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3-Day Omo Valley Tour

3-Day Omo Valley Tour

Offered by: USD Safari Tours
4.9/5 (1600 Reviews)
Journey Snapshot
🗺 Ethiopia ⏱ 3 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Lower Omo Valley (Cultural Village)
Overview Day by Day Rates Inclusions Getting There Offered By
Join Kitano Tour and Safaris for an unforgettable journey through Ethiopia's Omo Valley, a vibrant tapestry of cultures and landscapes. Discover the rich traditions of diverse tribes, including the Hamar, Mursi, and Karo, while experiencing their unique customs and ways of life. Enjoy breathtaking scenery, from lush riverbanks to arid savannahs, and connect with local artisans and communities. This immersive tour offers a deeper connection to the heart of Ethiopia, showcasing its remarkable cultural heritage and natural beauty.

Route

Start Lower Omo Valley (Cultural Village) (Day 1)
Day 2 Turmi - Kangaten - Dassanech - Karo - Turmi
Day 3 Drive from Turmi to Jinka, Fly to Addis
End Lower Omo Valley (Cultural Village)

Tour Features

Day 1 :Addis Ababa to Arba Minch and Turmi Day 2 :Turmi - Kangaten - Dassanech - Karo - Turmi Day 3 :Drive from Turmi to Jinka, Fly to Addis

Activities & Transportation

  • Route: Lower Omo Valley (Cultural Village)
  • Duration: 3 day
  • Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
  • Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day
Accommodation
Meals
1
Emerald Lodge Turmi Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)
All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
2
Emerald Lodge Turmi Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)
All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
3
No accommodation
All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Day by Day

Day 1 Addis Ababa to Arba Minch and Turmi
⏱Morning 🏨Emerald Lodge Turmi Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) 🍽All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
You'll arrive in Arba Minch and start with a boat cruise on Lake Chamo to see crocodiles, hippos, and various birds. Next, you will visit Konso Village, a UNESCO site known for its terraced landscapes and traditional stone walls. In the afternoon, you will explore Turmi Hamer Village, where you can experience Hamer culture, famous for its unique attire and the "bull jumping" tradition (if there's a ceremony that day). If it's a market day, you'll stop at Keyafer to visit local markets and see about four tribes: Benna, Tsemai, Mursi, and Karo. You'll stay overnight in Turmi.
Day 2 Turmi - Kangaten - Dassanech - Karo - Turmi
⏱Morning 🏨Emerald Lodge Turmi Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) 🍽All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Early in the morning, you'll drive through the savannah to Kangaten to meet the Nyangatom tribe. Nyangatom women wear decorated goatskin skirts and many necklaces, while men have warrior scars. Then, you will visit Omorate to see the Dassanech tribe, who farm and raise animals along the Omo River. Around midday, you'll go to Kolcho, home of the Karo people, known for their body painting and hairstyles with ochre and ostrich feathers. You'll return to Turmi for the night, with a chance to see a bull-jumping ceremony if it is happening.
Day 3 Drive from Turmi to Jinka, Fly to Addis
⏱Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Early in the morning, after breakfast, you'll drive to Jinka. You'll stop briefly at Keyafer to meet the Mursi tribe. You will continue to Jinka to catch your flight back to Addis, concluding your unforgettable journey through the stunning Omo Valley.

Rates

From: $1,580 pp (USD)
Final quote depends on date, travelers and lodge level.

No upcoming group dates found in database (group_climbs).

Inclusions

Included
  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All flights during the tour
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Exclusions

Not included
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Note: Some items may vary depending on season and lodge level.

Getting There

Start: Lower Omo Valley (Cultural Village)

End: Lower Omo Valley (Cultural Village)

We can arrange airport pick-up and drop-off. Ask in your quote request.

Offered By

USD Safari Tours
USD Safari Tours
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