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By Landscape Ethiopia Tour and Travels
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Price is RM 7,588 per adult
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Overview

    • Immerse yourself in the vibrant cultures of the Omo Valley tribes
    • Visit the Aari, Hamar, Mursi, Dassanech, Kara, and Konso tribes
    • Explore the UNESCO-listed Konso terraced landscapes and villages
    • Enjoy a boat trip on Lake Chamo to see crocodiles, hippos, and birds
    • Stay in comfortable lodges and enjoy local and international cuisine

Activity location

    • Addis Ababa
    • Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Please wait in your hotel lobby for your driver/guide. Or we will either pick up from Bole international airport
    • Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Addis Ababa: Omo Valley 8-Day Guided Tour with Flights

  • Activity duration is 8 days8d
    8d
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 7:30
Price details
RM 7,587.88 x 1 AdultRM 7,587.88
Total
Price is RM 7,587.88
Until Fri, 16 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Accommodations
  • Inclusions
    Guided tours
  • Inclusions
    Visits to local tribes
  • Inclusions
    Boat trip on Lake Chamo & at Omo River
  • Inclusions
    Interaction with local communities Unlimited drinking bottles of water All entrance fees villages & national park fees Local guide fees at each villages Air condition vehicle with fuel and driver
  • Exclusions
    Domestica and international flights
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Travel insurance
  • Exclusions
    Meals not specified in the inclusions Lunch and dinner

What you can expect

  • Day 1: Addis Ababa to Jinka
    Begin your journey toward Jinka and, upon arrival, meet your guide and check in at your hotel. After a short break, visit an Aari village near Jinka to learn about traditional farming, pottery, food, Enjera, and Arake. If it is a market day, explore a colorful local market in Jinka or nearby.

    Day 2: Jinka to Turmi
    After breakfast, travel to Turmi, home of the Hamar people. Visit a Mursi community near Keyafer, known for distinctive lip plates and body scarification. Meet Banna people at a local market or village and learn about their traditions. When available, witness a traditional Bull Jumping or Evangadi dancing ceremony.

    Day 3: Turmi to Omo Rate and Back
    Travel to Omo Rate near the Kenya border and cross the Omo River by local dugout canoe. Walk to a Dassanech village for a cultural visit and interaction with the community. Return to Turmi for lunch, then visit a Hamar village and enjoy traditional coffee inside a hut. Market visits and ceremonies depend on the local calendar.

    Day 4: Turmi to Kara Korcho Village and Back
    Travel to Korcho Village to meet the Kara/Karo people, famous for their elaborate body and face painting. Learn about their culture, traditions, and daily life before returning to Turmi for lunch. Continue with a local market or ceremonial experience when available.

    Day 5: Turmi to Konso
    Travel to Konso, visiting an Arbore community along the way. Explore the Konso cultural landscape, famous for its impressive terraced farming and traditional villages recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. See waka wooden statues honoring respected ancestors, heroes, and chiefs.

    Day 6: Konso to Arba Minch
    Continue to Arba Minch, traveling between Lake Abaya and Lake Chamo. Enjoy a boat excursion on Lake Chamo to look for crocodiles, hippos, and waterbirds. After lunch, visit Dorze Village, known for its distinctive bamboo houses and traditional weaving.

    Day 7: Arba Minch to Yirga Alem
    Enjoy a relaxed morning around Arba Minch before continuing to Yirga Alem. Visit a Sidama village and experience local traditions, agriculture, and rural life. Spend the night at Aregash Lodge in the peaceful highlands.

    Day 8: Yirga Alem to Hawassa and Addis Ababa
    After breakfast, travel toward Hawassa and continue your journey to Addis Ababa, completing your South Omo and Southern Ethiopia cultural adventure.

Location

Activity location

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    • Addis Ababa
    • Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Please wait in your hotel lobby for your driver/guide. Or we will either pick up from Bole international airport
    • Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia