5-Day Omo Valley Tribal Tour

Overview

The importance of the Lower Omo Valley has been recognized by UNESCO, which has declared it a cultural World Heritage site. This vast, scenic valley is however most famous for its staggering cultural diversity. Over a dozen distinctive ethnic groups exist here, many of whom live lives little touched by the modern world. This is largely due to the area’s remoteness and prior near-inaccessibility, forming a natural barrier to modernization and the detribalization of the Omo Valley.

Tour Features

Mid-range tour

This mid-range tour uses lodges and hotels.

Private tour

This tour can be organized exclusively for you

Minimum age

4 years old

Activities & Transport

Activities:

Game drives & nature hikes/walks

Transport:

Minivan

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Day	Accommodation	Meals
1	Haile Resort Arba Minch	All meals included
2-3	Buska Lodge	All meals included
4	Eco Omo Lodge	All meals included
5	No accomodation	Breakfast & Lunch Included

Note: Note; The rooms will be shared if travellers are 2+ Traveller 1 2 3 4 5 Room(s) 1 1 2 2 3

Included

Park fees(For non-residents)
All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
All flights during the tour
All Taxes/VAT
Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water(On all days)

Excluded

International flights(From/to home)
Roundtrip airport transfer
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)

Itineraries

Day 1

Addis to Arba Minch

Morning transfer to the airport for check in to fly to Arbaminch. Lunch in the hotel. Afternoon a drive to Chencha to see the Dorze tribes and their village. The Dorze are Well known cotton weavers, the Dorze tribe were once warriors. They are famous for their cotton woven cloths and beehive huts. Admire the wonderful view of Lake Abaya and Chamo. Overnight Haile Resort Arbaminch.

Destination
Arba Minch (City)

Accommodation

Haile Resort Arba Minch

Mid-range hotel located in or near Arba Minch
If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided

Meals

-All meals included

-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2

Drive to Turmi

Early morning breakfast and drive to lake Chamo for early morning boat excursion to see the Crocodile Market and the Hippos. (Here crocodiles are some of the longest in Africa, With length of 8 and also above meters.) Proceed to Konso visit the Konso village which is one of the world heritage sites of UNESCO. Enjoy Konso – Gargesie near the village lies a giant cleft, within which many rock formations resembling the outline of their forms in New York. Then drive to Turmi and on the way visit the Konso, Tsemay and Ari tribes. Cross the weito Dessert which is the home of the Tsemay tribes. Overnight Buska lodge.

Destination
Turmi (Omo Valley)

Accommodation

Buska Lodge

Mid-range lodge located in or near Turmi
If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided

Meals

-All meals included

-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3

Turmi -Omorate -Turmi

This morning we will rise early and drive to the edge of the Omo River. We will cross the river to the villages of the Dasanech tribes (a motor boat or a ferry maybe available but is not guaranteed). The Dasanech are a semi-nomadic tribe numbering approximately 50,000. Their clans stretch across Sudan, Kenya and Southern Ethiopia. Then are known for their very unique and ornate hair buns. Afternoon visit the Market at Dimeka that gives a good opportunity to see many tribes together exchanging goods. Overnight Buska lodge.

Destination
Omorate (Omo Valley)

Accommodation

Buska Lodge

Mid-range lodge located in or near Turmi
If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided

Meals

-All meals included

-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4

Turmi- Karo- Jinka

Today we get to the gallery, the gallery of body painting. Patterns, ornaments and even scars on the body of the Karo tribe can be viewed endlessly. And Kalashnikov assault rifles, with which they protect their property from other tribes, give the tribe a "wild, but not primitive look". They are the most artistic tribe in the Omo valley. Afternoon Drive to Jinka visiting the Ari, Benna tribes and their villages. Overnight Eco Omo Lodge.

Destination
Jinka (Omo Valley)

Accommodation

Eco Omo Lodge

Mid-range lodge located in or near Jinka
If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided

Meals

-All meals included

-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5

Visit Mursi and fly back to Addis

Enter Mago National Park to visit the Mursi people and their villages. Here for beauty women insert round clay plates in their lips. The men practice scarification based on the number of enemies or wild animals they have killed in battle. Back to Jinka and take the flight back to Addis. Have farewell dinner in the best cultural restaurant, depart to airport to catch the international flight and it will be end of the trip.

Destination
Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation

Not Specified

Meals

-All meals included

-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Start Date

No. of People

Available Providers

No providers!

Description

To book a tour pick one of the above prices and unlock the Provider information

5-Day Omo Valley Tribal Tour