8 Days Omo Valley tour

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Private Guided
The starting village of this itinerary is based on the Market day of each tribe so that you can have a chance to attend the local markets and is flexible, and will likely change in order to coordinate visits with market days in the south, which is a great opportunity to mingle with the people, many of whom travel long distances on foot to attend.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit the fish market on the shores of Lake Awassa.
    • Visit the archeological sites of Tiya, Adadi Maryam and Melka Kunture.
    • Enjoy a boat trip on Lake Chamo.
    • Visit a local village and the cultural museum displaying many waka statues .
    • Visit the South Omo Museum & Research Center to learn more about the local tribes.

What's this trip about?

    The starting village of this itinerary is based on the Market day of each tribe so that you can have a chance to attend the local markets and is flexible, and will likely change in order to coordinate visits with market days in the south, which is a great opportunity to mingle with the people, many of whom travel long distances on foot to attend.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityAddis Ababa
End CityAddis Ababa

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Overland Journeys

Destinations

  • Africa

Attractions

  • Addis Ababa

Activities

  • Culture
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • Accommodation as per the program
    • All transfer in and transfer out services
    • Ground transportation by 4 WD Toyota Land Cruiser
    • Experienced driver, driver allowance
    • All fuel expenses and Lubricants Expense
    • Professional guide
    • Local guides and Scout where needed
    • Boat trip on Lake Chamo
    • All entrance fees, Village and elders payments
    • Bed and Breakfast

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Itinerary

Day 1:

Accommodation: Overnight in Awassa hotel

Depart south from Addis Ababa via Butajira. On the way you will visit the archeological sites of Tiya (ancient stelae field and UNESCO World Heritage Site), Adadi Maryam (a rock-hewn church similar to those in Lalibela) and Melka Kunture (pre-historic tool-making site). Final destination for the day is Awassa.

Day 2:

Accommodation: Overnight Moraheight Hotel

In the morning after breakfast, visit the fish market on the shores of Lake Awassa and then proceed driving to Dorze, set in the highlands above Arba Minch. The Dorze people are known for their tall beehive-like houses ...

Day 3:

Accommodation: Overnight Kenta Lodge

In the morning, depart to Arba Minch for a boat trip on Lake Chamo to visit the “crocodile market”, and the local hippos. After the visit, proceed to Konso (market days are Mondays and Thursdays). The Konso people are known ...

Day 4:

Accommodation: Overnight in Turmi Lodge

Early in the morning depart from Konso to Turmi. On the way you will pass through the village of Weyto (market daySaturday), which is home to the Tsemai tribe. Continue through the Weyto Valley to Erbore, where you will h...

Day 5:

Accommodation: Overnight in Turmi Lodge

In the morning, take a day trip to Omorate to visit the Dassenech tribe. Here you will cross the Omo River by local boat and enter a Dassenech village. Afterwards, return to Turmi (Monday is market day) for a visit to a local Hamer village. If there is jumping of the Bulls traditional Hamer coming-of-age ceremony that will be visited.

Day 6:

Accommodation: Overnight in Jinka Resort

Depart for Jinka, via Dimeka and Key Afar. Tuesdays and Saturdays are market days in Dimeka, which is one of the most colorful markets in the area and is visited by many tribes, including Hamer, Benna and Karo. Afterwards, continue to Jinka.

Day 7:

Accommodation: Overnight in Jinka Resort

In the morning, drive through the Mago National Park to a local village of the Mursi tribe. The Mursi are known for their lower lip and earlobe plates. In the afternoon, after returning to Jinka, you can visit the South ...

Day 8
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Fly back to Addis

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,270
Price per day$159
Last Updated: 12/16/2021

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International and domestic flight tickets
    • Any alcoholic drinks
    • Any videograph or camera fee needed
    • Laundry service
    • Any expense of Personal items like, internet, fax, telephone
    • Services which are not mentioned in the above section
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Age Requirements
12 years and up
Additional Information
Trip ID
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