- Jinka - Our driver pick us from Jinka airport and continue driving 130km to Turmi town. On the way, we will visit a village of the Banna tribe and Hamar village or attend the available ceremonial events (Optional).
- Omorate - Drive 70km south to meet with the Dassanech people. The word Dassanech means people of the delta. They are unique people whose livelihood interlay depends on the Omo River. Return to Turmi for lunch. We may also see the Bull Jumping Ceremony (Optional).
If today wuold be a market day, we will visit the Turmi market where the Hamar, Karo tribes come all together to buy, sell and exchange their products.
- Omo National Park and River - Drive 65km west of Turmi and meet the Kara (Karo) tribe famous for body and facial paintings. They live in a beautiful village by the shore of the Omo River. You will meet the kara people and visit a family who will prepare a traditional coffee ceremony in their house. You will have the chance to discuss with the family and get a genuine connection with the people. In the afternoon, head to Jinka 128 km from Turmi.
Today, on the way, we will also be able to visit the biggest market of Omo valley Dimeka.
- Mago National Park - Drive some 50km through the Mago National Park to meet face to face with the most famous Mursi tribe. The Mursi are popular for lip plates. They also do extensive body scarification. You will return to Jinka for lunch and continue the 140km drive on an asphalt road to Konso.
- Konso Cultural Centre - On the morning of this day, you will visit Konso village UNESCO world heritage site. You will discover the ancient wall or fortress of the Konso village, the community houses (Mora), and generation poles. You will also visit the Konso chief’s compound and meet him at his traditional palace. You will visit his ancestral graveyard inside the forest by walking for about 20 minutes one way. Continue to Arba Minch for lunch and prosed to Dorze peoples village located on top of the Guge Mountain at an altitude of 2400 meters. You will enjoy the traditional doze food made from the False Banana (Enset) plant, and experience the traditional techniques of weaving and making pottery.
- Chamo Lake - After breakfast, you will drive 10km to Lake Chamo and go on a boat trip to see Crocodiles, Hippos, and some birdlife at the so-called Crocodile Market. You will return back to Arba Minch and head to the airport before or after lunchtime to cache your flight back to Addis Ababa.
- Domestic flights included
- Complimentary bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- All fees and taxes covered
- Expert tour guide
- All Alcohol Drinks
- Personal Laundry
- Personal Souvenirs
- Personal Tips
- International Flight Expenses
- Pictures fee
This journey provides an authentic and unique opportunity to explore the most renowned tribes of the Omo Valley.
The southern region of Ethiopia is home to a diverse array of ethnic groups, with this locale being the site where early human remains were first discovered. These ancient tribes have stayed in the valleys even as human migration led to the colonization of the entire earth. The linguistic diversity is remarkable, with 45 different languages spoken among tribes such as the Borena and Mursi, as well as the less populous Karo and Dassanech (or Galeb) tribes. These communities have a wide range of intriguing cultural customs, one of which is their distinctive way of constructing houses. The Sidama, Gurage, and Dorze people, for example, use bamboo to create dome-like abodes that are well-adapted to their surroundings and possess remarkable durability.
Known for elaborate cultural ceremonies, the Karo tribe resides by the Lower Omo River, with members distinguished by their ornate body painting with white chalk and impressive headgear.
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