Day 1 fly Addis Ababa Jinka
Fly from Addis Ababa to Jinka Upon arrival Meet our Team. Check in to the hotel. On this day, we will visit the villages of the Ari tribe. The villages are surrounded by lush countryside which is a sharp contrast to other parts of Omo Valley tribal Villages. Walk in the farmlands and villages, visit craftsmen, and see how the Ari lives. If it is a Mraket day Visit the local Market.
OverNight in Lodge / Hotel , Jinka
Day 2 Jinka – Mursi – Turmi
We drive through Mago National Park to meet the Mursi. The Mursi people are considered fearless Warriors. They are mostly recognized for their women’s iconic lip plates. The bigger The Lip plate the more beautiful a Mursi Woman is Considered. Upon Arrival in the village walk around the small huts of different Mursi families. See how the Mursi cooker, Take Photos with the tribal Members. Afterward, drive to Turmi. The Hamer lives around their capital Turmi, a small settlement that can be busy on Market day. The Hamer People make a living from herding and agriculture they live in small villages and follow a largely traditional lifestyle. The Hamers are famous for their spectacular women’s Hairstyle. Hamer Boys Must pass through the rite of passage to become an Adult. The ceremony is called “bull jumping”, It is an impressive Cultural Event to see but also an Important Event in the life of the Hamer Family.
OverNight in Lodge, Turmi
Day 3 Turmi – Omorate
In the morning we will drive to Omorate Town to visit The Dasench tribe. The Dasenech tribes settle around the Omo River. To reach Dasenech village we will cross the other banks of the Omo River – with a traditional boat. The Dasenech, like other Omo Valley tribes, are constantly adapting to their ever-changing environment, although they grow little sorghum, maize, and beans. They are pastoralists: cattle and goats give them milk and meat in the dry season when crops and food are scarce. And they are also a sign of status and used as a dowry for the bride’s family. They have a tradition of constant warfare, usually due to cattle raids, with their neighbors. In the afternoon drive to Turmi. If it is Monday we will attend the tribal Market in Turmi.
OverNight in Lodge, Turmi
Day 4 Turmi- Karo
In the Morning drive to Korcho, village of Karo. The village is set on a cliff overlooking a scenic view of the Omo River. The Karo live in a Hut made of sticks, with thatched roofs. The most striking feature of the Karo Tribe is their practice of Body Painting. Many of the men and women have colorful Body paintings using colorful Clay Soils. They are often referred to as the best body painters among the tribes of Omo Valley. In the Morning, take a walk in the Hamer Village and maybe visit Family Hut for a traditional coffee. After we stay with the Hamer tribe village we may go to visit The local market in Turmi where many of the tribes come to buy and sell and afterward enjoy local drinks.
OverNight in Lodge, Turmi
Day 5 Turmi – Konso – Arbamich
When the sun has breakfast. Drive to Arbaminch Via Konso.
We meet the Konso people, in their hilltops village, Fortified by several rounds of stone Walls. the Konso tribes are famous for their impressive soil conservation by terracing their farmland. UNESCO recorded Konso Village as a World Heritage site. The walking trail in the villages are narrow with few entrances for security reasons. Afterward, drive to Arbaminch.
OverNight in Lodge / Hotel, Arbaminch
Day 6 Arbaminch – Dorze – Hawasa
In The morning drive to the village of Dorze. Which is considered the best wavers in Ethiopia. They produce make hand-made cotton cloth. we’ll see how the famous Shemane Waving clothes. It is a time-honored tradition passed down through generations. The Clothes they make are Worn for special celebrations, weddings, funerals, and other solemn occasions. You may also buy some high-quality traditional scarves and other items handmade in the village. Walk in the green farmlands Elephant looks Houses of Dorze People. See how they make food out of false Banana trees and enjoy their Music and dance.
Drive to Hawasa, a tourist resort in Ethiopia where locals come to enjoy the beautiful lake and the pleasant atmosphere. Walk to the lake shores viewing Pelicans, marabou, and other water birds
Overnight in Hotel, Hawsa
Day 7 Hawasa – Addis Ababa
In the morning walk to The fish Market where locals brought freshly catch fish, cook, and eat at the lake shore. Next is the Public park where we have a chance to see colobus monkeys and feeding Monkeys.
We also took a boat trip to see hippos. Drive back to Addis Ababa.
Overnight in Hotel in Addis Ababa or Fly Home
End of Tour