5-Day Overview of the Best of Omo Valley Tour
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.
Day 1 Fly to Arba Minch
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
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
After breakfast, set off for Kara Village, home to approximately 3,000 people along the eastern banks of the Omo River. The Kara are recognized 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 Keyafer then back to Arba Minch
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
Early morning having a breakfast and fly back in Addis. later, you will have a farewell Dinner an ready for your departure.
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