9 Days Omo Valley

An early morning drive will take us to Arbaminch. After breakfast in Arbamich, we will take a boat ride on Lake Chamo to see the huge Nile Crocodiles and Hippos. After lunch drive to Konso. Dinner in Konso

In the morning before departing for Jinka we will have time to visit the King of Konso, the “Waka” – konso grave marking for their dead and “New York” – natural sand formations that look like sky scrapers. The intricate landscape terracing of the Konsos is fascinating. From Konso we continue our journey to Jinka. on the way we pass through  Key Afar is home to the Benna tribe. Dinner and overnight in Jinka.

In the morning, drive to Mago national park to visit the Mursi tribe.  The Mursi are known for their lower lip and earlobe plates.  In the afternoon, after returning to Jinka, you can visit the South Omo Museum & Research Center to learn more about the local tribes.  Alternatively, take a hike in the surrounding hills and visit a local Ari village then drive to Turmi. Dinner and overnight in Turmi.

In the morning, take a day trip to Omorate to visit the Dassenech tribe.  Here you will cross the Omo River by local boat and enter a local Dassenech village.  Afterwards, return to Turmi If there is Jumping of the Bulls traditional Hamer coming-of-age ceremony, that will be visited.  At night you can see the traditional night dancing of the Hamer tribe, known as evangadi.  Overnight in Hotel.

Drive to Murulle, Dus and Koricho.  Here you will find the Karo people who, while they are the smallest tribe of the Omo Valley in number, they are also known to be the most decorated.  Return to Turmi for another opportunity to find Bull Jumping ceremony.  Dinner and overnight in Turmi.

On the way to Konso we will visit and pass though Arbori and Woyto tribes. The drive from Konos to Yabelo passes thought scenic desert and  Acacia forest where the Borenna tribe roam with their cattle, goats and camels. Lunch in Konso. Dinner and overnight in Yabelo.

Yabelo to Awassa is the true coffee land of the South. The whole area is coffee growing. You will see the magical beans at close range – from processing to the tasting. Lunch en route. Dinner and overnight in Awassa.

An early morning walk by Lake Awassa will be fascinating as one can set a number of birds – some endemic. A little drive after breakfast will take us to “Fish Market”. A colorful scene will await us fishermen sell their night’s catch for the towns people. Pelicans compete with Marabous for a bit a leftover. Continue on journey of Addis. On the way we visit the beautiful Rift Valley Lakes. 50 Kms. from Addis we will visit the crater lakes of lakes of Debre Zeit (Besheftu) Lunch en route. Dinner will be in a traditional restaurant with cultural live music. Overnight in hotel or depart to your country.