Explore Omo Valley In 8 Days, Ethiopia

Itinerary

Day 1: Addis Ababa - Awassa

Stop At: Tiya World Heritage Site, Tiya Ethiopia
visit the ancient Tiya Stella fields and UNESCO World Heritage Site, beside you will also visit the Adadi Mariam church and the Melka Kunture archaeological site.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Hotel

Day 2: Hawassa - Arba Minch

Stop At: Fish Market at Awassa Lake, Awassa Lake, Awasa Ethiopia
After breakfast, visit the fish market on the shores of Lake Awassa and proceed driving to Dorze, set in the highlands above Arba Minch.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Dorze Village, Arba Minch Ethiopia
The Dorze are known for their tall beehive-like houses and fine cotton weaving. You will visit the village and learn about the daily lives of these industrious people.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight Hotel

Day 3: Arba Minch - Turmi, Hamar

Stop At: Crocodile Market, Gamo Gofa, Ethiopia
Depart to Arba Minch for a boat trip on Lake Chamo to visit the “crocodile market”, and the local hippos.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Dasenech Village, Omorate Dasenech, Turmi 1000 Ethiopia
Afterwards, depart from Arba Minch to Turmi. You will pass through the village of Weyto, which is home to the Tsemai tribe. Continue through the Weyto Valley to Erbore, you will have a brief visit to a local Erbore village. Finally, proceed to Turmi, home of the Hamer tribe. At night, you can see “Evangadi” traditional night dancing of the Hamer tribe.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Lodge

Day 4: Turmi

Stop At: Dasenech Village, Omorate Dasenech, Turmi 1000 Ethiopia
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 for a visit of the Hamer village. If lucky attend “Bull- jumping” traditional Hamer coming-off age ceremony.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Lodge

Day 5: Turmi - Jinka

Stop At: Dimeka Market, Ethiopia
Drive to Jinka, via Dimeka and Key Afer. 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.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight resort

Day 6: Jinka

Stop At: Mago National Park, 1000 Ethiopia
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.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Jinka, Jinka, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region
In the afternoon returning to Jinka, you can visit the South Omo Museum & Research Center to learn more about the local tribes. Alternatively, take a hike in the surrounding hills to visit a local Ari village.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Resort

Day 7: Jinka - Arbaminch

Stop At: Konso, Konso, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region
Depart from Jinka to Arba Minch via Key Afer and Konso. Thursday is market day in Key Afar, where you will see the Benna and Tsemai tribes trading goods. After the visit, proceed to Konso, are known for their wooden statues, known as wakas, which are erected in honor of dead heroes, as well as their innovative agricultural terracing. You will visit a local village and the cultural museum displaying many waka statues. After the visit, proceed driving to Arba Minch.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Lodge

Day 8: Arbaminch - Addis Ababa

Stop At: Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa
Drive to Addis Ababa from Arba Minch. In the evening you will have farewell party in one of Ethiopian traditional restaurant where you can see cultural music and dance. Then Transfer to the airport for flight back home.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner: In a traditional restaurant
Accommodation included: Departure