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Discovering Ethiopian Vibrant Tribes 5 Days Omo valley tour

By Ethio Top Land Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is €1,059 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Explore the Omo Valley in Ethiopia on a 5-day tour from Addis Ababa. Discover the diverse cultures and traditions of the local tribes, including the Dorze, Konso, Kara, Hamer, Dassanech, and Mursi people.

Discover the Omo Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a 5-day tour Learn about the Dorze people's traditional weaving and vibrant dance culture
Explore the nine UNESCO-listed villages of the Konso people and their culture and Visit the Kara village and witness a traditional bull-jumping ceremony, See the Mursi tribe, known for the women's large clay lip plates as adornment

Activity location

  • Dorze Village
    • Dorze
    • 4300, Arba Minch, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Bole Addis Ababa International Airport
    • Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Discovering Ethiopian Vibrant Tribes 5 Days Omo valley tour
  • Activity duration is 5 days5d
    5d
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
€1,059.13 x 1 Adult€1,059.13

Total
Price is €1,059.13

What's included, what's not

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    • Boat excursion , and related costs
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    • Unlimited a bottle of water
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    • Photograph and video fees
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    • All entrance fees
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    • Ethiopian coffee or tea
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    • Land Cruiser car with fuel
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    • Local guide,
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    •Accommodation with breakfast
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    • Bull jumping ceremony
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    • Domestic Flight
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    • Alcohol
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    • Lunch and Dinner
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    • Personal expenses like as Laundry service and shopping
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    • Tips

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Fly to Arba Minch
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight stay at Paradise Lodge, Arba Minch.
Dorze Village
  • 7h
  • Admission ticket included
Depart for Arba Minch at 07:10, arriving at 08:15. Be greeted at the airport and transfer to your accommodation. Enjoy breakfast and check in. Head to Dorze village, situated in the Gughe Mountains. Admire the iconic beehive-shaped huts and learn about the Dorze people's traditional weaving and vibrant dance culture. Return to Arba Minch for a late lunch. In the afternoon, take a leisurely walk in the lush Arba Minch Forest Park. Enjoy dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay at Paradise Lodge, Arba Minch.
Day 2: Lake Chamo – Konso Village – Turmi
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Paradise Lodge, Turmi.
Chamo Lake
  • 7h
  • Admission ticket included
After an early breakfast, drive to Lake Chamo for a boat trip to the "crocodile market," where you can spot hippos, Africa's largest crocodiles, and various bird species. Head to Konso for lunch before exploring one of the nine UNESCO-listed villages. The Konso people are known for their unique "generation poles," which signify the passage of time and generations in the village. Continue your journey to Turmi, which takes about four hours. Overnight at Paradise Lodge, Turmi.
Day 3: Drive to Kara Village
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Paradise Lodge, Turmi.
Turmi
  • 8h
After breakfast, set off for Kara Village, home to approximately 3,000 people along the eastern banks of the Omo River. The Kara are recognised for their stunning villages and the body painting traditions of their children. After visiting the village, return to Turmi for lunch. In the afternoon, if circumstances allow, witness a traditional bull-jumping ceremony—a rite of passage for young men. Alternatively, observe a special event where female family members express their loyalty to the groom's family through a ceremonial whipping. If there is no bull-jumping ceremony, explore a Hamer village instead. Overnight at Paradise Lodge, Turmi.
Day 4: Visit to Dassanech Tribe and Drive to Jinka
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Nasa Hotel in Jinka
Dassenech Village
  • 7h
  • Admission ticket included
Drive to Omorate to cross the Omo River and visit a Dassanech village. Remember to bring your passports for this trip, as Omorate is near the Kenyan border and requires immigration documentation. Return to Turmi for lunch before checking out and driving to Jinka. on the ways, visit Mursi Tribe popular women of this tribe are known for wearing large clay lip plates as adornment, while men showcase intricate body paint designs
Day 5: Jinka Fly To Addis Ababa
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
Addis Ababa
  • 2h
early morning having a breakfast and fly back in Addis. later, you will have a farewell Dinner an ready for your departure

Location

Activity location

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    Dorze Village
    • Dorze
    • 4300, Arba Minch, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Bole Addis Ababa International Airport
    • Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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