Omo Valley tour from Arbaminch with Harar and Lalibela 9 days
Day 1 Arbaminch Arrival– Doze Village
Fly From Addis Ababa to Arbaminch In the morning. Then drive to Dorze village. The Dorze people are renowned for their weaving skills, music, dance, and beautiful Elephant-shaped houses. They live in one of the most densely populated areas of the country, But the Dorze maintained a lifestyle to coexist with the environment by practicing mixed farming, handicrafts, and weaving. After Enjoying time with Dorze people Drive back to Arbaminch.
Overnight in Arbaminch at Hotel
Day 2 Arbamich – Turmi
Drive to Turmi via Konso Village . Konso is a UNESCO world heritage site recognized for its indigenous Land terracing system to conserve the soil for hundreds of years .
OverNight Turmi
Day 3 Turmi – Omorate
After breakfast, Drive to Omorate Home to the Dassanech tribe, on the border with Kenya along the Omo River and north of Lake Turkana. Cross the Omo River and visit their Mobile Village. Afterward drive back to Turmi for lunch then drive to Jinka on the way you will have a chance of attending the bull Jumping ceremony of Hamers Boy rites of Passage, Visit Hamer Village, or Visit the tribal market in Turmi on Market Day.
Over Night in Lodge, Turmi
Day 4 Turmi- Karo
In the morning After breakfast Drive to Korcho. One of the Village of Karo People. Karo tribes call themselves Karato. which means fish eaters. Their most famous for their artistic body painting. After visiting Body tribe we will back to Turmi for lunch. Afterward, we will visit Hamer Market, the Bull Jumping ceremony, or Hamer Village.
Over Night in Lodge, Turmi
Day 5 Turmi – Jinka
In The Morning We drive to Jinka where we will stay for the night. Jinka is home to The Ari People. Although Ari tribes are more modern they are the biggest tribes in omo valley and they are still in their traditional villages. On our way if it is Market day we may stop at Dimkea, Key Afer, or other small tribal Markets. We may see the Benna tribe, hammer tribe, and Tsemay tribes.
Overnight in Lodge or Hotel, Jinka
Day 6 Mursi Village – fly back to Addis Ababa – Harar
After Eraly Morning breakfast we Drive to Mursi Village crossing Mago National Park. The Mursi tribes are the most well-known, because of the big lip plates of the Mursi women Which became the most Exotic Image of Omo Valley tribes. After spending time with the Mursi people we will drive back to Jinka for Lunch and transfer to the airport. Fly to Addis Ababa!
Take another flight from Addis Ababa to Diredawa. The car will wait for you at the airport to Drive to Harara.
After checking in to your Hotel we start to Discover the walled city of Harar, With an enriched local insight into the history and culture. Harar is an ancient trade center Harar. It has a narrow alley with colorful houses, lots of mosques, and shrines.
One of The Best Experiences of Harar is to visit the hyena man at dusk. He tames up and feeds Meat to the wild hyenas. Sometimes by holding a meat small stick in his mouth, Then Hyena comes to Grab it. It is one the best experience for many travelers to try mouth-to-mouth :).
OverNight Harar
Day 7 Harar city tour – fly to Addis Ababa
In the morning Guide will take you on a city tour of Harara, Visiting the old town, local experiences, and museums.
In the afternoon after a little rest, you will drive back to Diredawa to take your flight back to Addis Ababa.
Day 8 fly Addis Ababa to Lalibela
In The Morning Fly to Lalibela. At the airport meet the driver or the Guide. After checking in to your hotel you will start Visiting Lalibela churches that are carved out of a single rock. These churches are from the 13th c and were built by Ethiopian king Lalibela. He is considered a saint by the Ethiopian Christians. Lalibela Built these 11 magnificent rock-hewn churches carving them out of a volcanic bedrock after he saw a dream. He wanted this complex of church to be the second Jerusalem.
He presents stories and symbols from the Bible and Holly places of Jerusalem. Some of the churches are monolithic which means they are carved and separated from the bedrock. The most famous is the church of St. George with its iconic Cross shape. Lalibela is a UNESCO world heritage site and one of the best places to visit in the world.
Overnight in Lalibela at Hotel.
Day 9 Fly Addis Ababa
Fly from Lalibela to Addis Ababa.
End of Tour