omo valley tribes

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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This Tour can be start in Addis Ababa and also Arbaminch and let you to discover the south omo valley home for the divers and distinict tribal groups spectacular nature and reserve , relaxing and spotting birds on the reft valley lakes , get up close and interact with the tribes 

High light
• wild life
• interact with tribes
• Boat trip 
• bird watching 
• village trails

Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Fly or drive to Arba Minch. Enroute visit the Dorze people. (480km)

Stop At: Tiya World Heritage Site, Tiya Ethiopia
After we leave Addis to Arba minch make stop in Tiya to visit Archaeological site.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Dorze Village, Dorze, Arba Minch 4300 Ethiopia
Before we arrive in Arba minch we drive up to Chencha mountain to visit Dorze peoples who live on the mountain of chencha . the Dorze are renowned for their cotton-weaving techniques and beehive shaped houses constructed from organic materials .then proceed to Arba minch.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Derik Hotel

Day 2: Boat trip on Lake Chamo and drive to Jinka (240km).

Stop At: Chamo Lake, Arba Minch Ethiopia
After Breakfast Boat trip on lake chamo spotting the biggest crocodiles, Hippos and Aquatic Birds.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Konso Cultural Centre, On the road with Stawberry Fields Eco-Lodge, Konso Ethiopia
After we leave Arba minch driving the west for jinka on our ways watching beautiful land-scape like the terraced mountains konso ,
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Eyob Hotel

Day 3: Visit Mursi and drive To Turmi

Stop At: Mago National Park, 1000 Ethiopia
Departure will be after breakfast at 8:00 then drive to Mursi village, we go through the unmanageable slopes off road the only way that allow us to reach this tribe that live really isolated, their costumes and the uses that have been handed down for hundreds of years extremely interesting , typical hairstyle , sculptural bodies painted for the ceremonies.
PM drive to Turmi(120km)
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Turmi, Turmi, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region
In turmi, we will visit Hamer Tribe the very friendist tribe in omo valley. They are very known by their Bull Jumping ceremony and decorated womens dress. if we get Bull Jumping ceremony we will attend.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: camping

Day 4: visit Kara Tribe and Datcench Tribe

Stop At: Omo National Park and River, Jinka 2222 Ethiopia
AM visit Kara 65km away from Turmi , Kara peoples are the smallest population in omo valley only 2000 inhabitancies in three villages who lives on a promontory beautiful Buska point of view on the bend of the omo river they love to decorate the body men are famous for both facial and body decoration Tuesday made with white chalk , women only face and also the women’s care a lot to their hairstyle
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Omo National Park and River, Jinka 2222 Ethiopia
After lunch drive to south to Kenya boarder to visit Datcenech peoples ,these tribe lives in the boarder of south Sudan and Kenya near lake Turkana . They are peoples of warriors , Along we pass the border between Hammer and Datcenech we will use traditional boat made of wood to cross omo river , After we finish visiting them drive back to Turmi
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: camping

Day 5: Flight to Addis Ababa from Jinka Airport

Stop At: Jinka, Jinka, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region
AM we drive to jinka and fly to Addis Ababa
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:

No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions

  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • Bottled water
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • 5x Breakfast
  • Accommodation included: 4 nights
  • 4x Breakfast
  • Entry/Admission - Mago National Park
  • Entry/Admission - Chamo Lake
  • Entry/Admission - Tiya World Heritage Site
  • Entry/Admission - Dorze Village
  • Entry/Admission - Omo National Park and River
  • Entry/Admission - Konso Cultural Centre

Exclusions

  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • domestic flight

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Adult pricing applies to all travelers Yes
  • Dress code is formal
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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Cancellation

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