7 Days Omo Valley Tribes Tours

Embark on a 7-day Omo Valley Tribes tour, starting with a city tour in Addis Ababa. Visit Mount Entoto for panoramic views, explore the National Museum, and experience the bustling Merkato market. These stops introduce Ethiopia’s rich culture and history.

Travel south to explore Abijatta-Shalla National Park, home to diverse wildlife, including gazelles and over 300 bird species. Spend the evening in the lakeside city of Hawassa. The journey continues to the Dorze village near Arba Minch, where you’ll discover unique bamboo houses and traditional weaving.

In Arba Minch, take a boat cruise on Lake Chamo to see Nile crocodiles and hippos before visiting the terraced landscapes of Konso, a UNESCO World Heritage site. From there, delve into the cultures of the Karo, Hamer, and Nyangatom tribes, celebrated for their body art, scarification, and ceremonies.

Experience the Dassanech tribe through a boat ride on the Omo River and visit the Mursi people, famous for their lip plates and cultural traditions. Conclude this immersive Omo Valley Tribes tour with a farewell cultural dinner in Addis Ababa, celebrating Ethiopia’s diverse heritage.

Day 01 Arrival and Addis Ababa City Tour

You will meet upon arrival from international flight and you will begin sightseeing of Addis with our first stop to Entoto Maryam Church; it’s one of the oldest Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo Churches on the Entoto Hills. It was built in 1877 by Emperor Menelik II characterized by octagonal domes.

Overnight Aya Addis Hotel Addis Ababa

Day 02 Drive Addis Ababa to Hawassa

After breakfast we will drive to Hawassa. On the way you have a chance to visit Abijatta-Shalla National Park. It contains 887 square kilometers including Abijatta and Shalla two alkaline lakes.

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Day 03 Drive Hawassa to Arba Minch

After breakfast you will visit the local Fish Market and different kinds of bird watching at Amora Gedele. After lunch you will drive to Dorze village.

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Day 04 Drive Arba Minch – Konso – Turmi

After having your breakfast you will take a boat cruise on the Lake Chamo, the third biggest Lake in Ethiopia. On the Lake you may have a chance to see the Nile crocodiles, hippos and different types of birds.

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Day 05 Drive Turmi – Karo – Turmi

This day you will drive to Murulle where you can find the Karo people.

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Day 06 Drive Turmi to Jinka

After breakfast you will drive to Omorate to visit the Dassanech tribe only 72 Km from Turmi then you will have a boat ride excursions on the Omo River to visit the Dassanech people (people of the Delta) who lives on the northern shore of Lake Turkana. Visit and drive back to Turmi for lunch. After lunch you will drive to Ari people, the largest population in the lower omo valley. The women wear skirts from the banana like tree, called Enset are expert in pottery, blacksmith and distillation of traditional Liquor.

Overnight Eco Omo Lodge Jinka

Day 07 Drive Jinka –Mago –Jinka and Fly to Addis Ababa

After breakfast at the hotel, take a day trip to Mago National Park to explore Mursi village, immersing in the Mursi culture known for their distinctive lip plates and scarification practices.

Be sure to capture your journey through the Omo Valley, a place where history and culture blend harmoniously.

Explore the rich cultural tapestry of the Omo Valley, where diverse tribes showcase their unique traditions and lifestyles.

The Omo Valley tribes offer incredible adventures, ensuring an unforgettable experience.