8-days

Omo valley

tribal villages.ethnic culture

Summary: Cultural tour to omo valley
Duration: 8 days 7 nights- tour itinerary to Omo valley Ethiopia

For thousands of years the Omo Valley in southern Ethiopia was a crossroads for droves of people migrating to new lands. Today, it is undoubtedly one of the most unique places on earth because of the sheer diversity of tribal groups that live in this remote area of the Great Rift Valley. This is an extraordinary opportunity to immerse in the fabric of some of these societies, including the Mursi, Hamer and Karo tribes, each with their distinct culture. Expect a real adventure with conditions basic; the Omo Valley being an incredible reminder of an Africa that has not yet seen modernisation. From Addis Ababa we drive to the Omo Valley region and enjoy a boat trip on Lake Chamo to spot hippos and an array of water birds. For the next few days we move from village to village, witnessing traditional lifestyles. The Mursi traditions, whose women insert large clay plates in their lower lips, and the Hamer, who scar and paint their bodies in a mark of their culture, are incredibly fascinating. Returning to Addis Ababa at the conclusion of our trip we reflect on this memorable experience of untouched cultures, ceremonies and astounding natural environments.

Itinerary

Day 1

Together with the team of Ethiopian High Land Tour Depart south from Addis Ababa via Butajira.  On the way you will visit the archeological sites of Tiya (ancient stelae field and UNESCO World Heritage Site), Adadi Maryam (a rock-hewn church similar to those in Lalibela) and Melka Kunture (pre-historic tool-making site).  Final destination for the day is Awassa.  Overnight in Awassa hotel or lodge.

Day 2

In the morning after breakfast, visit the fish market on the shores of Lake Awassa and then proceed driving to Dorze, set in the highlands above Arba Minch.  The Dorze people are known for their tallbeehive-like houses and their fine cotton weaving.  You will visit the village and learn about the daily lives of these industrious people.If today is market day (in Dorze village on Monday and Thursday and in nearby Chencha on Tuesday and Saturday), that will be visited.Overnight in Dorze in traditional Dorze hut (shared toilet facilities) or continue to Arba Minch for overnight hotel or lodge.

Konso village
Lake awasa
Day 3

In the morning, depart to Arba Minch for a boat trip on Lake Chamo to visit the “crocodile market”, and the local hippos.  Afterwards, depart from Arba Minch to Turmi.  On the way you will pass through the village of Weyto (market daySaturday), which is home to the Tsemai tribe.  Continue through the Weyto Valley to Erbore, where you willhave a brief visit to a local Erbore village (market day is Saturday). Finally, proceed to Turmi, home of the Hamer tribe.  At night, you cansee the traditional night dancing of the Hamer tribe, known as evangadi.  Overnight in Turmi hotel or lodge.

Day 4

In the morning, take a day trip to Omorate to visit the Dassenech tribe.  Here you will cross the Omo River by local boat and enter a Dassenech village.  Afterwards, return to Turmi (Monday is market day)for a visit to a local Hamer village.  If there is jumping of the Bulls traditional Hamer coming-of-age ceremony that will be visited. Overnight in hotel or lodge

Day 5

Drive to karo village the karo tribe are the smallest in number than all the tribe in omo valley. they have unique stiye than all other tribes in omo valley other. They paint their body with white chalk after visit the karo Depart for Jinka, via Dimeka and Key Afar.  Tuesdays and Saturdays are marketdays in Dimeka, which is one of the most colorful markets in thearea and is visited by many tribes, including Hamer, Benna and Karo. Afterwards, continue to Jinka.  Overnight in Jinka Resort.

Day 6

In the morning, drive through the Mago National Park to a local village of the Mursi tribe.  The Mursi are known for their lower lip and earlobe plates.  In the afternoon, after returning to Jinka, youcan visit the South Omo Museum & Research Center to learn more about the local tribes.  Alternatively, take a hike in the surrounding hills to visit a local Ari village.  Overnight in hotel or lodge

Day 7

After breakfast, depart from Jinka to Arba Minch via Key Afar and Konso.  Thursday is market day in Key Afar, where you will see the Benna and Tsemai tribes trading goods.  This is another very popularmarket in the region.  After the visit, proceed to Konso (market days are Mondays and Thursdays).  The Konso people are known for their wooden statues, known as wakas, which are erected in honor of dead heroes as well as their innovative agricultural terracing.  Today you will have a brief opportunity to visit a local village and thecultural museum displaying many waka statues.  After the visit, proceed driving to Arba Minch.  Overnight in hotel or lodge

Day 8

Early in the morning, depart from Arba Minch for a full day’s drive to Addis Ababa.  On the way you may have time to visit one of the following archeological sites of interest  Tiya – ancient stellae field and UNESCO World Heritage site,  Adadi Maryam – rock-hewn church similar to those in Lalibela and Melka Kunture – pre-historic tool making site.In the evening, Lungo local tour manager invite you to a memorable farewell dinner in a traditional restaurant with music and dance. Scenic tours may also be available depending on your departure time. End of the tour

Lake chamo
chenek
chenek

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