5-Day Cultural Tour of Southern Ethiopia Exploring Tribes, Traditions and Landscapes
Highlights
Arba Minch, Turmi, Omorate, Jinka
Locations Covered
Arba Minch, Turmi, Omorate, Jinka
cultural, photography, Wildlife
Private Tour
5 Days
Medium
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Description
Embark on a 5-day cultural journey through southern Ethiopia, exploring the diverse traditions of the Dorze, Konso, Mursi, and Dasenech tribes. Experience breathtaking landscapes with boat trips on the Rift Valley lakes, visit vibrant local markets, and discover unique cultural practices such as scarification and lip plate traditions.
Itinerary
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Day 1 – Arrival at Addis Ababa & Fly to Arbaminch
- Arrival: Arrive at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa.
Transfer: Transfer to Terminal 1 for your flight to Arbaminch.
In Arbaminch: All ground services will be waiting for you upon arrival.
Visit Dorze People: Explore the Dorze people known for their cultivation of Enset (False Banana) and their large huts and colorful cotton clothes.
Overnight: Stay at a hotel in Arbaminch.
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Day 2 – Arba Minch to Jinka
- Morning Activity: Take a boat trip on Lake Chamo in the Rift Valley to visit the famous "Crocodile Market," where you can observe large African crocodiles, hippopotamuses, and various water birds.
Visit Konso People: Drive to Konso to visit the villages of the Konso people, known for their colorful hand-woven cotton clothes and unique rock terraces.
Optional Stop (Thursday only): If the day is Thursday, stop at Key Afer to experience the vibrant multicultural market in the Lower Omo Valley, attended by tribes such as the Ari, Benna, Hamer, and Tsemai.
Travel to Jinka: Drive to Jinka.
Overnight: Stay at a hotel in Jinka.
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Day 3 – Jinka to Mursi Village to Turmi
- Morning Excursion: Take an excursion to Mago National Park to visit the Mursi people, known for the iconic clay lip plates worn by the women.
Lunch in Jinka: Return to Jinka for lunch.
Travel to Turmi: After lunch, drive to the territory of the Hamar people.
Overnight: Stay at a hotel in Turmi.
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Day 4 – Turmi to Omorate to Arbaminch
- Morning Excursion: Visit Omo Rate to meet the Dasenech people, who are the southernmost group in Ethiopia and known for their scarification practices.
Visit Erbore or Tsemai Villages: Drive back to Arbaminch, making a stop to explore the villages of the nomadic Erbore or Tsemai people. These tribes are known for building houses from papyrus.
Overnight: Stay at a hotel in Arbaminch.
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Day 5 – Fly from Arbaminch to Addis Ababa
- Morning Flight: Fly from Arbaminch to Addis Ababa.
Evening Activity: Before departure, enjoy a farewell dinner at one of Addis Ababa’s best traditional restaurants, where you can watch folkloric dance performances and sample a variety of Ethiopian dishes.
Departure: After the dinner, transfer to the airport for your departure.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
| 11 to 20 | /person |
| 21 to 30 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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