The Omo valley, meeting tribes and discovering traditions

For those seeking to live unparalled and authentic experiences

5 nights / 6 days

PACKAGE

Day 1: Meet the Aris

Itinerary

  • You will fly from Addis Ababa to Jinka in the south of Ethiopia
  • Lunch
  • After lunch, we will visit the Ethnographic Museum of South Omo
  • We will then visit the village of Ari where we will meet its inhabitants
  • Dinner

It should be noted that on Saturdays and Mondays there is no flight for Jinka.

Day 2: Meet the Mursis

Itinerary

  • After breakfast, we will leave Jinka to visit Mago National Park
  • We will meet the Mursis, where the women are famous for their lip plates
  • Lunch
  • We will take the road to the city of Turmi
  • Dinner
  • Spend the night in Turmi

Day 3: Meet the Dassanech and the Hammer people

Itinerary

  • We will go to Omorate and we will cross the Omo River
  • Then we will meet the Dassanech
  • Lunch
  • After lunch, we will meet the Hammer
  • Dinner
  • Accomodation in Turmi

Day 4: The tribal villages

Itinerary

  • After breakfast, we will go to the village of Karo, renown for the bodily sacrifices of its inhabitants
  • Lunch
  • We will then visit the tribal villages of Derashe, Tsemay and Benna, to meet those who live there
  • Dinner
  • Accomodation in Arbaminch

Day 5: The Konso tribe

Itinerary

  • We will visit the walled villages of Konso tribe, where the landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Lunch
  • We will cross Lake Chamo by boat, it is famous for the crocodiles that live in there and on the surrounding banks
  • We will also see hippos and birds
  • Dinner

Day 6: The Dorze

Itinerary

  • After breakfast, we will visit the village of Dorze, renowned for its bamboo huts and weaving of traditional clothing
  • Lunch
  • We will fly to Addis Ababa
  • At your leisure, you can enjoy shopping in the city
  • If you have a flight in the afternoon, we will drive you to the airport

What’s included

  • Accommodation on Twin/Double occupancy basis
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Ground transportation service including all transfers
  • Entrance fees
  • English-speaking guide
  • Scout/ranger
  • One liter of mineral water per day per person

Note: Other expenses are excluded

Supplements:

Supplement for French/ Italian/ German/ Spanish / Portuguese Guide: USD 520

Terms and conditions

Free for children under 5 years
50% of adult price for those between 5 and 12 years
The price is valid until 31/12/2020

Important note: The below periods are high tourism season for Ethiopia and thus adequate prior booking is required

1. 21-30 Sep, during MESKEL FESTIVAL at all major tourist destinations
2. 13-25 Jan, during EPIPHANY FESTIVAL, at all major tourist destinations
3. Either in late January or early February, during AU SUMMIT, only in Addis

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