Omo Valley 5 Day Small Group Cultural Tour From Addis Ababa
- 120 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 4 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
A multi-day cultural journey through southern Ethiopia’s Omo Valley takes you from Addis Ababa to Dorze, Karo, Hamar, Dassenech, and Mursi villages. Flights connect the journey at the start and finish, while road travel links the villages, Lake Chamo’s boat safari, the Omo River, and the South Omo Ethnography Museum. Visit the Keyafer and Dimeka markets on their scheduled market days, and see local traditions of body painting, clay-based colors, scarification, ornamental dress, and decorated headwear. An English-speaking driver-guide leads the shared group of up to 13 travelers through these cultural visits.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Entry/Admission - Dorze Village
- English Speaker driver guide
- Entry/Admission - Keyafer market
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Hamar Village
- Entry/Admission - Ari Village
- Professional guide
- 4 nights accommodation
- Entry/Admission - Konso Village
- Entry/Admission - Dassnech Village
- Hotel accommodation
- Entry/Admission - Mursi Village
- Entry/Admission - Nyangatom Village
- Entry/Admission - Dimeka market
- Entry/Admission - Kara Village
What's not
- All which are not included in the inclusion section
Itinerary
Day 1: Fly to Arbaminch then go for a cultural safari to explore an authentic Dorze village in the mountains overlooking Arbaminch. Learn about the Dorze people. Day 2: Boat safari on Lake Chamo, then drive to Turmi. Visit a local Konso village and the markets at Keyafer (Thursdays) and Dimeka (Saturdays). Day 3: Drive to Karo village known for skin scarification and ornamental decorations, then to Nyangatom village. Visit Hamer Tribe Village in the afternoon. Day 4: Visit Dassenech tribe village in Omorate town by the Omo River. Return to Turmi, drive to Jinka, visit Ari tribe village, the South Omo Ethnography Museum, and markets at Keyafer (Thursdays) and Dimeka (Saturdays). Day 5: Drive through Mago National Park to a Mursi tribe village. Return to Jinka, fly back to Addis for a farewell dinner and departure.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 13 travellers
- Operated by
- GishAbay Ethiopia Tours
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Addis Ababa
- Its from-price is 177% above the median of the 564 experiences we list in Addis Ababa.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 92 of 564.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's capital, stands high on a plateau among eucalyptus-covered hills, with museums, markets, churches and African Union offices.
At around 2,400 metres, Addis Ababa is one of the highest capitals in the world, laid out on the slopes of the Entoto hills. The National Museum of Ethiopia tells the story of human origins through Lucy, a 3.2-million-year-old partial skeleton found in the country in 1974, while the Ethnological Museum is housed in a former imperial palace. Holy Trinity Cathedral and Saint George Cathedral are important churches, and Meskel Square hosts large gatherings.
Top-ranked sights in Addis Ababa: National Museum of Ethiopia, Mt. Entoto, IES Ethnographic Museum (Addis Ababa University).
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