7 days Omo Valley, Dorze and Arba Minch

Name: 7 days Omo Valley, Dorze and Arba Minch
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5.0(3)7 TageEnglischBuche 2 Tage im VorausArba Minch, Äthiopien

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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.

Inbegriffen

4WD vehicle including professional driver and all fuel
5 nights accommodation in named hotels & 1 night camping
Lunch
Village and National Park entrance fees and River/Lake boat rides
Dinner
Breakfast
Collection from Arba Minch airport/hotel and return to Jinka airport
Professional English speaking guide

Nicht inbegriffen

Drinks
Any local fees for taking individual photographs
Gratuities
Return flight to Addis Ababa

Was du tun wirst

Dorze Village
Dorze, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
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 StundenEintritt inbegriffen

Chamo Lake
Arba Minch, Ethiopia
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 Haile Resort
8 StundenEintritt inbegriffen

Konso
Konso, Ethiopia
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 Paradise lodge
7 Stunden

Turmi
Turmi, Ethiopia
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
24 Stunden

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.
24 Stunden

Jinka
Jinka, Ethiopia
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
24 Stunden

Mago National Park
Ethiopia
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 StundenEintritt inbegriffen