9-Day Omo Valley Tribal Experience
duration
9 days
Transpotation
Flight + 4W Drive
Group Size
2-12 people
9-Day Omo Valley Tribal Experience
$1,250.00
Advancce Payment for 2 Passangers
Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Focus: Cultural immersion, tribal encounters, local markets
Start/End: Addis Ababa
Best Time to Go: October to March (dry season)
Day 1 – Arrival in Addis Ababa
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Arrive at Bole International Airport and meet your guide. Transfer to your hotel.
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Depending on arrival time, enjoy a short city tour:
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National Museum (home of “Lucy”)
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Holy Trinity Cathedral
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Entoto Hills for panoramic views
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Welcome dinner at a traditional restaurant with live music (optional).
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Overnight: Addis Ababa
Day 2 – Fly to Arba Minch & Visit Dorze Village
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Morning flight to Arba Minch, gateway to the south.
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Afternoon excursion to the Dorze people in the Guge Mountains:
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Visit their tall beehive-shaped homes
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See traditional weaving techniques
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Enjoy mountain views and sunset over Lake Chamo and Lake Abaya.
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Overnight: Arba Minch
Day 3 – Drive to Jinka via Konso & Key Afer Market
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En route to Jinka, stop at:
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Konso Cultural Landscape (UNESCO site), known for its terraced hills and Waga funeral statues
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Key Afer Market (Thursday only), where Benna, Ari, and Tsemay tribes gather
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Continue to Jinka, nestled in the Omo Valley highlands.
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Overnight: Jinka
Day 4 – Excursion to Mursi Tribe & Ari Village
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Morning drive to Mago National Park to visit the Mursi Tribe:
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Famous for lip plates (among women) and body scarification
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Learn about their customs with a local translator
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Afternoon visit to an Ari village near Jinka:
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Discover pottery, distillation, and traditional house-building
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Overnight: Jinka
Day 5 – Drive to Turmi via Dimeka Market (Saturday)
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Drive to Turmi, home of the Hamar Tribe.
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Stop at Dimeka Market (Saturday), a lively tribal trading center.
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Evening cultural interaction with the Hamar:
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Visit a local village
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If available, witness a bull-jumping ceremony, a coming-of-age ritual
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Overnight: Turmi
Day 6 – Day Trip to Karo Tribe & Nyangatom Viewpoints
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Drive to the Karo Tribe village in Korcho:
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Known for elaborate body painting, scarification, and riverbank views
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Optional detour to see the Nyangatom people across the Omo River (boat crossing if possible).
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Return to Turmi for dinner and rest.
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Overnight: Turmi
Day 7 – Visit Dassanech Tribe & Drive to Arbore
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Morning excursion to Omorate (near Kenya border) to meet the Dassanech tribe:
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Cross the Omo River by traditional canoe
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Experience the semi-nomadic lifestyle of this agro-pastoralist group
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Afternoon drive to Arbore, a less-visited but culturally rich tribe.
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Overnight: Arbore village or Turmi (depending on logistics)
Day 8 – Return to Arba Minch via Konso
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Drive back north through the scenic Weyto Valley.
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Stop again in Konso for deeper exploration or craft shopping.
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Optional boat ride on Lake Chamo to see hippos and Nile crocodiles.
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Overnight: Arba Minch
Day 9 – Fly to Addis Ababa & Departure
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Morning flight from Arba Minch to Addis Ababa.
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Enjoy free time or visit the Ethnological Museum or Mercato for last-minute souvenirs.
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Farewell traditional lunch or dinner, depending on your departure time.
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Transfer to the airport for your international flight.
✅ Tour Includes
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Domestic flights (Addis–Arba Minch round trip)
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4WD transportation throughout Omo Valley
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Professional English-speaking guide and local tribal translators
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Entrance fees to villages, markets, and parks
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Accommodation in lodges, guesthouses, and eco-lodges
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Meals as per itinerary (typically breakfast and dinner)
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Bottled water during drives
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Airport transfers in Addis and Arba Minch
🧳 What to Pack
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Light, breathable clothing (it can be hot and dusty)
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Modest attire for village visits
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Comfortable walking shoes
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Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
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Camera and extra batteries
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Personal medication and hand sanitizer
Included
- All entrance fees
- Bottled Water
- 4W Drive vehicle with Driver and Fuel
- Professional Guide Service
Excluded
- Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs, snacks)
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activities or excursions
- Alcoholic Drinks
- Video and Camera Charges
Cancellation Policy
At Aman Ethiopia Tour & Travel, we strive to provide flexibility and customer satisfaction. Our cancellation and booking policy combines standard, promotional, and flexible options to ensure a seamless experience for our clients.
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