• Jinka - The driver will pick up the group from Jinka airport and drive 130km to Turmi town. Along the way, there will be a visit to a Banna tribe village and a Hamar village, with the option to attend any available ceremonial events.
• Omorate - Travel 70km south to meet the Dassanech people, whose name means “people of the delta.” Their unique lifestyle is closely tied to the Omo River. Return to Turmi for lunch, with the possibility of witnessing the Bull Jumping Ceremony.

If today is a market day, there will be a visit to the Turmi market where the Hamar and Karo tribes gather to buy, sell, and exchange their goods.

• Omo National Park and River - Drive 65km west of Turmi to meet the Kara (Karo) tribe, renowned for their body and facial paintings. They reside in a picturesque village along the Omo River. There will be an opportunity to meet the Kara people and visit a family who will host a traditional coffee ceremony. This is a chance to engage with the family and form a genuine connection. In the afternoon, travel to Jinka, 128 km from Turmi.

Today, there will also be a visit to the largest market in the Omo Valley, Dimeka.

• Mago National Park - Drive approximately 50km through Mago National Park to meet the renowned Mursi tribe, famous for their lip plates and extensive body scarification. Return to Jinka for lunch and continue the 140km journey on an asphalt road to Konso.
• Konso Cultural Centre - In the morning, visit the Konso village, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Discover the ancient walls or fortress of the Konso village, community houses (Mora), and generation poles. Visit the Konso chief’s compound and meet him at his traditional palace. Explore his ancestral graveyard in the forest with a 20-minute walk each way. Continue to Arba Minch for lunch and proceed to the Dorze people’s village, located atop Guge Mountain at an altitude of 2400 meters. Enjoy traditional Dorze food made from the False Banana (Enset) plant and experience traditional weaving and pottery-making techniques.
• Chamo Lake - After breakfast, drive 10km to Lake Chamo for a boat trip to see crocodiles, hippos, and birdlife at the Crocodile Market. Return to Arba Minch and head to the airport before or after lunch to catch the flight back to Addis Ababa.

• Professional Tour Guide
• All Domestic Flights
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Bottled Water

• All Alcohol Drinks
• Personal Laundry
• Personal Souvenirs
• Personal Tips
• International Flight Expenses
• Pictures fee

This journey offers an authentic and unique opportunity to explore many of the renowned tribes of the Omo Valley.

Southern Ethiopia boasts a rich tapestry of ethnic origins and is the site where the earliest examples of primitive humans were discovered. While human migration eventually populated the entire globe, the original tribes of these valleys have remained. The region is home to a vibrant linguistic heritage, with 45 languages spoken by tribes such as the Borena and Mursi, as well as the smaller Karo and Dassanech (or Galeb) tribes. The area is known for its intriguing cultural practices, including distinctive home-building techniques. The Sidama, Gurage, and Dorze tribes construct their homes using bamboo in a beehive-like style, resulting in durable structures well-suited to the environment.

Residing along the Lower Omo River, the Karo tribe is celebrated for its rich cultural rituals, with members recognized for their chalk-painted bodies and stunning head-dresses.

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