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Per PersonCapture rich memories in the Omo Valley. Ethiopia is renowned for its fascinating tribal peoples who continue to follow ancient and traditional lifestyles, each with their own rich culture, customs, religious beliefs and body decoration. This tour visits the Omo Valley in southern Ethiopia which is home to fascinating tribes like the Mursi, whose women wear terracotta plates in their lower lips, the Hamer, famous for their “bull jumping” ceremonies, and the Konso, with their intricate funerary traditions.
Included and Excluded
- An experienced professional English-speaking guide
- All meals from lunch on day
- All land transport involved in the itinerary
- 7 nights accommodation in campsites
- Entrance fees and local guides for all excursions described
- International or internal flights
- Travel Insurance
- Ethiopian Visa
- Tips for staff
- Miscellaneous expenses – alcoholic drinks, souvenirs etc.
Highlights of the Tour
- Meet the Dorze, Ari, Mursi, Bana, Hamer, Dassanach and Tsemay peoples
- Try your hand at local crafts such as spinning and weaving
- Experience colourful village markets
- Support community tourism projects in Dorze and Konso
- Explore the natural wonders of the Rift Valley lakes, including hippos and crocodiles
- See the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Tiya and the Konso Cultural Landscape
Itinerary
Drive to Arba Minch, one of the main towns in Southern Ethiopia. On the way, visit a Dorze Village in the Guge Mountains. The Dorze are known for their tall, beehive-shaped bamboo houses. If the base becomes infested with termites, the entire house can be lifted and moved to another location.
Take a boat trip on Lake Chamo and view some of the largest crocodiles in the world sunning on the banks of the lake. Hippopotami and birdlife are also abundant. Drive to Jinka visiting various peoples such as the Gamo and Derashe. Stop at Key Afar’s weekly market (if on a Thursday) and wander among the various tribes such as the Benna and Ari that have gathered to barter their goods.
Early morning drive to the Mago National Park to visit the Mursi people. The Mursi women are known for the clay plates they insert into their lower lips. Time permitting, visit the Omo Valley Museum in Jinka.
Drive to Turmi to visit the Hamer people who are well known for the scarring of their bodies, using clay to shape their hairstyles, and the unique practice of “bull-jumping” which every young man must accomplish prior to marriage. En route to Turmi, visit the Benna and Ari people.
Excursion to Omorate visiting the Dassanech people. Return to Turmi for the evening.
Drive to Konso, recently designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. A highland people, the Konso are known for the ancient and intricate terraces that encircle their well-planned villages
Drive to the lakeside town of Hawassa. Rest and relaxation at one of Hawassa’s fine resorts.
Visit the Hawassa fish market in the morning. Drive to Addis Ababa making stops at the Rift Valley Lakes. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant featuring dancers and musicians representing some of the country’s many ethnic groups. Transfer to airport for late night departure upon request.
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