6 Omo Valley Tour Itinerary

Tour Details

Day 1, drive to Arba Minch

On the way we stop over tiya, is known for the 10th centuries adjacent archeological site, which is distinguished by 36 standing stones or steal "32 of which are engraved with enigmatic symbols, notably swords," marking a large, prehistoric burial complex. The archeological site was designated a World Heritage Site in 1980 also it listed as world heritage by UNESCO.
After Tiya drive to Dorzy village, This people set high up in the Gughe Mountains where we see the traditional Dorze beehive shaped huts recognized as one of the visually attractive structural houses by the UNESCO
Overnight Lodge or Dorzy House in Dorzy village

Day 2, Activity Drive to Turmi

After breakfast drive to konso and in this town we will visit the Konso tribe’s village; these tribes are known for the erection of stones and poles are part of the Konso tradition. A generation pole is raised every 18 years, marking the start of a new generation. The age of a village can be determined by how many poles are standing. Carved wooden statues are also used to mark the grave of a famous Konso tribal member. The marker, called a Waga is placed above the grave and smaller statues are then placed around the larger one representing his wives and conquered enemies.
After Konso village drive to Turmi
Overnight camping or lodge in Turmi

Day 3, Activity Drive to Dassench Village and back to Turmi

In the morning drive to Dassench village around Lake Turkana: this tribe lives just north of Kenya's Lake Turkana. Their neighboring tribe is the Turkana people. The Daasanech are pastralists (cattle herders), but due to the harsh territory, they have moved south to grow crops and fish. Cattle are used by the tribesman for meat, milk and clothing. Often their cattle die from disease and drought, of all the tribes in the Omo Valley, the Daasanech are the poorest. And then we will drive bake to Turmi,
After we back from Turmi… on this day there will be a colorful market, we will take our time to visit the market also if we are lucky we have a chance to see most unique event of bull jumping- a ceremony when a boy is pronounced “man” after proving his capacity to jump up to 13 cattle’s stand in a row. The day includes a special event in which a woman shows her appreciation for the bride groom by letting the boys whip them with a stick until they bleed. At night the day is called of after a colorful party with Evan gady dance.
Overnight camping or hotel in Turmi

Remark: it should be noted that the vast majority of foreign visitors to Southern Ethiopia arrive in villages by 4WDs and focus on taking photographs. The aim here is to arrive on foot and focus on learning and visiting before photography. This way we hope to avoid parts of the problems arising from tribal tourism which has begun to plague some of the more visited areas.

Day 4, Activity drive to Jinka and visit Mursi Tribes

In the Morning drive to Jinka then have coffee or lunch there and drive to Mursi village- a minority people living in the Lower Omo Valley. The women in this tribe are known for a big clay plate they put in their lips for decoration, whereas the men are known for the different patterns they paint on their body for decoration.
Overnight hotel in Jinka

Remark: it should be noted that the vast majority of foreign visitors to Southern Ethiopia arrive in villages by 4WDs and focus on taking photographs. The aim here is to arrive on foot and focus on learning and visiting before photography. This way we hope to avoid parts of the problems arising from tribal tourism which has begun to plague some of the more visited areas.

Day 5, Activity Drive to Arba Minch

After breakfast drive to Arba Minch and after we get there you will take a boat trip in Lake Lake Chamo, to visit the crocodile market, it is a local name for a place in Lake chamo that the crocodiles went out of the lake and chill, there is no buying or selling, also you will see hippos and different kinds of birds.
Overnight Hotel or Lodge in Arba Minch

Day 6, Activity drive Addis Ababa

After breakfast visit start driving to Addis on the way stop at Lake langano to have lunch and relax for some time and then continue driving to addis.
Overnight hotel in Addis Ababa

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