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OMO VALLEY TRIBAL

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Duration : 12 days, 11 nights

Price : 1,965 dollars per person (150 dollar as a single supplement)

Day 1: Addis Ababa

~ Arrival to Addis Ababa Bole International airport, greet and welcome. Transfer to a hotel for a check-in and a quick break. Before lunch, visit Merkato (the biggest open market in Africa). In the afternoon, visit the National museum and Entoto Park.

Overnight in a suggested hotel.

Day 2: Addis Ababa to Langano (drive)

~ A morning drive to Lake Langano (200kms), visiting on the way Abijjata and Shala National Park. 

Overnight in a suggested hotel. 

Day 3: Langano to Arba Minch (drive)

~ Drive to Arba Minch (300kms), visiting the wildlife in the Sankele sanctuary, which is situated to protect the Swayneshartebeast. 

Overnight in a suggested hotel. 

Day 4: Arba Minch

~ In the morning, take a boat trip on Lake Chamo for an excursion of an hour and a half, and visit the giant Nile crocodiles, the hippos, and some aquatic birds like the flamingos and pelicans. In the afternoon, drive to the village of Hayzo (38kms) and visit the Dorze people known for weaving the traditional handmade cotton cloth of Ethiopia.

Overnight in a suggested hotel.

Day 5: Arba Minch to Turmi (drive)

~ Drive to Turmi (289kms), visiting on the way the Konsopeople known for a millennia old terracing system in the agriculture. There is a possibility of visiting a colorful market whereby different tribes gathered and participate in, if the date coincides.

Overnight in a suggested hotel.

Day 6: Turmi to Omo NP (drive)

~ An early morning drive to Omo National Park, visiting on the way the Nyangatom tribe at Kangaten, known for the colorful necklaces they wear on their neck. Late afternoon, a game drive for possible sighting of Buffaloes. 

Overnight camping in Omo NP. 

Day 7: Omo NP

~ A whole day game drive to visit some wildlife like the water buck, Buffaloes, leopards and the Kudus. Also visit the Suri tribe roaming within the park. 

Overnight camping in Omo NP. 

Day 8: Omo NP to Turmi (drive)

~ An early morning game drive to spot the buffaloes. Then drive back to Turmi. There is a possibility of visiting a colorful market whereby different tribes gathered and participate in, if the date coincides. 

Overnight in a suggested hotel. 

Day 9: Turmi - Omorate - Turmi (drive)

~ In the morning, drive to Omorate (72kms) and visit the Dassanech tribe crossing the Omo river. Culturally rich and unique tribe living by the banks of Omo river. Drive back to Turmi. Late afternoon, visit the Hamer tribe known for the unique bull jumping ceremony. 

Overnight in a suggested hotel. 

Day 10: Turmi to Jinka (drive)

~ An early morning drive to Korcho (64kms) and visit the Karo tribe known for the body painting ritual. Then proceed on driving to Jinka (130kms). There is a possibility of visiting a colorful market whereby different tribes gathered and participate in, if the date coincides. 

Overnight in a suggested hotel.

Day 11: Jinka

~ An early morning drive to the village of Sala Mago (50kms), crossing Mago National Park and visit the Mursitribe - known for the lip plates worn by the woman. In the afternoon, visit the Ari tribe and South Omo cultural museum. 

Overnight in a suggested hotel. 

Day 12: Jinka to Addis Ababa (flight)

~ Take a morning flight back to Addis Ababa. Spend the day visiting the Holy Trinity cathedral and some souvenirs shop. A farewell dinner at a cultural restaurant marks the end of the tour. A farewell dinner is organized and will be hosted by Native Ethiopia Tours.

End of the tour

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The price includes;

Domestic flight tickets as per the program.

All surface transportation including fuel and an English  speaking driver.

Boat fees on Lake excursions if mentioned in the program. 

Room with breakfast at all destinations, including Addis Ababa. 

All the Meals (lunch, dinner) and Watters. 

must to pay entrance fees and local guide fees at destinations. 

An English or Spanish speaking escort guide throughout all the trip.