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| Viewing: Omo Valley Adventure tours - the tribal cultures |
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| Omo Valley Adventure tours - the tribal cultures |
It's difficult to generalize about such a complex ethnic mix of people. Seeing is Believing! This tour allows you to learn more about the unique tribal cultures of Ethiopia.
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I T I N E R A R Y
Day 1: Addis Ababa
Arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport where our hospitality begins. We provide you meet-and-greet service at the airport then transfer to 3* hotel for overnight accommodation.
Day 2: Arbaminch
After breakfast continue driving to the famous lakes side town of Arbamich. En route visit the villages of Sidama, Oromo, Wolayta and tribes. Overnight Bekele Molla Hotel
Day 3: Arbaminch
Morning drive to Nech Sar for game viewing & birding. Afternoon make a boat trip on Lake Chamo for crocodiles, hippos & aquatic bird species. Overnight same
Day 3: Turmi
After breakfast drive to Turmi. Enroute, visit the villages of Woito and Erborie tribes. Overnight camping.
Day 4: Turmi
(Saturday, Monday and Tuesdays are the market days for Hammer tribe)
Day 5: Turmi
Visit of the Hammer village the the market. overnight camping.
Day 6: Mago National Park
After break fast drive Duss village to visit Karo people (The Karos are famous for tattooing and scaring) and birding along the river bank of Omo. Then drive to Mago National park (2162 sq.km), which lies along the east bank of Omo River. Overnight camping at Mago NP
Day 7: Jinka
AM drive through the National Park via the Mago River Bridge into the high land, which is the home of Mursi people, The Mursi are well known for the large clay discs that the women wear, inserted in their slit lower lips. Afternoon, drive to Jinka. Overnight hotel
Day 8: Konso
After break fast drive to Konso where colorfully costumed dress, impressive terracing of the Land and unusually engraved wooden statues used as grave markers can be seen. En route, visit the Ari, Benna and Tsemay tribes with the first stop at the small town of Key Afer. After noon, visit of Konso. Overnight hotel
Day 9: Yabello
After an early breakfast drive to Yabello. En route visit the Borenna village. Overnight Yabello Motel
Day 10: Yabello
Morning excursion drive to El Sode to visit the creator lake where the local people extract salt. After noon, visit the Borena Oromo people. Overnight same
Day 11: Wondogenet
After breakfast drive to Wondogenet via Awassa. The route is so breathtaking and wonderful to experience the nature. Wondogenet is situated in the mountain chain and jungle, which becomes the best place for nesting of various species of birds. It is also famous for its hot springs for which the modern swimming pool makes your stay unforgettable. Overnight Wabishebele hotel
Day 12: Addis Ababa/ Departure
Drive to Addis Ababa. En route visit the rift valley lakes of the Abiyata-Shalla National Park and Ziway. Evening farewell dinner party and then transfer to airport for night departure. End of the tour!
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Price includes
Hotel accommodation (double room sharing) / Camping according to itinerary
All the 3 meals of the day according to the itinerary.
All transfers
All entrance fees
Ground transportation ( 4WD- Toyota Land Cruiser)
Camping gears (Tent, mattress, sheets, shower bags, mobile toilet, etc.)
Cooking materials (while camping) – utensils, kitchen materials, chairs, tables, etc
Professional guide
Boat trips
Scout fees in the national parks
Price does not include
International air transport & airport tax
Visa
Telephone, laundry, any payable drink and porters for luggage
Tips and any other personal interest, which is not specified in the itinerary.
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