Southern Omo Valley Adventure of Ethiopia

Arrival in Addis Ababa. Welcome by the guide. Visit the sights of Addis Ababa: The Trinity Cathedral, the National Museum, Entoto Mountains, St. George Church and the “Mercato”. O/N in MN international htl 3*.

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Early departure with 4x4 vehicles, driving to the city of the “40 springs”, Arba Minch. Passing through the country of the Oromo, Gurage and Wolayta. Arrival in Arba Minch in the afternoon. O/N in Swayness htl.

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Trip to the plains of the Omo Valley. In the town of Key After visit the colourful market where the Benna, Tsemay, Hamer and Ari tribes gather. In the afternoon arrive in Jinka and visit the ethnographic museum. O/n in Goh/Orit htl.

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Departure for the Mago National Park, where the Mursi people live. They are famous for the clay discs inserted in the lower lips of the women. Visit a Mursi village and check if you can watch wild animals in the savannah. In the afternoon drive back to Jinka. O/n in Goh/Orit htl.

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Trip to Dimeka to see the market of the Hamer and Karo, and then visit a village of the Hamer, one of the largest tribes in the region. Drive on to Turmi, the center of the Hamer region. O/n in Turmi/Splendour Lodge.

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Excursion in the surroundings of Turmi to see the peoples of Dassanech in Omorate, near the border with Kenya. In the afternoon return to Turmi. When there is the possibility we participate in the dance of the Evangadi Hamer. O/n in Turmi/Splendour Lodge.

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In the morning we visit the great market of the Hamer. Later, return to Konso, passing the villages of the Weyto and Erbore. Arrive in Konso in the afternoon. Visit the traditional villages of the tribes of the Konso and the rock formation called “New York City”. O/n in Strawberry Fields Eco Lodge.

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Enjoy a morning in the village of Konso. Then drive on back to Arba Minch. Before reaching there in the afternoon, boat excursion on Lake Chamo, near Arba Minch. In the lake surrounded by the Nechisar National Park you can watch crocodiles and hippos. O/n in Swayness htl.

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Trip to the Dorze people in the Guge Mountains near Arba Minch. The Dorze are magnificent in building houses and weaving cloth. Later go on travelling to Lake Langano, the only lake in the Rift Valley where it is safe to swim. O/n in Wenny eco lodge.

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In the morning visit the National Park of the lakes Abiata and Shalla. Then drive back to Addis Ababa. Free time for shopping, walking and visit more sights. In the evening traditional farewell dinner party with folkloric dance presentations and tasting of local dish and finally transfer to the airport for the return flight.

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