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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.
Overview
The Omo Valley, a tapestry of rich cultures and ancient traditions, invites you to immerse yourself in its vibrant tribes. This 6-day cultural tour offers an authentic glimpse into the lives of the Borena, Mursi, Karo, and Dassanech people, showcasing their unique customs and breathtaking landscapes.
- 🏷️ 6 Days Omo Valley Cultural Tour: This comprehensive package includes all domestic flights and transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, ensuring a comfortable journey through the heart of Southern Ethiopia.
- 🗓️ Daily Departures: Enjoy flexible scheduling with pick-up from Jinka airport, allowing you to start your adventure at your convenience.
- 🚗 Scenic Drives: Experience stunning landscapes as you travel 130 km to Turmi, with opportunities to visit the Banna and Hamar villages along the way.
- 🌍 Cultural Encounters: Engage with the Dassanech people, known as the "people of the delta," and witness their unique lifestyle intertwined with the Omo River.
- 🛍️ Market Day Experience: If your visit coincides with a market day, immerse yourself in the vibrant Turmi market, where the Hamar and Karo tribes gather to trade.
- 🎨 Artistic Interactions: Meet the Karo tribe, famous for their intricate body and facial paintings, and participate in a traditional coffee ceremony with a local family.
- 🌿 Mago National Park Adventure: Drive through Mago National Park to meet the Mursi tribe, renowned for their distinctive lip plates and body art.
- 🏰 UNESCO Heritage Exploration: Visit the Konso village, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and learn about the ancient walls, community houses, and traditional practices of the Konso people.
- 🐊 Lake Chamo Excursion: Conclude your journey with a boat trip on Lake Chamo, where you can spot crocodiles, hippos, and diverse birdlife.
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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!