit and circular disks inserted. In the afternoon, if time allows, we will make an excursion to the interesting Ari village to experience their culture and way of life demonstrated by members of the village.
Day 3: Drive to Turmi
Turmi - After breakfast, drive to Turmi- the settlement of the Hamer tribe. If the day is Saturday or Tuesday or Thursday, we will visit the local tribal market along the path. The rest of the day, visit the Hamer village. The women of the Hamer are known particularly for their striking, adorned with thick plaits of ochre-colored hair hanging down in a heavy fringe, leather skirts decorated with cowries, a dozen or more copper bracelets fixed tightly around their arms. Here, the men are noted for the initiation ceremony of jumping over the Bulls. Catching this interesting ritual is entirely a matter of chance.
Day 4: Turmi
Day 5: Drive to Arbaminch and fly back to Addis Ababa
Arba Minch Town - After early breakfast, we will head to Arbaminch to take the flight back to Addis Ababa. On arrival in Addis Ababa, make your way to your place.
- Private transportation
- Local guides and Scout where needed
- Ethiopian SIM card with 1 month of internet/data
- 4 nights accommodation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Breakfast
- All entrance fees, Village and elders payments, boat trip on Lake Chamo
- All fees and/or taxes
- Dietary restrictions accommodated
- Miscellaneous adventure activities with specific gear or equipment at our cost
- Private transportation
- Local guides and Scout where needed
- Ethiopian SIM card with 1 month of internet/data
- 4 nights accommodation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Breakfast
- All entrance fees, Village and elders payments, boat trip on Lake Chamo
- All fees and/or taxes
- Dietary restrictions accommodated
- Miscellaneous adventure activities with specific gear or equipment at our cost
- Personal expenses and tips
- Personal expenses and tips
Embark on an extraordinary journey through Ethiopia’s diverse cultural tapestry on our immersive tour. Guests will have the unique opportunity to engage deeply with Ethiopia’s indigenous communities, starting with firsthand experiences of the Dorze tribe’s weaving culture. The journey continues with visits to Konso village, providing insights into…
Embark on an extraordinary journey through Ethiopia’s diverse cultural tapestry on our immersive tour. Guests will have the unique opportunity to engage deeply with Ethiopia’s indigenous communities, starting with firsthand experiences of the Dorze tribe’s weaving culture. The journey continues with visits to Konso village, providing insights into ancient traditions, followed by an exploration of Mago National Park to meet the Mursi tribe, known for their unique customs. Crossing the Omo River by boat leads to encounters with the Dasenech people and their distinctive body scarification practices. The tour culminates in Murulle, the village of the Karo people, where guests can witness traditional ceremonies and gain a profound understanding of this fascinating culture. This tour promises an enriching blend of cultural discovery, authentic encounters, and unforgettable experiences across Ethiopia’s remarkable landscape.
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegen, gluten-free and so on
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.