This classic tour of South Ethiopia is a sensory overload of cultures that makes Ethiopia arc of diversity—for travellers with a passion for real experience of Culture and Nature through the most diversify tribes of Omo Valley tribes; Mursi People, Hamer People, Karo People, Konso People….
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Destination | Omo Valley |
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Day 1: Arrival Addis Ababa
Meet at Bole International airport and transfer to hotel. The rest of the day is exploring the town of Addis Ababa; we began with National Museum to view the 3.6 million year old remains of Lucy, whose skeletal remains were discovered in 1974, Holy Trinity Cathedrals and time permitting Mount Entoto which rises up to an altitude of 3200 meters and offers the panoramic view of the metropolis and Mercato the open market.
Optional tour to Fistula Hospital is a remarkable place to visit, and is considered the best-run charity in the country
Overnight Jupiter International Hotel.
Day 2: Addis Ababa- Ariba Minch
Drive to Ariba Minch via Butajirra, on the way visit Tiya Engraved Stelae field dated back 12th century and UNESCO’s world heritage site. Overnight Paradise Lodge.
Day 3: Ariba Minch -Turmi via Dimeka
Drive to Turmi, en route visit the Konso people with colourfully costumed dress, impressive terracing farming Land and unusually engraved wooden totem used as grave markers can be seen. Further along the route crossing the Woito River, visit Tsemay village. Overnight Turmi Splendour Lodge.
Day 4: Turmi –Murule –Turmi
Drive to Murule and visit the Karo People. You will be driving through the Hamer village, which is good opportunity to see the way of life of the Hamer people. The Karo Tribe is famous for body decoration, scaring and body painting. They reside by the side of the Omo River. Drive back to Turmi and in the afternoon visit one of the known Hamer village and attend Tribal dance and bull jumping ceremony which is occasionally coincides and optional.
Overnight Turmi Splendour Lodge.
Day 5: Turmi –Omorate –Jinka
In the morning, drive to Omorate and cross the Omo River by local boat to visit the Dasennech tribe (also known as Galeb tribe). Afterwards, drive to Jinka. Overnight Eco Omo Lodge.
Day 6: Jinka –Mursi –Jinka
Drive to Jinka then Excursion drive to Mago National park to visit Mursi tribe known for inserting a lip plate (a clay disc) inserted into their cut and stretched lower lip known for their women lip plates and men for ritual stick fighting (donga).Overnight Eco Omo Lodge.
Day 7: Jinka-Ariba Minch
Drive to Arba Minch on the way visit Tsemai tribes at Key Afer, Upon arrival we will have boat trip on Lake Chamo for spotting Crockodiles & Hippos and bird species.
Overnight Paradise Lodge.
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