Omo Valley Tours-Ethiopia is stil Genuine

Description

The below itinerary is based on

  • Group of at least 4 pax.
  • The village we start the tour is Subject to Market day of each tribe so that you can have a chance to attend the local markets.

Price Include

  • 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.

Price Excludes

  • 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.

Itinerary

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 Arba Minch.

Overnight Paradise Lodge

In the morning, depart to for a boat trip on Lake Chamo to visit the “crocodile market”, and the local hippos. Afterwards, depart from Arba Minch 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 have a brief visit to a local Erbore village (market day is Saturday). Finally, proceed to Turmi, home of the Hamer tribe. At night, you can see the traditional night dancing of the Hamer tribe, known as evangadi.

Overnight in Turmi Lodge.

This day we travel out to the Karo people at Kolcho village on the banks of the Omo river The Karo people excel in traditional body painting. This evening we visit a Hamer Village near to our accommodation. The Hamer are fine looking people taking great pride in their appearance – the women, with their red dyed plaited hair wear leather skirts decorated with shells, are beautiful. Each Hamer village is amazingly still free from western influences and non-organic materials. Their homes are constructed entirely of local materials, mud, wood and thatch. Each village consists of a single extended family unit of approximately 10-15 huts in close proximity around which daily life rotates.

Overnight Turmi, Turmi Lodge.

Driving across dry sandy plains to Key Afar then into more fertile rolling hills to the small town of Jinka. We visit a small museum which gives valuable insight into some tribal customs then take an optional walk down to the town meeting the people on the way, before driving out to our accommodation.

Tonight’s accommodation is at an Jinka resort.

After breakfast, depart from Jinka to Arba Minch via Key Afar and Konso. Thursday is market day in Key Afar, where you will see the Benna and Tsemai tribes trading goods. This is another very popular market in the region. After the visit, proceed to Konso (market days are Mondays and Thursdays). The Konso people are known for their wooden statues, known as wakas, which are erected in honor of dead heroes as well as their innovative agricultural terracing. Today you will have a brief opportunity to visit a local village and the cultural museum displaying many waka statues. After the visit, proceed driving to Arba Minch.

Overnight in Arba Minch Ezana Hotel.

Early start today as we drive from the fertile soils, across the dry plains until reaching Abra Minch known for its Ensete (false) bananas Arba Minch, meaning Forty Springs, it is a fertile fruit producing valley. Drive into the Chencha mountains tovisit a Dorze village. Noted for their fine weaving in wool and cot-ton (great shopping). Their distinctive thatched homes are tall and beehive shaped, we will be able to visit a home and see some weaving, also a demonstration of the many uses of the “false” banana. After a picnic lunch we drive to Lake Chamo and take a boat trip in search of the enormous crocodiles and possibly even Hippopotamus before returning to the air port. Fly back to Addis.

 

Note

The below price is with a group of at least 3

We give discount for group travelers who come with 3 and more pax.

We also organize private tour as per our your request

We also have 5 days and 10 days special package tour to the Omo Valley tribes.

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