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Omo Valley Tours

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Duration

6 days

Group Size

1 to 7 people

Ages

16 - 75 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

These Omo Valley Tours either start from Jinka and end in Arba Minch or start from Arba Minch and end in Jinka. It is a unique tour led by one of the best Omo Valley Ethiopia tour guides like Minalu Adem, the founder of Top Omo Valley Tours. He is rated by 100% of customers as the #1 best local Omo Valley tour guide and operator on TripAdvisor. Minalu speaks most of the languages spoken in the Omo Rever region and has written books about the Omo Valley tribes. His company follows all the principles of sustainable and responsible tourism and has over 2 decades of experience in guiding and organizing Omo Valley tours. Most importantly, you will be warmly welcomed by our families and friends as you visit the tribal villages with a local Omo Valley operator and guide. Let's immerse you in our culture in an authentic way.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Pickup

What's included

Lunch

Dinner

Breakfast

Other

Itinerary

Day 1: Jinka - Turmi

Minalu will meet you at Jinka airport and continue driving 130km to Turmi town. On the way, you will visit a tribal market such as Keyafer market (on Thursday), Alduba Market (on Tuesday), Dimeka market (on Saturday), or Turmi market (on Monday). If it's not a market day, you will visit a village of the Banna tribe on the way.

Overnight at Buska Lodge or Similar.

Day 2: Turmi - Kara - Turmi

Drive 65km west of Turmi and meet the Kara (Karo) tribe who are the masters of body and facial paintings. They live in a beautiful village by the shore of Omo River. You will meet the kara people and visit a family who will prepare a traditional coffee ceremony in their house. You will have the chance to discuss with the family and get a genuine connection with the people.

Overnight at Buska Lodge or Similar

Breakfast: Food with soft drink and hot beverage. You will have a choice of different national and international menus available.

Lunch: Food with soft drink and hot beverage. You will have a choice of different national and international menus available.

Dinner: Food with soft drink and hot beverage. You will have a choice of different national and international menus available.

Day 3: Turmi - Omo Rate - Jinka

Drive from Turmi to Omorate for 1 hour and visit the Dassanech tribe on the other side of the river by crossing the Omo River with a dugout canoe and return to Turmi for lunch. In the afternoon, you will visit a Tribal Market (or ceremonial event if available / not included in the cost).

Overnight at Buska Lodge or Similar

Day 4: Jinka - Mursi - Konso

Drive some 50km through the Mago National Park to meet face to face with the most famous Mursi tribe. The Mursi are popular for women to wear lip plates. They also do extensive body scarification. You will return to Jinka for lunch and continue the 140km drive on an asphalt road to Konso.

Kanta Lodge

Day 5: Konso - Arba Minch

Drive from Konso to Arbaminch 2 hours. After lunch in Arba Minch, you will continue to Dorze village 1-hour drive to see the incredible Dorze community.

Overnight at Hayley Resort.

Day 6: Arba Minch - Lake Chamo - Fly to Addis Ababa

After breakfast, drive to Lake Chamo for a short boat trip to see the Crocodiles and Hippos on the lake and return to Arbaminch. After an early lunch, you will be taken to the Airport for your flight back to Addis. This tour will end at Arba Minch Airport.

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Min 1 days: 100%
From 0 to 1 days: 0%

Tickets

Adult (16 - 75 years)

Minimum: 0, Maximum: 3