Duration
6-Day
Accra, Ethiopia
6-Day Authentic South Omo Valley Tribes Tour Package
Overview
The Omo Valley region tribal groups have changed little over hundreds of years. They offer visitors extraordinary insight into a variety of traditional cultures. You will witness the charming costumes, colorful rituals and celebrations, arts, crafts, music, local markets, and dances of the Dorze, Konso, Ari, Benna, Hamer, Mursi, Karo, Geleb, and Arbore peoples. On this trip you will truly get off the beaten path, exploring rarely visited villages and vibrant tribal markets.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Addis Ababa to Addis Ababa (City)
Via Arba Minch (City), Jinka (Lower Omo Valley), Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)
Country & park
Ethiopia
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
17 years
Activities
game drives & boat trip
Accommodation
Paradise Lodge - Mid-range lodge in Arba Minch (City) – All Meals Included
Meals
All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
EUR
Rates
Rates Per Person
EUR
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
€1.128 EUR
€1.099 EUR
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
€1.128 EUR
€1.099 EUR
Jan 1, 2028 - Dec 31, 2028
€1.128 EUR
€1.099 EUR
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in Euros (EUR).
This tour accepts children who are 17 years and older.
Quote flow
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Route
country
Ethiopia
Start
Addis Ababa (Day 1)
Day 1
Arba Minch (City)
Day 2
Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)
Day 3-4
Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)
Day 5
Arba Minch (City)
End
Addis Ababa (City) (Day 6)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
17
Minimum age of 17 years
The minimum age for this tour is 17 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives & boat trip
Game drives: normal 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle
This operator can book your international flights
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Paradise Lodge
Mid-range lodge in Arba Minch (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 2
Eco Omo Lodge
Mid-range lodge in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3-4
Buska Lodge
Mid-range lodge in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
Paradise Lodge
Mid-range lodge in Arba Minch (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6
End of tour
(No accommodation)
All Meals Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Addis Ababa to Aribaminch
After breakfast in the morning you will meet with Finot Tour Etiopia staff (your driver and guide) at your preferred departure point and time. You will then begin your drive towards the south. This drive takes you through the scenic farmlands of the Gurage people. We will also drive through the Wolayta farmlands, which feature views of the lush green hills and valleys. You will arrive in the late afternoon at Arba Minch, meaning “Forty Springs” in Amharic. Arba Minch takes its name from the bubbling streams that cover the groundwater forest occupying the flats of the town. Mid-range lodge located in Arba Minch (City) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Arba Minch (City) Stay: Paradise Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Arba Minch (City) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 2
Jinka
Early in the morning you will drive to the shore of Lake Chamo for a boat trip. When we arrive at the strip of sand that juts out into the water from the shore, we will likely see several Nile crocodiles lying in the sun. They will stay immobile - the noise of our little boat does not disturb them at all. After taking a few photos you will continue on, visitng a Konso tribal village en route. This is a World Heritage listed site of cultural significance. Traditional Konso villages are surrounded by high stonewalls, encompass separate compounds, and feature outlying terraced agricultural fields. Another highlight is the famous “wagas,”a funerary tradition featuring magnificent carved wooden sculptures. You will then driver to KEY AFER - Tribal Market, one of the best in the Omo Valley. Mid-range lodge located in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Jinka (Lower Omo Valley) Stay: Eco Omo Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 3
Mago National Park and Turmi
Today our journey begins with an excursion to a Mursi village (approximately 66km from Jinka). The Mursi are one of the original ethnic groups in Ethiopia. They live in very low huts made of straw leaves. The women like to wear terra cotta jewelry on their enormously stretched lower lips and ear lobes. The men are famous for their hairstyle. We will then visit the Jinka Museum, which contains the Southern Omo Research Centre's permanent cultural collection, continues research on the various ethnic groups, and provides an in-depth overview into the people and traditions of the Omo Valley. Later in the afternoon we will drive to Turmi (120km), one of the largest towns in the region. Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) Stay: Buska Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 4
Dassanach and Dimika Friday Market
Early in the morning after breakfast we will drive 73 km west to visit the Dassench/Geleb people. We will cross the Omo River by locally made boat to see the village and then drive to the Dimeka Market of the Hamer tribe. You will return to Turmi in the afternoon for a break before going on a walk to visit the Hamer tribe. Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) Stay: Buska Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 5
Karo Arba Minch
In the morning after breakfast you will head to Murulle to visit the Karo tribe, who are famous for their body painting. We will also admire the scenic view of the Omo river from the edge of the village. The Karo people use clays and locally available vegetable pigments to trace fantastic patterns on each other’s faces, chests, arms, and legs. This body painting is often practiced in preparation for their dances and ceremonies. Their decorations often imitate the spotted plumage of a guinea fowl. Feather plumes are inserted in their clay hair buns to complete the look. The clay hair bun can take up to three days to construct and is usually re-made every three to six months. Their painted facemasks are spectacular. Karo women scarify their chests to beautify themselves. The scars are cut with a knife and ash is rubbed to produce a raised welt. Karo men, as with neighboring tribes, are also famous for their unique hairstyle. Later you will drive to Arbamich. Mid-range lodge located in Arba Minch (City) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Arba Minch (City) Stay: Paradise Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Arba Minch (City) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 6
Addis Ababa
Early in the morning you will begin your drive to Addis Ababa. On the way you will visit the Dorze tribe, which is famed for their beehive shaped houses and their weaving skills. Weaving is the primary profession for many Dorze. They are also farmers and prevent soil erosion by ingenious terracing of the mountainsides. Around their huts they have their own little gardens with vegetables, spices, tobacco, and enset (false-banana or muzi). You will make your way to Addis Ababa through the Great Rift Valley, passing more interesting villages and attractions. You will eat lunch at a local restaurant before your late afternoon arrival at Addis Ababa. You will then enjoy one final cultural dinner with live dance performances at one of the best traditional Ethiopian restaurants before tranfserring to the airport for your departure. All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Addis Ababa (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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 Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
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
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Addis Ababa
This operator can book your international flights
Fly to/from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Finot Tour Ethiopia
4.9 operator rating
12 reviews
Finot Tour Ethiopia is your option for a responsible and nature friendly tour in Ethiopia. We are always available to serve you the tour experience of your dreams. Our tour programs are flexible; you can feel free to make your own ideal tour package and then contact us for any information. If you are interested in History, Culture, Nature, Bird watching, Trekking, Adventure, Documentary Films, Rafting, Biking, Volcano and sightseeing, you will contact us for further information.
Office In
Ethiopia
Size
20-50 employees (Founded in 2011)
Tour Types
Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Djibouti, Ethiopia
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Very reliable, experienced, friendly, customerorientated - excellent tourguide to explore Ethiopia.
Our tour preferences were very well combined, we received a very detailed tour description for the 4 weeks in advance, which then also took place as planned, with a fair value of money . The communication was perfect. Flights, hotels, visits to attractions, entrances, and transportation were very well organized and coordinated. Our tour guide Haile was very friendly, absolutely reliable, and trustworthy. On-site, he has a good network, the local guides, and drivers were also always very good. Our safety was Haile's top priority. We can wholeheartedly recommend Finot Tours Ethiopia.
Michaela · Germany
One of the best experiences in Africa ever
Great experience! My wife and me did a 13-day long tour of Harar, Bale mountain an Omo valley and considering the very high quality of both the guides and the tour itself we felt we got our money's worth. Hailemeskel of Finot Tour Ethiopia has specially for us developed great tour itinerary! We have a good 4WD car and accommodation in nice hotels and lodges. Our main guide and driver Lmuel, was fantastic. He's very knowledgeable and has a very nice attitude towards guests! We discussed various aspects of life and nature in Ethiopia and we began to feel him as a friend. Both gentlemen were very kind and nice and they made our experience so wonderful. So it really feels like we made friends and it made us feel as if we weren't just tourists. All in all this was an amazing experience. We highly recommend Finot Tour Ethiopia. Thank you very much Haile and Lmuel!
Stanislav Moynov · Bulgaria
Great services
Traveling with Finot is a great, real adventure. A great guide with good contacts in the places you visit. Thanks to this, we were able to see more interesting things than others. Trip to the tribes of the Omo Valley.
Piotr Banasik · Poland
Reliable and helpful
My six day trip to the Lower Omo Valley was very interesting and well organized. A good guide (Danny), a comfortable car and nice lodges/hotels made the trip most enjoyable. Danny's knowledge about culture and nature was great. He also knew the names of all the birds we saw which I appreciated. Since I was a solo guest we also had a flexible schedule. From time to time we also met friendly Haile who travelled with another group. Since all costs were included I did not have to think about paying local guides etc. But they all appreciate a small tip. I can highly recommend Finot Tour.
Rolf · Sweden
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in Euros (EUR).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 17 years and older.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request changes to this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Paradise Lodge - Mid-range lodge in Arba Minch (City) – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Addis Ababa
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Finot Tour Ethiopia, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Finot Tour Ethiopia.
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