7 Days Visit To Omo Valley Region
About this tour
Diversity of culture tour
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Addis Ababa Bole Airport, Ethiopia, አዲስ አበባ to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Arrive in Addis Ababa; Bole International airport in the morning, and transfer to the hotel (if early check is available). Then go sightseeing tour of Addis Ababa which includes the Ethnological Museum in the former palace of King Hailesillassie, the National Museum, the superb Holy Trinity Cathedral and various historical monuments of Addis Ababa. Addis Ababa- 1 night
Day 2: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Arba Minch, Ethiopia
In the morning drive to Lake Ziway to visit some birds and then proceed to Arbaminch. This lake has five Islands of which at least three of them were the site of medieval churches. Arbaminch, 1 night
Day 3: Arba Minch, Ethiopia to Turmi, Ethiopia
With the intention of catching Tuesday market at Alduba drive straight to Turmi. This market brings the Hammar, Benna and sometimes Tsemay People together. In the afternoon, you visit a typical Hammer Village around Turmi. Turmi, 1 night
Day 4: Turmi, Ethiopia to Jinka, Ethiopia
Excursion drives to Omorate to visit the Dassanatch people and their village which is situated on the other side of the Omo River. Then, leave the heart of the Hammar land across Dimeka and Key Afar to Jinka. Jinka, 1 night
Day 5: Jinka, Ethiopia to Konso, Ethiopia
Excursion drive to the fascinating Mursi people whose women adore wearing geometrical lip plates in the slits of their lower lips. The drive to the village of these people takes you in the heart of Mago National Park. Then, drive down via the Tsemay land and gazing over the terraced hills of the Konso to Konso. If this day happens to be Thursday and if time permits en-route, you will visit the colorful Key Afar Market of the Banna, the Tsemay and the Ari people with their local agricultural products. Konso, 1 night
Day 6: Konso, Ethiopia to Arba Minch, Ethiopia
In the morning, you visit Konso terraced hills, the Konso’s chief compound and his chiefly artifacts. The Konso people are famous for their traditional terracing system and Waka Totem (Grave Wooden Totem). Proceed to Arbaminch and in the afternoon you will have boat trip on Lake Chamo to visit some herds of hippo, aquatic birdlife, and huge sunbathing crocodiles on its shore. Arbaminch, 1 night
Day 7: Arba Minch, Ethiopia to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
In the morning, drive to the highland people of Dorze. Here, you visit their excellent beehive shaped bamboo houses, fertile grounds of false banana and colorful waving products. Then, drive back to Addis Ababa. Finally, transfer to the airport for your departure flight back to home. Addis Ababa, no overnight
What's included
The price is full package for 6 nights, 7 days. You will have a boat trip to Lake ziway and lake Chamo
What to know
In this tour, you will get an unforgettable experience with tribal, nature, culture. I'm an experienced guide and I will let you to get a local life experience besides tourist area. NB. In one car maximum 3 people.
Route & locations
Addis Ababa Bole Airport, Ethiopia, አዲስ አበባ to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia