South Omo Valley Tours – 8 Days
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Omo valley, the cultural Garden of Ethiopia and a living museum of four Africa’s major linguistic groups are represented, including the so-called Omotic speakers, a language group endemic to lower Omo valley.
The most renowned of Nilo-Saharan language speakers are the Mursi and Surma, famed for practicing insert the large clay plates in their lower lips of the women.
Different tribes occupy the Omo valley, some of them are numbering tens of thousands and others no more than three thousand and each of them culturally unique.
The dramatic traditional ceremonies are surprisingly breathtaking. All the festival events are strongly important for their social life integrity.
Bull Jumping“ and “Evangadi” form the Hamer tribe. “Dunga” Stick fight of Mursi and Surma tribes.
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- Pick and Drop Services
- 1 Meal Per Day
- Cruise Dinner & Music Event
- Visit 7 Best Places in the City With Group
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- Insurance
- Food & Drinks
- Tickets
Tour Plan
Drive to Arba Minch, one of the main towns in Southern Ethiopia. On the way, visit a Dorze Village in the Guge Mountains. The Dorze are known for their tall, beehive-shaped bamboo houses. If the base becomes infested with termites, the entire house can be lifted and moved to another location.
Take a boat trip on Lake Chamo and view some of the largest crocodiles in the world sunning on the banks of the lake. Hippopotami and birdlife are also abundant. Drive to Jinka visiting various peoples such as the Gamo and Derashe. Stop at Key Afar’s weekly market (if on a Thursday) and wander among the various tribes such as the Benna and Ari that have gathered to barter their goods.
Early morning drive to the Mago National Park to visit the Mursi people. The Mursi women are known for the clay plates they insert into their lower lips. Time permitting, visit the Omo Valley Museum in Jinka
Drive to Turmi to visit the Hamer people who are well known for the scarring of their bodies, using clay to shape their hairstyles, and the unique practice of “bull-jumping” which every young man must accomplish prior to marriage. En route to Turmi, visit the Benna and Ari people.
Excursion to Omorate visiting the Dassanech people. Return to Turmi for the evening.
Drive to Konso, recently designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. A highland people, the Konso are known for the ancient and intricate terraces that encircle their well-planned villages
Drive to the lakeside town of Hawassa. Rest and relaxation at one of Hawassa’s fine resorts.
Visit the Hawassa fish market in the morning. Drive to Addis Ababa making stops at the Rift Valley Lakes. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at a traditional Ethiopian restaurant featuring dancers and musicians representing some of the country’s many ethnic groups. Transfer to airport for late night departure upon request.
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