8 days omo valley
Embark on an 8-day journey through Ethiopia's captivating Omo Valley, exploring vibrant tribal cultures, stunning landscapes, and unique traditions. From Addis Ababa to the remote villages of the Mursi, Karo, and Hamer tribes, experience the rich diversity of southern Ethiopia's people and natural wonders.
Duration
8 Days/ 7 Nights
Group Size
2 to 12
Stay
Hotels/Lodges
Transport
Drive and Flight
The journey
Tour Overview
This immersive 8-day tour takes you through the heart of southern Ethiopia, starting in the bustling capital of Addis Ababa before journeying through the Great Rift Valley, with its crater lakes and scenic landscapes. You'll explore the vibrant tribal cultures of the Omo Valley, including the Dorze, Konso, Hamer, Dasenech, Karo, and Mursi tribes. Along the way, you'll experience colorful markets, intricate tribal ceremonies like bull jumping, and the iconic body art and scarification practices that make the Omo Valley unique. From the volcanic Lake Abaya to the untamed beauty of Mago National Park, this adventure offers a deep connection to Ethiopia’s ancient cultures and breathtaking natural surroundings.
Day by day
Detailed Itinerary
8 days of discovery. Tap a day to expand it.
Addis Ababa is founded in 1886 by Menelik II, Addis Ababa is located 2,500m above sea level in the Entoto mountain chain, whereit enjoys an excellent year-round climate, with an average temperature of 25°C. It is a vibrant, developing city that is a pleasure to explore on foot, with wide avenues of jacaranda trees, interesting museums and one of the largest open-air markets in Africa.Depending on the time of your arrival, it may be possible to fit in an afternoon guided tour of the city, taking in the Holy Trinity Cathedral, the National Museum, and the market.
Overnight: Swiss Inn Nexus hote
The details
What's Included
Included in every booking
- All transfers and ground transportation with fuel and driver allowance
- All entrance fees according to the program
- Accommodations
- Land Transport
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Bottles of drinking water throughout the tour
- Multilingual professional guide
- Government tax associated with the trip.
Not included
- Day Use on the last day in Addis Ababa
- FOC Leader
- Any flight (Domestic Flights can be arranged upon request)
- Alcoholic Expenses
- Any Photography and Video fees
- And what is NOT included on the “Included” List.
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