Omo Valley: 10-Day Discover Rich Tribal Heritage Tour

Discover the Omo Valley on a 10-day tour from Addis Ababa. Visit indigenous tribes, explore local markets, and enjoy a boat trip on Lake Chamo to see crocodiles and hippos.
Embark on a 10-day journey through Ethiopia’s Omo Valley, a region rich in cultural diversity. Begin in Addis Ababa, exploring historical sites before heading south. Pass through Awassa and Arba Minch, where you’ll meet the Dorze people, known for their artistic weaving and distinctive beehive-shaped huts.

Take a boat trip on Lake Chamo to see crocodiles and hippos in their natural habitat. In the heart of the Omo Valley, visit the Mursi tribe, famous for their decorative lip plates and intricate body markings.

Continue to Turmi, home of the Hamer people, known for their elaborate hairstyles and traditional bull-jumping ceremony—a rite of passage for young men. Further exploration leads to Omorate, where the Dassanech tribe resides along the banks of the Omo River.

Encounter the Karo people, renowned for their detailed body painting using natural pigments. Visit local markets to gain insight into the region’s trade and daily life. The route covers Konso, where you’ll witness the distinctive terraced farming system and funerary totems that reflect the community’s ancestral traditions.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.