16/12/2024
6 Days Omo Valley Group joining Tour Available multiple Groups January and February
schedule:
1st, 3rd ,7th ,10th,12th,15th ,17th, 21st, 25th
Note : possible extension Tours Danakil Depressions plus Tigray Churches Gerhalta and Axum or Northern Historical sites.
Itinerary
Day 1.Addis Ababa Fly Arbaminch- to Dorze ( 3rd January)
After breakfast we fly to Arbaminch up on arrival check in hotel then drive to Dorze Village
The Dorze Tribe is known for their unique bamboo houses and intricate weaving skills. They are skilled cotton farmers and are renowned for their traditional weaving techniques, producing colorful textiles and baskets. The Dorze people are famous for their tall beehive-shaped houses, which are constructed using bamboo and thatch. They have a vibrant cultural heritage, with traditional music, dance, and festivals being celebrated within the community.
Overnight : Hotel in Arbaminch
Meals full board
Day 2: Arbaminch to Konso village- Turmi ( 4th Januar
After breakfast we will drive down to Lake Chamo , we will take a boat trip on Lake Chamo, which is known as the most productive lake in Ethiopia. During the boat trip, you will have the opportunity to see hippos, some of the largest crocodiles in Africa, and prey birds. After the boat trip we Afterward Konso and have a lunch break. In Konso, we will visit one of the nine UNESCO registered villages. The Konso people are known for erecting stones and poles called generation poles, which are raised every 18 years to mark the start of a new generation. The age of a village can be determined by the number of poles that are still standing. Afterward drive to Turmi on the way we will visit Arborea Tribes famous for they face paint and women’s still keeping they traditional dressing also we will have chance to visit Tsemai Tribes.
Overnight Emerald lodge, paradise lodge or Buska lodge
Meals Full board
Day 3: Drive to Dassanech Tribes ( 5th January)
Activities:
After breakfast, In the morning, we will drive to Omorate and cross the great Omo River with a local boat to visit the Dassanech tribe. After the visit, we will drive back to Turmi for a lunch break
Aftrernoon
If we are lucky, we might witness a unique event called bull jumping, which is a ceremony where a boy is pronounced a "man" after jumping over 5 to 13 cattle standing in a row. Alternatively, if there is no bull jumping. we will visit a Hamer village in the afternoon. At night, we will enjoy a colorful party with Evan Gady dance, also known as the night dance. overnight at Emerald Lodge ,Buska or Paradise lodge meals full board
Day 4: Nyangatom Tribs – Karo Tribes ( 6th January )
Drive to Kangatan and visit a Nyangatom village. Divided into roughly 20 patrilineal descent clans, the Nyangatom live on sorghum, maize, beans, and to***co cultivation. The Nyangatom are know for their “oratory” gifts and songs. Continue towards Murele and visit the Karo people, known for their elaborate body-painting by both the men and women. Karo women will also create intricate patterns of scars on their bodies but cutting with a knife or razor. Scars on a man’s chest indicate he has killed an enemy or dangerous animal. A small tribe, the Karo population is estimated at between 6,000 and 9,000. Return to Turmi for the evening
Overnight Paradise lodge,Buska lodge or Emerald lodge
Meals full board
Day 5: Turmi– Jinka ( 7th January)
An early morning drive to Jinka on way we stop at local market . Market If we luck we will also attend Bull jump ceremony .
Market is a bustling place where various dwindling tribes of the Omo Region come together to socialize , share what is happening around and sell and buy goods. Ari, Tsemai, Hamar and Benna people can be seen mixing in the colourful marketplace
Afterward we visit Bena tribes village
We will go to Bena tribes village spend time to interact with local tribes and village chef afterward drive to Jinka
Overnight NASA hotel or Jinka resort
Meals full board
Day 6: Jinka Fly To Addis Ababa city tour - Fly home ( 8th January)
Early in the morning, we will drive to the Mursi village, where you can observe the unique traditions of this minority tribe living in the Lower Omo Valley. The women of the Mursi tribe are known for wearing large clay plates in their lips as a form of decoration, while the men are known for painting different patterns on their bodies. After the visit, we will drive back to Jinka for a lunch break and then depart for Addis Ababa at 14:10, arriving at 15:20 UPON arrival addis City Tour
you’re ready to visit on your Addis Ababa adventure, our knowledgeable and multilingual guide will accompany you to explore the city's captivating landmarks.
Your itinerary will include visits to the National Museum, where you can marvel at ancient artifacts and the famous Lucy skeleton. The Ethnography Museum will provide a deeper understanding of Ethiopia's diverse cultures.
Evening we will have farewell dinner from one of the best traditional Ethiopian resturant with traditional music and dance/ after Dinner you get ready for the international flight drop of airport.
End of the tour!
