6 Days Cultural tour to Omo valley

Overview

Discover the rich cultural heritage of Ethiopia’s Omo Valley, home to diverse indigenous tribes such as the Hamar, Karo, Dassanech and Mursi. This 6-day journey offers authentic village visits, traditional ceremonies, colorful markets and breathtaking landscapes along the Omo River. Experience ancient customs, unique body art, and warm local hospitality while exploring one of Africa’s most fascinating cultural regions.

Day 1- Full day drive Addis ababa – Arba minch

Morning after breakfast meet with SET staffs (driver and guide) at your preferred departure point and
time, start drive down to south, the drive will take you along the scenic farmlands of Gurage People
stop at UNSCO Tiya Steal Filed to visit the 12th century, We will also drive through the Wolayta
farmlands, with views of the lush green hills and valleys, late afternoon arrival at Arbaminch (Forty Springs).  Arbaminch takes its name from the bubbling streams that cover the groundwater forest occupying the flats of the town, Overnight hotel
Day 2- Arbaminch- Jinka on the way boat trip at
Lake Chamo and key Afer Market (Thursday)

Early in the morning drive to the Lake shore to have a boat trip on Lake Chamo, Boat trip on Lake
Chamo is along the best anywhere in Ethiopia. One can spot many Hippos and the world's most
spectacular concentrations of Giant Nile Crocodiles which measure about 6 meter with the water
birds are great the scenery is truly unforgettable, then drive further to KEY AFER- Tribal Market- one
of the best market in the OMO VALLEY since at list four different tribes are coming to attend these
weekly market arrival to the small town and escort a local guide walking around the market and
explore different section of the market including animal, vegetable, cereals and much more. Then
continue drive back to Jinka, overnight hotel.

Day 3-Jinka- Turmi on the way excursion to Mursi
Tribe

After breakfast early in the morning leave Jinka and drive to Mursi village to visit and appreciate the
very attractive culture of Mursi tribe. They are renowned for the strange custom followed by their
women who, on reaching maturity, have their lower lips slit and circular clay discs inserted, Then
continue drive to Turmi on the way visit Bana Tribe, overnight hotel.

Day 4- Excursion to Omorate- Dasench Tribe- Dimeka
Market (Saturday/Tuesday) Afternoon Hamer
Village

Friday This day early in the morning after breakfast drive 73 km west to visit the Dassench/Geleb
people; who inhabited in the bank of Omo River and we cross the Omo River by locally made boat to
see the village, then drive to Dimeka Market to attend the weekly colorful market of the HAMER tribe
then drive back to Turmi after afternoon break in the lodge late afternoon walk from the lodge to the
village to visit the HAMER tribe with their own way of life interaction with their way of life, overnight
Lodge.

Day 5- Drive Turmi- Arbaminch– on the way Karo tribe
at Murulle & Konso tribe

Morning after breakfast Head to Murulle to see the Karo tribe, famous for their body panting (they
prepare the ink for the painting from locally available material like flower, soil and animal blood) we
will also admire the scenery view of the Omo river from the edge of the village, then drive to
Arbaminch on the way stop at KONSO to visit the Konso tribe with their king- UNSCO registered site
for their extensive terracing and practice of making a wooden grave mark for their hero and kings,
continue driving and late afternoon arrival to Arbaminch, overnight hotel.

Day 6- Drive Arbaminch – Addis ababa- on the way
visit the Dorze tribe and their Village- departure

Early in the morning drive back to Addis Ababa on the way visit the Dorze tribe and their village,
famed for their bee hive shaped houses and their weaving skills. Weaving is a primary profession for
many Dorze. They are also farmers, who prevent soil erosion by ingenious terracing of the
mountainsides. Around their huts they have their own little garden with vegetables, spices; tobacco
and Enset (false-banana or musa Ensetethe. Then straight drive back to Addis Ababa through the
Great Rift Valley, passing more interesting villages and attractions. On the way lunch at local
restaurants, late afternoon arrival at Addis Ababa, finally cultural dinner with live cultural dance
performances in one of the best Ethiopian traditional restaurant. Then transfer to the airport for your
departure.