7-Day Omo Valley Cultural Tour from Addis Ababa
Tour Highlights
- Explore Addis Ababa’s museums and historic churches
- Enjoy panoramic views from Mount Entoto
- Visit UNESCO sites: Tiya Stelae & Konso Cultural Landscape
- Discover Dorze weaving culture & traditional beehive houses
- Boat safari on Lake Chamo (crocodiles, hippos, birdlife)
- Experience the vibrant cultures of Dassanech, Hamer, Ari & Mursi tribes
- Visit colorful local markets (Key Afer, Konso)
- Learn about Omo Valley cultures at the South Omo Museum
Day 1: Addis Abeba
Begin your adventure in Ethiopia’s capital with visits to the National Museum, Trinity Cathedral, and the panoramic Mount Entoto.
Overnight in Addis Ababa.
Day 2: Addis Abeba – Arbaminch
Drive south to Arba Minch. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Tiya Stele Field.
Overnight in Arba Minch.
Day 3: Arbaminch
Morning visit to an authentic Dorze village in Chencha. Afternoon boat safari on Lake Chamo to spot hippos, crocodiles, and birds.
Overnight in Arba Minch.
Day 4: Arbaminch – Konso – Turmi
Explore the UNESCO-listed Konso Cultural Landscape, visit a local market, then proceed to Turmi.
Overnight in Turmi.
Day 5: Turmi – Dassanech – Key Afar – Hamer Village
Visit the Dassanech tribe at Omorate crossing the Omo River by boat. Visit Key Afar market and enjoy an evening cultural experience in a Hamer village.
Overnight in Turmi.
Day 6: Turmi – Jinka
Drive to Jinka and explore Mago National Park. Meet the Mursi tribe, famous for their lip plates. Afternoon visit to the Ari tribe.
Overnight in Jinka.
Day 7: Jinka – Addis Abeba
Visit the South Omo Museum, then transfer to Jinka Airport for your return flight to Addis Ababa.
End of tour.
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