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6 Days Omo Valley Cultural Tour
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
$2,000
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Overview
The 6 Days Omo Valley Cultural Tour offers an authentic journey through Ethiopia's rich ethnic heritage. This unique experience showcases the vibrant traditions and lifestyles of the Omo Valley tribes.
- 🚌 Pickup from Jinka Airport with a comfortable drive to Turmi, including visits to Banna and Hamar villages or optional ceremonial events.
- 🌊 Meet the Dassanech people along the Omo River, known as "people of the delta," with opportunities to enjoy their unique lifestyle. Return to Turmi for lunch and the chance to witness the Bull Jumping Ceremony at an additional cost.
- 🛍️ Visit the bustling Turmi market on market days, where the Hamar and Karo tribes gather to buy, sell, and exchange goods.
- 🎨 Engage with the Karo tribe, famous for their body and facial paintings, in their picturesque village by the Omo River. Experience a traditional coffee ceremony in a local home for a genuine cultural connection.
- 🌄 Drive through Mago National Park to meet the Mursi tribe, renowned for their lip plates and body scarification, before returning to Jinka for lunch.
- 🏰 Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Konso village, including the ancient fortress, community houses, and a visit to the Konso chief's compound.
- 🌳 Hike to the ancestral graveyard within the forest, providing insights into the Konso people's rich history and traditions.
- 🐊 After breakfast, enjoy a boat trip on Lake Chamo to observe crocodiles, hippos, and diverse birdlife at the Crocodile Market.
- ✈️ All domestic flights and transportation are included, along with bottled water and a professional tour guide for a seamless experience.
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6 Days Omo Valley Cultural Tour
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 days
- Professional Tour Guide
- All Domestic Flights
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Other
- Bottled Water
- Pictures fee
- International Flight Expenses
- Personal Tips
- Personal Souvenirs
- Personal Laundry
- All Alcohol Drinks
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JinkaOur driver pick us from Jinka airport and continue driving 130km to Turmi town. On the way, we will visit a village of the Banna tribe and Hamar village or attend the available ceremonial events (Optional).
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Drive 70km south to meet with the Dassanech people. The word Dassanech means people of the delta. They are unique people whose livelihood interlay depends on the Omo River. Return to Turmi for lunch. We may also see the Bull Jumping Ceremony (Optional). If today wuold be a market day, we will visit the Turmi market where the Hamar, Karo tribes come all together to buy, sell and exchange their products.
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Omo Valley ToursDrive 65km west of Turmi and meet the Kara (Karo) tribe famous for body and facial paintings. They live in a beautiful village by the shore of the Omo River. You will meet the kara people and visit a family who will prepare a traditional coffee ceremony in their house. You will have the chance to discuss with the family and get a genuine connection with the people. In the afternoon, head to Jinka 128 km from Turmi. Today, on the way, we will also be able to visit the biggest market of Omo valley Dimeka.
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Mago National ParkDrive some 50km through the Mago National Park to meet face to face with the most famous Mursi tribe. The Mursi are popular for lip plates. They also do extensive body scarification. You will return to Jinka for lunch and continue the 140km drive on an asphalt road to Konso.
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Konso Cultural CentreOn the morning of this day, you will visit Konso village UNESCO world heritage site. You will discover the ancient wall or fortress of the Konso village, the community houses (Mora), and generation poles. You will also visit the Konso chief's compound and meet him at his traditional palace. You will visit his ancestral graveyard inside the forest by walking for about 20 minutes one way. Continue to Arba Minch for lunch and prosed to Dorze peoples village located on top of the Guge Mountain at an altitude of 2400 meters. You will enjoy the traditional doze food made from the False Banana (Enset) plant, and experience the traditional techniques of weaving and making pottery.
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Chamo LakeAfter breakfast, you will drive 10km to Lake Chamo and go on a boat trip to see Crocodiles, Hippos, and some birdlife at the so-called Crocodile Market. You will return back to Arba Minch and head to the airport before or after lunchtime to cache your flight back to Addis Ababa.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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6 Days Omo Valley Cultural Tour
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
$2,000
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!