Quick Summary

5-Day Omo Valley Tribal and Photography Tour is a 5 days tour in Ethiopia via the Addis Ababa /Arba Minch (City) /Konso (Cultural Village) /Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) route, starting from USD 1540. Below you'll find the latest itinerary, inclusions & exclusions, and how to book.

Duration
5 days

Route
Addis Ababa /Arba Minch (City) /Konso (Cultural Village) /Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

From
USD 1540

Operator
Kitano Tours & Safaris

ABOUT 5-Day Omo Valley Tribal and Photography Tour

The Omo Valley in southwestern Ethiopia is one of the most culturally diverse regions in the world. Nestled along the Omo River, it’s home to over a dozen indigenous tribes, each with unique traditions, languages, and striking styles of dress and body art. From the lip plates of the Mursi to the bull-jumping ceremonies of the Hamar, the valley offers a rare window into ancient ways of life that have remained largely untouched by modernity. Remote, raw, and visually stunning, the Omo Valley.

Duration: 5 days
Route: Addis Ababa /Arba Minch (City) /Konso (Cultural Village) /Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)
Starts at: USD 1540

Overview

Itinerary

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Highlights for 5-Day Omo Valley Tribal and Photography Tour

Day 1: Addis Ababa – Arba Minch
Day 2: Arba Minchi -Konso - Turmi
Day 3: Turmi
Day 4: Turmi-Jinka
Day 5: Jinka - Mago National park-Mursi Tribe

Itinerary Overview

Day	Title
Day 01	Addis Ababa – Arba Minch
Day 02	Arba Minchi -Konso - Turmi
Day 03	Turmi
Day 04	Turmi-Jinka
Day 05	Jinka - Mago National park-Mursi Tribe

Day 01: Addis Ababa – Arba Minch

>> On the first day of the Omo valley tour, we will have take a plan from Addis Ababa to Arba Minch. Then, our driver will pick you form the airport and transfer you to your hotel. After a short break drive to Dorze. The Dorze people are known for their tall beehive-like houses and their fine cotton weaving. You will visit the village and learn about the daily lives of these industrious people. On this day you will also visit the local market of Dorze village if the day is market day. Overnight in Dorze within traditional hut or in Arba Minch (hotel).

Time: 8-10Hrs
Meals: Meals at own expense Drinks not included

Accommodation: Mora Heights Hotel Budget hotel located in Arba Minch (City)

Day 02: Arba Minchi -Konso - Turmi

>> On the second day of the tour, we will wake up early morning and have breakfast and then depart to Lake Chamo for a boat trip and to visit the crocodile market, and the Hippopotamus. After that drive to Konso to have lunch and a short break before visiting Konso Village. In the village we will visit one of the 9 UNESCO registered villages.

nevertheless, the Konso people are known for the erection of stones and poles called generation pole (where a pole implies 18 years) marking the start of a new generation. The age of village can be determined by how many poles are standing. Next, we will drive to Turmi for the night. Overnight Turmi.

Time: 8-10Hrs
Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Accommodation: Emerald Lodge Turmi Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Day 03: Turmi

>> Early in the morning after your breakfast drive to Karo Village. Karo’s are a small clan with an estimated population of 3000 who live along the east banks of the Omo River. The Karo’s known by their beautiful village and their kid’s panting the faces and body.

Meanwhile, we will drive back to Turmi to have lunch and a short break. After lunch, visit Hamer people. Most importantly visit the most unique but seasonal event of bull jumping. Bull jumping is a ceremony where a boy is pronounced “man” after proving his capacity by jump 5 up to 13 cattle’s standing in a row. In addition, this day includes a special event in which a woman shows her appreciation for the bride groom by letting the boys whip them with a stick until they bleed. At night, the day is called off after a colorful party with Evan Gady dance (night dance). Meanwhile if there will not be bull jumping, you will visit Hamer village in the afternoon. Overnight in Turmi (Lodge).

Time: 8-10Hrs
Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Accommodation: Emerald Lodge Turmi Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)

Day 04: Turmi-Jinka

>> On this day early morning after breakfast, we will drive to Omorate. Also, we will cross the great Omo River with Local boat and visit Dassanech kin group. Next, we will drive back to Turmi for lunch and later visit the local market if the day market day. Overnight Jinka.

Time: 8-10Hrs
Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Accommodation: Nasa Hotel Budget hotel located in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)

Day 05: Jinka - Mago National park-Mursi Tribe

>> In early morning of the day, we drive from Jinka through the Mago National Park to a local village of the Mursi kin group. The Mursi people are known for making and wearing lower lip and earlobe plates.

After returning to Jinka and fly back to Addis Ababa.

End Of the Tours.