7 Days Omo Valley Cultural Tour Flight and Drive

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Flight to Jinka – Visit Ari Village
1 stop
1
Jinka
Fly from Addis Ababa to Jinka, the gateway to the Omo Valley. Upon arrival, visit the nearby Ari tribe, known for their pottery and colorful clothing. Enjoy a cultural walk through the village, meet local families, and learn about their traditional way of life.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Mursi Tribe – Drive to Turmi via Benna and Stick Walking Boys
2 stops
2
Mago National Park
Early morning drive to Mago National Park to visit the iconic Mursi tribe, famous for their lip plates and unique customs.
3 minutes • Admission ticket included
3
Turmi
Continue driving to Turmi, stopping along the way to see Benna tribal villages and the “stick-walking boys,” a symbol of youth and culture in the region.
4 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Desanech Tribe & Hamer Village
2 stops
4
Omorate
After breakfast, cross the Omo River to visit the Desanech tribe, one of the most remote communities in the region
2 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Turmi
In the afternoon, explore a Hamer village, where women are adorned with ochre braids and traditional jewelry. If available, witness a bull-jumping ceremony, a rite of passage in Hamer culture.
3 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Kangate & Karo Tribes – Bull Jumping
3 stops
6
Kangaten
Visit the Kangate tribe, known for their distinct hair styles and body painting. Continue to Korcho village, home to the Karo people, celebrated for their intricate body art and stunning views over the Omo River.
4 minutes • Admission ticket included
7
Turmi
Return to your lodge for lunch and refreshing break. Continue the tribal exploration around Hamer village to find the bull-jumping ceremony. ( I Available). Back to the lodge after the cultural discovery for overnight and dinner.
3 minutes • Admission ticket free
8
Korcho village, home to the Karo people, celebrated for their intricate body art and stunning views over the Omo River.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Turmi to Arbaminch via Konso
1 stop
9
Arba Minch
Depart Turmi and head to Arbaminch, the land of “forty springs.” En route, stop at the Konso Cultural Landscape (UNESCO World Heritage Site) to explore the terraced hills and traditional Konso villages. Enjoy lunch in Konso town before continuing to Arbaminch.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Lake Chamo Boat Safari & Dorze Village
2 stops
10
Chamo Lake
In the morning, enjoy a boat safari on Lake Chamo, where you can spot hippos, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife. Return to the hotel for lunch and a short break.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
11
Dorze Village
At 3 PM, drive to the highlands to visit the Dorze people, famous for their beehives, elephant-shaped huts and traditional weaving.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Fly Back to Addis – City Tour & Farewell Dinner
1 stop
12
Addis Ababa
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Addis Ababa. Upon arrival, enjoy a short city tour or last-minute shopping at local markets. In the evening, attend a traditional farewell dinner with cultural dance performances before being dropped off at the airport for your international flight. End of Tour
5 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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