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Seven Day Southern Ethiopia Tribal and Nature Discovery Tour

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Overview

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168 hours

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Uncover the cultural treasures and natural wonders of Southern Ethiopia on this immersive 7-day guided journey. From scenic lakes and volcanic hot springs to traditional tribal villages, this tour offers a deep dive into the diverse lifestyles, landscapes, and wildlife of the Rift Valley and Omo Valley.

Start your adventure in Hawassa with lakeside strolls and lively fish markets. Experience ancient weaving traditions with the Dorze people and explore Lake Chamo by boat to spot hippos and giant crocodiles. Dive into the unique customs of the Konso, Hamer, Erbore, Ari, and Mursi tribes—each with their own fascinating culture, dress, and way of life. Along the way, visit local markets, trek through beautiful highland villages, and witness Ethiopia’s famous lip-plated women and skilled artisans. This is an unforgettable journey through one of Africa's most culturally rich and visually stunning regions.

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

All government taxes and service charges

Cultural visits and guided village walks

Park entrance fees and village entry permits

Professional English-speaking local guide

All ground transportation in a private 4x4 vehicle

Daily bottled water

International and domestic flights

Meals and drinks not mentioned

Camera and video fees in tribal areas (if applicable)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Sowirad Hotel

Ring Road Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Foyat Hotel

Bole Brass Near British School Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Abat Coffee And Guest House

2221 Cameroon Street Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Ethiopian Skylight Hotel

Airport Road Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Orange River

Bole Homes Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Best Western Plus Pearl Addis

Cameroon Street BL 03 721 Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Bole Skygate Hotel

Bole Sub City Woreda 13 Addis Ababa Ethiopia

AM Guest House

Bole International Airport Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Yabem Guest House

Africa Avenue Addis Ababa Ethiopia

What To Expect

Day 1

Drive from Addis Ababa to Hawassa

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Addis Ababa

After breakfast drive from Addis to hawasa on the way you will visit abiyata and shalha National Park to see some antelopes and ostriches also beautiful natural lakes also there is natural hot spring water more than 90 digression Nice place continue to drive hawasa one of beautiful city in Ethiopia located near to hawasa lake walk round the lake shore over night hawasa

Admission Not Applicable
Day 2

Explore Hawassa Fish Market,

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Awasa

After breakfast drive to one of unique fish market in hawasa walk round the lake to see different local fishermen how they catch fish also nice to see different kinds of birds and monkeys after visiting this place drive to arbaminch Late in the afternoon we will drive high into the mountains to Chencha to visit the Dorze people. They are known for their weaving culture which is reflected in their beautiful cotton clothes, fences, and beehive shaped bamboo huts. Here you will learn their traditions, visit their houses and experience their daily lifestyle. You will get to see the process behind the food and alcohol production from the famous banana trees and leaves. After visiting drive back to arbaminch over night arbaminch

Admission Not Applicable
Day 3

Boat trip on Lake Chamo to see

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Konso

Drive from arbaminch to konso on the way you will have boat trip the second biggest lake in Ethiopia called lake chamo in this lake there are largest crocodile and hippos interesting boat trip after bot trip drive to konso tribes visit the konso village this tribes are most hard worker tribes and they register on UNESCO because of terrace systems beautiful village after visiting this tribes over night konso

Admission Not Applicable
Day 4

Visit Gnangatom tribe near South

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Turmi

Early drive from turmi to gnangatom tribes south Sudan border crossing the Omo River biggest bridge cross the bridge this tribes are different from other tribes because the way the dressing and with colorful necklaces visit this tribes after this drive to turmi afternoon visit hammer tribes and hammer tribal market over night turmi

Admission Not Applicable
Day 5

Excursion to remote Erbore tribe

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Turmi

Drive from turmi to Erbore tribes this tribes live one of remote area very interesting and different from others visit this tribes drive back to turmi over night turmi

Admission Not Applicable
Day 6

Drive to Jinka via the Bena tribe

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Jinka

After breakfast drive Drive from turmi to jinka on the way bena tribes kids body panting with stick walking activities nice experience afternoon This is one of our clients favourite visits, so be well rested and excited. after lunch we will visit the Ari tribes this tribes are different from Omo valley because of life style and how they living and dressing style this tribes they live in on the top of the mountain with beautiful landscape you will walk about 1_2 hours through the villages after the arrivals in the village you will visit different Daly life of the tribes with different activities very interesting you will visit different activities how we make our Ethiopia local food called enjera and metal work Smith different hand craft only on this village very interesting tribes with nice landscape after visiting drive back to jinka over night jinka

Admission Not Applicable
Day 7

Visit the famous Mursi tribe

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Mursi Village

We will drive to Mursi tribe. They are renowned for their unique custom followed by their women who on reaching maturity have their lower lips slit and circular disks (lip plates) inserted. This is one of our clients favourite visits, afternoon you will visit one of the unique museum in jinka it is tribal museum only about tribes all in omo valley very helpful museum to know more about tribes over night jinka

Admission Not Applicable

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Seven Day Southern Ethiopia Tribal and Nature Discovery Tour

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Reviews

5.00

6 reviews

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  • Robel, unforgettable tour

    franschor,

    Oct 3, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Robel is an excellent guide. Very friendly and open to all kinds of requests from the client, such as stopping the car to get off to see a group of huts or termite nests. He fulfilled the program 100%. We wholeheartedly recommend him. As with any trip, there are unforeseen events. A couple of accommodations were very basic, with water and power issues, but this is something that generally occurs in Ethiopia. The car had air conditioning problems and a diesel smell. His driver, Elias, is a GPS tracker, an excellent driver who navigates very difficult terrain. None of this diminishes the fascination of Ethiopia.

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  • perfect trip with a perfect guide

    rafir47,

    Sep 27, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    robel was professional, friendly & flexible & creative - all that is needed for a great tourguide. we took a 5 day trip throughout the omo valley- and had only great experiences on our pace- everthing that was on our list was achieved and much more. robel learns you and tailormakes the tour on the fly . he is appreciated locally and seems to get only the best local guides (needed due to local languages and regulations) to work with him

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  • Unexplored tours

    KatsutoshiYamada,

    Sep 16, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    It was very cheap compared to other tours, and Mr. Lovell and Mr. Thame were very polite! I'm really glad I took part in this! However, please be aware that there is a lot of rain during this time of year, so if you are going on the tour by motorbike, please be careful! It was an amazing tour that we would love to share with others!

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  • Υπέροχη εμπειρία ,καταπληκτικός ξεναγός

    KostisD5,

    Sep 1, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The trip to the tribes was an exciting experience. Robel is an amazing tour guide, helpful, with a very good sense of humor, friendly and cordial with all the people and with very good relations with the local people, wherever we went. He was always there for us in any difficulty we went through and willing to help us. I would gladly go on other trips with him.

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  • A journey into the soul: Life changing tour through the tribes of Ethiopia.

    V5651NPmariav,

    Aug 31, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Our journey took us to the heart of the Omo Valley which is home to some of the most culturally rich and diverse tribes in the world, icluding the Hamar , the Mursi ,the Nyanghatom, the Ari and the Dorze.Our tour guide, Robel was the key to this unforgettable experience.He was knowledgeable, passionate and deeply respectful of each community's customs.Through his guidance we felt like guests -not just like tourists -invited to have a deeper insight on tribal daily life, culture and customs. He was also so attentive and accommodative ,always ready to satisfy all our needs and provide solutions to whatever came up.Thus, I highly recommend Omo Valley Experience Tours to anyone who wishes to go on a trip that goes beyond sightseeing , awakens your soul and changes your view of the world.

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  • Ethiopian experience

    V7235QZmariap,

    Aug 18, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Robel was very helpfull and kind in all our trip and never let as down! We enjoyed having him with us in the trip! We all loved the experience!

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