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7 days Private Omo Valley Dorze and Arba Minch Tour

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English

168 hours

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Omo Valley is undoubtedly one of the most unique places on earth and the discovery of human remains dating back nearly 2.5 million years prompted UNESCO to dub the Lower Valley a World Heritage site in 1980.

The villages are home to some of Africa’s most fascinating ethnic groups and a trip here represents a unique chance for travellers to encounter a culture markedly different from their own. Whether it’s wandering through traditional Dassanech villages, watching Hamer people performing a Jumping of the Bull ceremony or seeing the Mursi’s mind-blowing lip plates, your visit here will stay with you for a lifetime.

The landscape is diverse, ranging from dry, open savannah plains to forests in the high hills and along the Omo and Mago Rivers. The former meanders for nearly 800km, from southwest of Addis Ababa all the way to Lake Turkana on the Kenyan border.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Tour can be adapted to start/end in Addis Ababa or Jinka

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Professional English speaking guide

4WD vehicle including professional driver and all fuel

5 nights accommodation in named hotels & 1 night camping

Village and National Park entrance fees and River/Lake boat rides

Collection from Arba Minch airport/hotel and return to Jinka airport

Any local fees for taking individual photographs

Return flight to Addis Ababa

Gratuities

Drinks

What To Expect

Day 1

Arba Minch - Dorze

Accommodations

Overnight at Dorze Lodge with spectacular views of the rift valley lakes and Arba Minch

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Dorze Village

You will be met at Arba Minch airport or hotel and will take a beautiful drive up the mountains to Dorze village - home of Ethiopia's weavers.  You will enjoy a walking tour – visit the traditional bamboo houses, learn how to make the local bread from false banana tree, enjoy the market, watch women spinners and see the famous Dorze weavers. Stay overnight at Dorze Lodge, renowned for the spectacular views of the two Rift Valley lakes. After dinner, sit by the camp fire and enjoy the local singing and dancing

18 hours • Admission Included
Day 2

Dorze - Lake Chamo and Nechisar National Park (Arba Minch)

Accommodations

Overnight at 40 Springs Hotel, a locally owned and run hotel in Arba Minch

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

DINNER

Dinner

1

Chamo Lake

After seeing sunrise, drive to Arba Minch and take a motor boat across Lake Chamo to visit Nechisar National Park. Take a gentle hike across the savannah and see zebras, gazelles and different types of animals. On the return boat ride, you will see giant crocodiles, hippos, local fishermen, pelicans and different types of birds. Spend the evening in Arba Minch. Stay overnight at Forty Springs Hotel

8 hours • Admission Included
Day 3

Arba Minch - Konso - Turmi

Accommodations

Overnight at Bodo Pension or Tourist Hotel, both locally owned and managed.

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Konso

Drive to Konso, a UNESCO world heritage site.  Your village walking tour will include Konso's renowned stone walled terraces and fortified settlements,  wooden statues (Waga), and stone steles (a complex system of marking the passing of leaders).  Drive to Turmi, a market town and home to the Hamer tribe.  Stay overnight at Bodo Pension or Tourist Hotel

7 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 4

Karo tribe - Hamer market - Turmi

Accommodations

Stay overnight at Tourist Hotel or Bodo Pension, Turmi

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Turmi

Spend the morning visiting the Karo tribe, famed for their body painting and elaborate headdresses - decorating with nature. Drive back to Turmi in time for the colourful afternoon Hamer market. Stay overnight in Turmi

1.0 day(s) • Admission Not Applicable
Day 5

Turmi - Omorate - Dassanech tribe - Hamer Village

Accommodations

Spend the night in our high quality tents in a Hamer village. We provide mattresses, sleeping bags, pillows, etc

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Drive to Omorate, on the Omo River, which is as deep as one can get into the Omo valley, without entering Kenya. Cross the river to visit Ethiopia's most southern tribe, Dassanech. Afterwards, drive to Jinka which is set in the hills above Mago National Park and capital of the Omo Valley.  You will visit the South-Omo Museum & Research Centre which hosts interesting exhibitions.  Stay overnight in an Eco lodge.

1.0 day(s) • Admission Not Applicable
Day 6

Nyangatom tribes - Bana Market - Jinka

Accommodations

Overnight at Nasa or Orit Hotel in Jinka

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Jinka

Visit the Nyangatom Tribe who live on the border with South Sudan and are considered one of the richest and most prosperous tribes. Vast lands allow the tribe to graze a large number of cattle but different to other tribes, the men hunt crocodiles using harpoons and a local canoe. They have gained the reputation of being the feared and fierce warriors. Drive to Key Afar to enjoy the colourful Bana Market and then stay overnight in Jinka

1.0 day(s) • Admission Not Applicable
Day 7

Mago National Park - Mursi Tribe - Jinka

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Mago National Park

Drive through Mago National Park to visit the Mursi tribe, famed for their unique lip plates. After lunch, we will take you to Jinka airport for your flight to Addis Ababa

12 hours • Admission Included

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7 days Private Omo Valley Dorze and Arba Minch Tour

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  • Great Omo Valley trip

    carabH7183QI,

    Mar 18, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We organised a custom made tour with Wes from Gamo Travel Tours through Omo Valley and extended it to include Arba Minch at the end! The trip was well organised and Wes is an excellent organiser and guide. The trip takes you through various different towns and villages to meet people from all the different tribes on the way. The differences in customs, culture, houses, languages and foods are just some of the changes you see throughout the tour. The people are incredible and it is amazing to have the opportunity to meet them. You even camp one night in a village which is an amazing experience. Thanks to Wes for the tour

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