Southern Omo Valley Ethiopia: Arbaminch, Dorze village, Lake Chamo, Jinka, Mursi & Turmi – 6 Days
Tour Highlights
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Fly into Arba Minch and explore the unique Dorze villages in the highlands of Chencha
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Enjoy a boat safari on Lake Chamo, spotting Africa’s largest crocodiles and hippos
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Visit the Mursi tribe, known for their iconic lip plates and body scarification
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Explore Turmi, home to the vibrant Hamar culture and tribal markets
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Cross the Omo River in a wooden boat to visit the Dassanech people near the Kenyan border
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Discover the UNESCO-listed Konso village, renowned for its terraced farming and cultural richness
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Visit archaeological treasures such as Tiya and Melka Kunture en route to Addis Ababa
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Farewell dinner with traditional Ethiopian music and cuisine
Day 1: Fly to Arba Minch & Visit Dorze Village
- If it is Sunday, Wednesday, or Friday, transfer to Addis Ababa airport for your flight to Arba Minch
- Upon arrival, meet your driver and guide
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Drive to Chencha, a highland village home to the Dorze people, known for:
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Tall beehive-shaped bamboo houses
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Renowned weaving traditions
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Unique false banana cultivation
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- Return to Arba Minch
Overnight stay at a hotel in Addis Ababa.
Day 2: Lake Chamo Boat Safari & Drive to Jinka
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After breakfast, enjoy a boat trip on Lake Chamo
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Spot giant Nile crocodiles (up to 7 meters), hippos, and numerous aquatic birds
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Continue the journey by road to Jinka, the gateway to the Omo Valley tribes
Overnight at a hotel in Jinka
Day 3: Mursi Village Excursion & Drive to Turmi
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Early morning excursion to Mursi village inside Mago National Park
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Meet the Mursi tribe, famous for lip plates worn by women and traditional scarification by men
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Return to Jinka for lunch
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Drive to Turmi, with a stop to explore local tribal markets if the day aligns (Hamar or Benna markets)
Overnight at a hotel in Turmi.
Day 4: Excursion to Omorate & Hamar Cultural Visit
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Morning excursion to Omorate, near the Ethiopia–Kenya border
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Cross the Omo River by local wooden boat to visit the Dassanech tribe, agropastoralists with rich cultural heritage
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Return to Turmi for lunch
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Afternoon visit to a Hamar village
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Discover their ornamental hairstyles, beaded jewelry, and cultural rituals
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If lucky, witness a traditional ceremony, such as a bull-jumping rite of passage
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Overnight at a hotel in Turmi.
Day 5: Drive Back to Arba Minch via Konso
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After breakfast, drive back to Arba Minch
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En route, stop in Konso, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for:
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Terraced agriculture
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Stone-walled villages
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Waka totems and ritual traditions
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Continue to Arba Minch
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Overnight at a hotel in Arba Minch.
Day 6: Return to Addis Ababa & Departure
- Depart Arba Minch and drive back to Addis Ababa
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On the way, visit:
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Tiya, an archaeological site with ancient stelae
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Melka Kunture, a significant prehistoric tool and fossil site
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Arrive in Addis Ababa in the late afternoon
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Enjoy a farewell cultural dinner at a traditional restaurant
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- Transfer to the airport for your international departure.
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