The Omo Valley remains a very remote destination, however it is no longer as “inaccessible” as it was in the past as scheduled domestic flights and the presence of hotels in fact make the visit to this amazing kaleidoscope of ethnic groups relatively “easy”.
Nonetheless, expect to ponder about your western life style once you get back home …
The duration of the tour can be adapted to the specific individual needs and of course more destinations can be added.
ITINERARY:
Day 1: Arrival in Addis Ababa and city tour.
Day 2: Flight to Arba Minch and visit of a Dorze village
Day 3: Boat trip to Lake Chamo, then transfer to Konso and visit
Day 4: Transfer to Turmi, visit of a weekly market on the way and of a Hamer village
Day 5: Visit of some Hamer villages and of another ethnic group in the surroundings
Day 6: Transfer to Jinka, visit of a Karo village, a market and an Ari village.
Day 7: Visit to Mago National Park and to Mursi villages, then transfer to Jinka airport for the flight back to Addis Abeba.
Let us adapt the tour to find the best combination of market days.
Include a motor-boat trip to the Delta of the Omo River to reach a remote village and to experience navigation of one of the mythical rivers of Africa.
Add some easy hikes in the company of members of the local ethnic group.
Extend your flight plan to the holy muslim city of Harar to enjoy the amazing Islam culture of Ethiopia.
