6 days Omo valley cultural Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Addis Ababa - Arbaminch
1 stop
1
Dorze Village
an hour drive uphill to Chencha to visit the Dorze, one of the many small segments of the great Omotic language group of southern Ethiopia. Once warriors, they have now turned to farming and weaving to earn a living. Their success in the field of weaving has been phenomenal and the Dorze name is synonymous with the best in woven cotton cloth. Each amazing Dorze bamboo house has its own small garden surrounded by enset (false banana plantation), beds of spices and cabbage, and tobacco (the Dorze are passionate smokers). The main house is a tall up to twelve meters bee-hived shaped building with an aristocratic ‘nose’, which forms a reception room for guests and is usually furnished with two benches. The vaulted ceiling and walls of the spacious and airy houses are covered with an elegant thatch of enset to form a smooth and steep unbroken dome. Accommodation: Mora lodge
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Arbaminch - Jinka
2 stops
2
Konso Cultural Centre
visit Konso (one of the World Heritage sites in Ethiopia). Konso is known for its stone wall villages and Cultural landscape particularly recognized for their communal sustainable work of terrace system registered by UNESCO
3 hours • Admission ticket included
3
Jinka
the Ari Village where you get to see food preparation and their unique life style the Ari, who constitute the most populous group in the middle Omo Valley. Women who wear skirts made from Enset, a tree resembling a banana, are pottery experts.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Jinka - Murisi ( mago national park )
2 stops
4
Mago National Park
Visit the Mursi settlement during a day trip to Mago National Park. One of Ethiopia's more unusual ethnic groupings is the Mursi. Their dwellings are composed of straw leaves and are quite low. The women like to adorn their earlobes and dramatically expanded lower lips with terracotta.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
5
Turmi
In the afternoon, you will drive to Turmi, home of the Hammer people. The Hamer tribe lives around the town of Turmi. Sharing a very similar culture with the Banna tribe, who live close by, as well as sharing a few traditions with the Kara tribe. The women have distinct hairstyles and necklaces that have meaning.On the way, you will visit the market place on the market day, which is Thursday, Key Afer, and Saturday, Dimeke.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Excursion to Karo
2 stops
6
A typical excursion to the Karo tribe in the Omo Valley, Ethiopia, may include a day of immersive cultural experiences. It often starts with a guided visit to a Karo village, where you can observe traditional practices and lifestyles, including unique body painting and beadwork. Travelers might engage in local activities like farming or fishing, followed by a traditional meal. The program may also include interactions with community members to learn about their customs and beliefs, as well as opportunities for photography, respecting local etiquette. The day usually concludes with sunset views along the Omo River, providing a picturesque backdrop to end your cultural exploration.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
7
Turmi
visit One of the hammer village to learn about and experience their way of life, housing, music, coffee, and more you will attend if there is Jumping of the Bulls traditional Hamer wedding ceremony
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Turmi - Jinka
2 stops
8
The Kara people of the Lower Omo River region use elaborate headdresses, body scarification, and body painting as forms of self-expression and cultural value in their ceremonies, which are steeped in rich cultural symbolism. In the southern Ethiopian region known as the Lower Omo Valley, there is a vibrant agriculturalist tribe that numbers fewer than a thousand people. Their environment may be lacking in advanced materials and natural resources, but it doesn't stop them from wanting to express themselves artistically and symbolically in unique ways. After your visit, drive to Jinka. On the way, you will visit Dimeka Market on the market day, which is Saturday.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
9
Jinka
visit the ethnological museum in Jinka. Just so that you have hint about Nation and Nationalities of Southern Ethiopia the people.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Jinka to Addis Ababa
1 stop
10
Addis Ababa
shopping time and In evening, farewell party with cultural dinner and traditional special buffet and local drinks to experience Ethiopia’s cultural meals and drinks. After farewell party you will be transferred to airport for international departure.
6 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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