OMO Valley - the unique wilderness in 7 days
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OMO Valley - the unique wilderness in 7 days

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Day 1: Arrive Addis Ababa

Arrive at Bole (ADD), Upon arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Transfer to Jupiter Hotel (4 Star).

A half day city tour is included in the rate. You visit the National Museum (Lucy), one of the churches in Addis, the Merkato and enjoy the view from the Entoto Mountain.

Day 2: Addis Ababa-Arbaminch-Tia Stele (UNESCO World Heritage Site) (B-D)

 In the morning, start driving south to Tiya, where you will see the southern-most example of a peculiar type of engraved, standing stele which stretch across parts of southern Ethiopia. These steles are believed to have been erected between the 12th and 14th centuries and are almost certainly grave markers.

After lunch, we will continue driving to Arbaminch on the way visiting the different small villages Welyita at Sodo and Alaba at Tembaro. Overnight: Paradise Lodge

 Day 3: Arbaminch-Jinka (B-Picnic Lunch-D)

 After an early breakfast, we will drive to Jinka en-route visiting different cultural people and their villages which include the Konso, Tsemai, and Ari. The Konso are famous for their old and unique terracing and unusual engraved wooden statues of Konso grave markers. Overnight: Omo Eco-Jinka.

Day 4: Jinka-Mago-Mursi-Jinka (B-Picnic Lunch-D)

After breakfast, we will drive from Jinka to Mursi Village. The Mursi, undoubtedly the most celebrated residents of South Omo are distinctive group of pastoralists. The Mursi are best known for their unique item of decoration, After our visit to the Mursi Village, we will have our picnic lunch in the Mago National Park and drive to Turmi. Overnight: Buska Lodge

Day 5: Turmi-Omorate (B-Picnic Lunch-D)

In the cool morning, we will drive to Omorate to visit the Desanech (Geleb) tribal village after crossing the Omo River by boat. In the afternoon, we will drive to Hamer Village. The Hamer, display an elaborate and diverse selection of body decorations. At the same village we might enjoy the seasonal cultural activities including the famous Evangadi. Overnight: Buska Lodge

 Day 6: Turmi-Arbaminch (B-D)

In the morning, we will start driving back to Arbaminch with brief stops to visit different villages including Erbore and Tsemay. In the afternoon, we will have a boat cruise over Lake Chamo to see some of the biggest African crocodiles. Hippopotamus and many beautiful aquatic birds. Overnight: Paradise Lodge Hotel-Arbaminch

 Day 7: Arbaminch –Addis Ababa-Departure (B-D)

In the morning, drive back to Addis Ababa en-route visiting the different small towns like Shashemene where Rastafarian lives, Ziway and one of the Great Rift Valley Lakes Ziway. At the end of the farewell dinner, transfer to Addis Ababa airport.

B - breakfast, L - lunch, D - dinner
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Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Not included
  • Drinks
  • Meals not stated in the program
  • Gratuities
  • Visa fees (please check the requirements for your country of origin)
  • DOMESTIC FLIGHTS (we recommend to book Ethiopian Airlines for the flight to/from Addis Ababa as the domestic flights will be discounted)
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Best available hotels are used on ts tour
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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