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5-Day Overview of the Best of Omo Valley Tour is a 5 days tour in Ethiopia via the Addis Ababa /Arba Minch (City) /Konso (Cultural Village) route, starting from USD 1018. 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)

From
USD 1018

Operator
Kitano Tours & Safaris

ABOUT 5-Day Overview of the Best of Omo Valley Tour

Discover the Omo Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a 5-day tour. You'll learn about the Dorze people's traditional weaving and vibrant dance culture. You'll explore the nine UNESCO-listed villages of the Konso people and their culture, visit the Kara village, and witness a traditional bull-jumping ceremony. You'll see the Mursi community, known for the women's large clay lip plates as adornment.

Duration: 5 days
Route: Addis Ababa /Arba Minch (City) /Konso (Cultural Village)
Starts at: USD 1018

Overview

Itinerary

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Highlights for 5-Day Overview of the Best of Omo Valley Tour

Day 1: Fly to Arba Minch
Day 2: Lake Chamo – Konso Village – Turmi
Day 3: Drive to Kara Village
Day 4: Visit to Dassanech Tribe and Drive to Jinka
Day 5: Jinka Back to Addis Ababa

Itinerary Overview

Day	Title
Day 01	Fly to Arba Minch
Day 02	Lake Chamo – Konso Village – Turmi
Day 03	Drive to Kara Village
Day 04	Visit to Dassanech Tribe and Drive to Jinka
Day 05	Jinka Back to Addis Ababa

Day 01: Fly to Arba Minch

>> You'll depart for Arba Minch at 7:10, arriving at 8:15 am. You'll be greeted at the airport and transferred to your accommodation. You'll enjoy breakfast and check in. You'll head to Dorze village, situated in the Gughe Mountains. You'll admire the iconic beehive-shaped huts and learn about the Dorze people's traditional weaving and vibrant dance culture. You'll return to Arba Minch for a late lunch.

In the afternoon, you'll take a leisurely walk in the lush Arba Minch Forest Park. You'll enjoy dinner at the hotel. Your overnight stay will be at Arba Minch Tourist Hotel.

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

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

Day 02: Lake Chamo – Konso Village – Turmi

>> After an early breakfast, you'll drive to Lake Chamo for a boat trip to the "crocodile market," where you can spot hippos, Africa's largest crocodiles, and various bird species. You'll head to Konso for lunch before exploring one of the nine UNESCO-listed villages.

The Konso people are known for their unique "generation poles," which signify the passage of time and generations in the village. You'll continue your journey to Turmi, which takes about four hours. Your overnight stay will be at Emerald Lodge, 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: Drive to Kara Village

>> After breakfast, you'll set off for Kara Village, home to approximately 3,000 people along the eastern banks of the Omo River. The Kara are recognized for their stunning villages and the body painting traditions of their children. After visiting the village, you'll return to Turmi for lunch.

In the afternoon, if circumstances allow, witness a traditional bull-jumping ceremony—a rite of passage for young men. Alternatively, you can observe a special event where female family members express their loyalty to the groom's family through a ceremonial whipping. If there is no bull-jumping ceremony, explore a Hamer village instead. Your overnight stay will be at Emerald Lodge, 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 04: Visit to Dassanech Tribe and Drive to Jinka

>> Drive to Omorate to cross the Omo River and visit a Dassanech village. Remember to bring your passports for this trip, as Omorate is near the Kenyan border and requires immigration documentation. Return to Turmi for lunch before checking out and driving to Jinka. on the ways, visit Mursi Tribe popular women of this tribe are known for wearing large clay lip plates as adornment, while men showcase intricate body paint designs.