9 Days Omo Valley Cultural and Photography Tour

Car Tour (driver & guide)

Joined 2024

Bodo K.

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Arba Minch

Amharic (Native), English

9 days

Private tour (only you and Bodo K.)

Up to 15 people

9 Days Cultural Journey to the Tribes of the Lower Omo Valley

Our 9-day journey to the tribes of the Lower Omo Valley offers an unforgettable cultural immersion into one of Africa’s most diverse and authentic regions. The Lower Omo Valley, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to numerous indigenous communities who have preserved their traditions, languages, and lifestyles for centuries. This carefully designed itinerary allows travelers to experience these cultures respectfully.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

07:30 AM

Meeting Point

Arba Minch Airport

- We pick you up from Arba Minch Airport. Please provide your flight schedule.

Day 1: Arba Minch

•Morning : Your arrival in Abra Minch

•Afternoon city tour & visit Dorze village

•Experience Dorze culture, weaving, and traditional beehive houses

•Overnight: Hotel in Arba Minch

Day 2: Arba Minch – Konso – Turmi

• Drive to Konso Cultural Landscape (UNESCO site)

• Visit Konso villages and stone terraces

• Continue to Turmi

• Overnight: Lodge / Hotel in Turmi

Day 3: Turmi – Hamer Tribe

• Visit Hamer villages

• Cultural interaction and photography

• Optional: Bull-jumping ceremony (if available)

• Afternoon free time around Turmi

• Overnight: Turmi

Day 4: Turmi – Karo Tribe – Turmi

• Morning drive to Karo tribe (Kangaten village)

• Famous for body painting and Omo River views

• Return to Turmi in the afternoon

• Overnight: Turmi

Day 5: Turmi – Dassanech Tribe – Turmi

• Drive south to Omorate

• Cross the Omo River by local boat

• Visit Dassanech tribe

• Return to Turmi

• Overnight: Turmi

Day 6: Turmi – Arbore Tribe – Jinka

• Visit Arbore (Erbore) tribe near Weyto

• Continue drive to Jinka

• Visit South Omo Museum if time allows

• Overnight: Hotel in Jinka

Day 7: Jinka – Mursi Tribe – Jinka

• Early morning visit to Mursi tribe inside Mago National Park

• Lip-plate culture & traditional lifestyle

• Return to Jinka for rest

• Overnight: Jinka

Day 8: Jinka – Arba Minch

• Drive back to Arba Minch

• Afternoon boat trip on Lake Chamo

• Crocodiles, hippos, birdlife

• Overnight: Arba Minch

Day 9: Arba Minch – Addis Ababa

• Drive back to Addis Ababa

(If you wish a domestic flight to Addis Ababa, please prepare air ticket by yourself and we will drop you off at Arba Minch Airport.)

Ending Point

Addis Ababa

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

1. Private transportation

(Car type will be assigned accordingly depending on group size)

2. Accommodation

(e.g. Hotel in Jinka / Lodge in Turmi)

3. Meals (Full Board)

4. Professional Guiding Service

5. Professional driver, fuel, toll, parking fees

6. Entrance & Permit Fees

7. Cultural Experiences

8. Activities & Excursions

What‘s not included

• International flights

• Domestic flights (Addis Ababa – Arba Minch / Jinka – Addis Ababa).

• Ethiopian visa fees

• Travel insurance

• Alcoholic

• Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities

• Professional camera fees (if applicable)

Tour Important Information

This Tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2024

Bodo K.

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About Tour Guide Bodo K.

My name is Bodo, from the southern part of the Omo Valley, Ethiopia.

I have established myself as a dedicated driver-guide, committed to providing the highest level of service to my clients. My mission is to ensure that every traveler experiences the very best of the Omo Valley—its people, culture, landscapes, and traditions.

I strive to offer utmost satisfaction, creating safe, authentic, and unforgettable journeys. My goal is for every client to return home with beautiful, rapturous memories, filled with joy, connection, and cultural discovery.