Omo Valley tour from Jinka with Ertale Volcano and danakil depression
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 for traditional Landscape terracing systems. With wonderful Walled Villages, Old community squares, Stone monuments, Generation poles, and carved statues. Konso has an immensely rich historical heritage and a Traditional Village atmosphere. Drive further crossing the Weito River, homes of Stemay tribes and Bena tribes to arrive in Turmi.
Over Night in Turmi, Lodge
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 Kara. 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, 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 fly back to Addis Ababa
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!
OverNight in Hotel, Addis Ababa
Day 7 Fly Addis Ababa – Mekele- Danakil Depression
Early in the morning take a flight to Mekele. Meet our driver outside the Mekele airport terminal. You will join a group that will go on a journey into the Danakil Depression.
We drive from Mekelle to Dodom, Enjoying scenic landscapes along the way. Arrive at Dodom Base Camp. Before night trek for 30 minutes to the Ertale volcano. The Erta Ale volcano is a permanent volcanic lava. Enjoy the amazing eruption and lava flow. return to base camp.
Overnight camping at the Volcano
Day 8 ErtaAle-Hamadela
Wake up early, and walk to the volcano to view it at sunrise. Come back to Dodom and drive to HamadEla for 100km, you may see a camel caravan and salt mine and you will have a beautiful sunset at Assale Lake.
Overnight camping in HamadEla.
Day 9 HamadEla- Dallol- Mekelle
In the morning departure for Dallol, the lowest point in Africa at 225 meters below sea level. visit the colorful landscape that looks like Mars or the Moon. Walking along the bizarre land formations makes you feel like you are on another planet.
drive to Mekele and fly back to Addis Ababa
Overnight at Addis Ababa hotel
End of round