1. TOUR PACKAGE IN SOUTHERN REGION by LAND
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8 Days Omo Valley
Summary: Visit the tribes of the Omo Valley in 8 days.
Day -1
We walkup forbreakfast at 5:45 A.M & at the 6:25 A.M we manage to fully complete our breakfast.
After an early breakfast probably at 6:45 A.M, Early in the morning depart south from Addis
Ababa via Butajira by passing through Alem Ganna, Geeja, Leeman, Tarre, Xiya, Bu’I &
arriving at betajira. On the way you will visit the archeological sites of Tiya (ancient stelae field
and UNESCO World Heritage Site), Adadi Maryam (a rock-hewn church similar to those in
Lalibela) and Melka Kunture (pre-historic tool-making site). Final destination for the day is
Awassa. We pass Overnight in Awassa (---hotel).
Day -2
We walkup forbreakfast at 5:45 A.M & at the 6:25 A.M we manage to fully complete our breakfast.
After an early breakfast probably at 6:45 A.M, Early in the morning, visit the fish market on the
shores of Lake Awassa and then proceed driving to Dorze, set in the highlands above Arba
Minch. The Dorze people are known for their tall beehive-like houses and their fine cotton
weaving. You will visit the village and learn about the daily lives of these industrious people. If
today is market day (in Dorze village on Monday and Thursday and in nearby Chencha on
Tuesday and Saturday), that will be visited. We pass Overnight in Dorze in traditional Dorze hut
(shared toilet facilities) or continue to Arba Minch for overnight (camping, ------------hotel or ----
---lodge).
Day -3
We walkup forbreakfast at 5:45 A.M & at the 6:25 A.M we manage to fully complete our breakfast.
After an early breakfast probably at 6:45 A.M, Early in the morning, depart to Arba Minch for a
boat trip on Lake Chamo to visit the “crocodile market”, and the local hippos. Afterwards,
depart from Arba Minch to Turmi. On the way you will pass through the village of Weyto
(market day Saturday), which is home to the Tsemai tribe. Continue through the Weyto Valley
to Erbore, where you will have a brief visit to a local Erbore village (market day is Saturday).
Finally, proceed to Turmi, home of the Hamer tribe. At night, you can see the traditional night
dancing of the Hamer tribe, known as evangadi. We pass Overnight in Turmi (camping, ----hotel
or ----------------lodge).
Day -4
We walkup forbreakfast at 5:45 A.M & at the 6:25 A.M we manage to fully complete our breakfast.
After an early breakfast probably at 6:45 A.M, Early 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
Dassenech village. Afterwards, return to Turmi (Monday is market day) for a visit to a local

2. Hamer village. If there is Jumping of the Bulls traditional Hamer coming-of-age ceremony, that
will be visited. We pass Overnight in Turmi (camping, basic -------------hotel or ------lodge).
Day- 5
We walkup forbreakfast at 5:45 A.M & at the 6:25 A.M we manage to fully complete our breakfast.
After an early breakfast probably at 6:45 A.M, Early in the morning depart for Jinka, via Dimeka
and Key Afar. Tuesdays and Saturdays are market days in Dimeka, which is one of the most
colorful markets in the area and is visited by many tribes, including Hamer, Benna and Karo.
Afterwards, continue to Jinka. We pass Overnight in Jinka (camping, ------------hotel or----------
lodge).
Day- 6
We walkup forbreakfast at 5:45 A.M & at the 6:25 A.M we manage to fully complete our breakfast.
After an early breakfast probably at 6:45 A.M, Early in the morning, drive through the Mago
National Park to a local village of 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 to visit a local Ari village. We pass Overnight in Jinka (camping, ---------------
hotel or-------------- lodge).
Day -7
We walkup forbreakfast at 5:45 A.M & at the 6:25 A.M we manage to fully complete our breakfast.
After an early breakfast probably at 6:45 A.M, Early in the morning, depart from Jinka to Arba
Minch via Key Afar and Konso. Thursday is market day in Key Afar, where you will see the
Benna and Tsemai tribes trading goods. This is another very popular market in the region. After
the visit, proceed to Konso (market days are Mondays and Thursdays). The Konso people are
known for their wooden statues, known as wakas, which are erected in honor of dead heroes as
well as their innovative agricultural terracing. Today you will have a brief opportunity to visit a
local village and the cultural museum displaying many waka statues. After the visit, proceed
driving to Arba Minch. We pass Overnight in Arba Minch (camping, ---------------hotel or -------
------lodge).
Day -8
We walkup forbreakfast at 5:45 A.M & at the 6:25 A.M we manage to fully complete our breakfast.
After an early breakfast probably at 6:45 A.M, Early in the morning, depart from Arba Minch for
a full day’s drive to Addis Ababa. On the way you may have time to visit one of the following
archeological sites of interest:
- Tiya - ancient stellae field and UNESCO World Heritage site
- Adadi Maryam – rock-hewn church similar to those in Lalibela
- Malka Kunture – pre-historic tool-making site
Sub total Cost = 200USD *8 = 1600 USD for a person priceincludesHotel
accommodation,domesticflight ortransportcost,picnicfood,water, camping,visit
fees,etc