Are you one of those people who is fascinated by people, culture, and tradition? If yes, then join us on an enthralling tour to the South. This trip is carefully designed to offer you the best of Omo Valley with the exceptional experience of the local tribes. Different villages represent Africa’s most captivating ethnic groups. The way of life is very different from what you have seen before, each tribe village having a unique set of customs.
Take a morning flight from Addis Ababa to Arba Minch, where your guide will welcome you upon arrival. After checking into your hotel, embark on a boat safari on Lake Chamo, home to enormous Nile crocodiles, hippos, and a variety of bird species. Visit the famous “Crocodile Market,” where large crocodiles bask along the shores. In the evening, enjoy dinner at a lakeside restaurant and relax at your hotel.
After breakfast, depart for Turmi, making a stop in Konso, a UNESCO-listed cultural site known for its intricate terraced agriculture and unique wooden totems marking the graves of warriors. Continue driving to Turmi, the heartland of the Hamer people, and arrive in the afternoon. Spend time with the Hamer tribe, learning about their traditions, hairstyles, and beadwork. If the timing is right, you may witness a bull-jumping ceremony, an important rite of passage for Hamer men. Overnight in Turmi.
In the morning, travel to Korcho, a Karo village overlooking the Omo River. The Karo people are known for their intricate body painting using white chalk, which they apply in elaborate patterns for ceremonies and daily life. After exploring the village and enjoying panoramic views of the Omo River, return to Turmi in the afternoon. You may visit a Hamer village for further interaction or enjoy the traditional Evangadi dance, performed by young Hamer men and women. Overnight in Turmi.
In the morning, travel to Korcho, a Karo village overlooking the Omo River. The Karo people are known for their intricate body painting using white chalk, which they apply in elaborate patterns for ceremonies and daily life. After exploring the village and enjoying panoramic views of the Omo River, return to Turmi in the afternoon. You may visit a Hamer village for further interaction or enjoy the traditional Evangadi dance, performed by young Hamer men and women. Overnight in Turmi.
Early in the morning, take a drive to Mago National Park to visit the Mursi tribe, famous for the lip plates worn by women and the bold warrior culture of the men. Spend time interacting with the community and learning about their customs before returning to Jinka. After lunch, transfer to Jinka Airport for your afternoon flight back to Addis Ababa, marking the end of your Omo Valley adventure.