Itinerary

1. Day 1: Journey to Awassa

   • Depart south from Addis Ababa via Butajira.
   • 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.

   Overnight in Ker awd hotel.

2. Day 2: Exploring Dorze Culture

   • In the morning after breakfast, visit the fish market on the shores of Lake Awassa.
   • Then proceed driving to Dorze, set in the highlands above Arba Minch.
   • 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.
   • Continue to Arba Minch for overnight.

   Overnight in Moreha Light hotel.

3. Day 3: Lake Chamo Adventure

   • In the morning, visit the local market in Dorze (Monday and Thursday) or Chencha (Tuesday and Saturday).
   • Afterwards, continue driving to Arba Minch.
   • In the afternoon, take a boat trip on Lake Chamo to visit the “crocodile market” and the local hippos.
   • Overnight in Arba Minch.

   Overnight in Moreha Light hotel.

4. Day 4: Turmi and Hamer Traditions

   • After breakfast, 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.

   Overnight in Turmi.

   Overnight in Kizo lodge.

5. Day 5: Dassenech Tribe Encounter

   • 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 Hamer village.

   Overnight in Turmi.

   Overnight in Kizo lodge.

6. Day 6: Market Days and Village Visits

   • Depart for Jinka, via Dimeka and Key Afar.
   • Afterwards, continue to Jinka.

   Overnight in Nasa Pension.

7. Day 7: Mursi Tribe Exploration

   • In the morning, drive through the Mago National Park to a local village of the Mursi tribe.
   • 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.

   Overnight in Kizo lodge.

8. Day 8: Konso's Cultural Heritage

   • After breakfast, depart from Jinka to Konso, via Key Afar.
   • After the visit, proceed to Konso (market days are Mondays and Thursdays).
   • Today you will have the opportunity to visit a local village and the cultural museum displaying many waka statues. Time permitting, you can also visit the “natural New York Village”, named after the tall sand formations resembling skyscrapers.

   Overnight in Konso (Kanta lodge).

9. Day 9: Wildlife Sanctuary and Lake Langano

   • After breakfast, depart from Konso to Lake Langano.
   • On the way, you will visit the Senkele Wildlife Sanctuary, which was established to protect the endemic Swayne’s Hartebeest.
   • Continue to Lake Langano for overnight.

   Overnight in Langano hotel.

10. Day 10: Return to Addis Ababa

    • After a morning swim in the lake, depart north to Addis Ababa.
    • On the way, you may visit the Abiatta-Shala National Park.
    • Lake Shala, with its deep blue waters, is the deepest lake in Ethiopia at 236m.
    • Lake Abiatta is a soda lake at which thousands of flamingos can be seen at various times of the year.
    • Afterwards, take a flight back home or stay a night in Addis.