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9-Day Ethiopia Omo Valley Tribes

Mago National Park, Ethiopia

9-Day Ethiopia Omo Valley Tribes

5.0 / 5 · 51 reviews Offered by Armaye Ethiopia Tours 9-Day

Overview

Capture rich memories in Omo Valley. Ethiopia is renowned for its fascinating tribal peoples who continue to follow ancient and traditional lifestyles, each with their own rich culture, customs, religious beliefs and body decoration. This tour visits the Omo Valley in southern Ethiopia which is home to fascinating tribes like Mursi, whose women wear plates in their lower lips, the Hamer, famous for their "bull jumping" ceremonies, and the Konso, with their intricate funerary traditions.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

9-Day

Route

Addis Ababa to Addis Ababa (City)

Via Arba Minch (City), Jinka (Lower Omo Valley), Mago NP

Country & park

Ethiopia / Mago National Park

Style

Mid-range shared safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

5 years

Activities

Getting around: boat, normal 4x4 vehicle & air transfer

Accommodation

Da'amat Hotel - Mid-range hotel in Addis Ababa (City) – Dinner Included

Meals

Dinner Included; All Meals Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

Request quote

Currency

USD

Solo travelers

Can join this group tour

9-Day Ethiopia Omo Valley Tribes
Mago National Park visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 $1,980 USD $1,672 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 $1,980 USD $1,672 USD
Jan 1, 2028 - Dec 31, 2028 $1,980 USD $1,672 USD

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Important To Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 5 years and older.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.

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Route

Tour route map
country Ethiopia
Start Addis Ababa (Day 1)
Day 2 Arba Minch (City)
Day 3 Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)
Day 4 Mago NP
Day 5 Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)
Day 6 Omorate (Lower Omo Valley)
Day 7 Konso (Cultural Village)
Day 8 Awasa (City)
End Addis Ababa (City) (Day 9)

Tour Features

Mid-range tour

This mid-range tour uses lodges and resorts.

Shared tour

On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 4 people per vehicle.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Cannot be customized

The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.

Suitable for single travelers

Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.

5
Minimum age of 5 years

The minimum age for this tour is 5 years.

Activities & Transportation

Getting around: boat, normal 4x4 vehicle & air transfer
Book your own international flights when using this operator
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Da'amat Hotel

Day 1

Da'amat Hotel

Mid-range hotel in Addis Ababa (City) – Dinner Included

Dinner Included

Da'amat HotelDa'amat Hotel
Arbaminch Tourist Hotel

Day 2

Arbaminch Tourist Hotel

Mid-range hotel in Arba Minch (City) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Arbaminch Tourist HotelArbaminch Tourist HotelArbaminch Tourist Hotel
Nasa Hotel Budget hotel in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley) – All Meals Included

Day 3-4

Nasa Hotel Budget hotel in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley) – All Meals Included

Budget hotel in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Emerald Lodge Turmi Mid-range lodge in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) – All Meals Included +11 Photos +10 Photos

Day 5-6

Emerald Lodge Turmi Mid-range lodge in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) – All Meals Included +11 Photos +10 Photos

Mid-range lodge in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Emerald Lodge Turmi Mid-range lodge in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) – All Meals Included +11 Photos +10 PhotosEmerald Lodge Turmi Mid-range lodge in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) – All Meals Included +11 Photos +10 PhotosEmerald Lodge Turmi Mid-range lodge in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) – All Meals Included +11 Photos +10 Photos
Kanta Lodge Mid-range lodge in Konso (Cultural Village) – All Meals Included

Day 7

Kanta Lodge Mid-range lodge in Konso (Cultural Village) – All Meals Included

Mid-range lodge in Konso (Cultural Village) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Haile Resort Hawassa

Day 8

Haile Resort Hawassa

Mid-range resort in Awasa (City) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Haile Resort HawassaHaile Resort HawassaHaile Resort Hawassa

Day 9

End of tour

No accommodation

(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.

Arrival to Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Day 1

Arrival to Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Clients will be greeted upon arrival to Bole International Airport, regardless of arrival time and transferred to your hotel Located in the center of the country. Addis Ababa is Ethiopia’s geographic, political and cultural hub. Addis is distinct from many other African capitals because it was not developed under colonial rule. One of its best-known sites is the National Museum of Ethiopia, which houses the remains of “Lucy,” a bipedal hominid who lived 3.2 million years ago and was discovered in 1974. If you arrive early perhaps take a tour of this bustling city, Established by the Emperor Menelik II in 1887. The optional city tour will include the National Museum, where you’ll find the famous remains of 'Lucy’, and the Ethnographic Museum set within the beautiful gardens of Haile Selassie’s former palace. We gather for a welcome dinner with our fellow travelers this evening. Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City) Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Addis Ababa (City) Stay: Da'amat Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City) Meals: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Flight to Arbaminch

Day 2

Flight to Arbaminch

Flight to Arba Minch, one of the main towns in southern Ethiopia. On arrival we will drive to 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. Mid-range hotel located in Arba Minch (City) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Arba Minch (City) Stay: Arbaminch Tourist Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Arba Minch (City) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Drive to Jinka

Day 3

Drive to Jinka

After breakfast, we will 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. En route to Jinka we will be visiting various ethnic groups, 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. Budget hotel located in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Jinka (Lower Omo Valley) Stay: Nasa Hotel Budget hotel located in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Jinka – Mago National Park

Day 4

Jinka – Mago National Park

An early drive into the vast wilderness of Mago National Park. Founded in 1960, this national park houses nearly 100 mammal species and 300 bird species within its dense acacia forests and open savannah lands. Next set out to visit a Mursi village. The women are known for the clay plates they insert into their lower lips. Return to Jinka to visit an ethnographic museum dedicated to the tribes speaking South Omotic languages. Jinka is a lively trading hub and known as a capital of sorts for the range of ethnic groups that call this region home. Budget hotel located in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Mago National Park Stay: Nasa Hotel Budget hotel located in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Drive to Turmi

Day 5

Drive to Turmi

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. Overnight at the cheerful, well-designed Buska Lodge or similar. Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) Stay: Emerald Lodge Turmi Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Omorate Excursion

Day 6

Omorate Excursion

In the morning, you will have an excursion trip to Murrulle the village of Karo people who are the least in number and known for their body painting they indulge before important ceremonies then after we headed to Omorate enjoy interactions with the Geleb (Dassenech), pastoralists who celebrate a woman's upcoming marriage with a long, drawn out ceremony where the entire tribe is invited to dress up in their finest clothing, dance and feast on slaughtered cattle. Return for Overnight at the cheerful, well-designed Buska Lodge. Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Omorate (Lower Omo Valley) Stay: Emerald Lodge Turmi Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Turmi to Konso

Day 7

Turmi to Konso

Drive to Konso, a recently designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. A highland people, for its terraced hillsides and intricately carved totems, which locals use to decorate graves. This destination is a spectacular example of living cultural tradition that stretches back over 400 years. Overnight Kanata Lodge. Mid-range lodge located in Konso (Cultural Village) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Konso (Cultural Village) Stay: Kanta Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Konso (Cultural Village) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Konso - Hawassa

Day 8

Konso - Hawassa

Drive to the lakeside town of Hawassa. Our resort is situated right at the lakeshore and the grounds and surroundings are a great place for Rest and relaxation. It's also a good place to watch different species of birds. Overnight Haile Resort Hawassa or similar. Mid-range resort located in Awasa (City) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Awasa (City) Stay: Haile Resort Hawassa Mid-range resort located in Awasa (City) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Hawassa to Addis Abeba

Day 9

Hawassa to Addis Abeba

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 your international flight. All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Addis Ababa (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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 flights during the tour

All Taxes/VAT

Roundtrip airport transfer

Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Drinking water (On all days)

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
Book your own international flights when using this operator
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
Armaye Ethiopia Tours
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Offered by

Armaye Ethiopia Tours

5.0 operator rating 51 reviews

Armaye Ethiopia Tours is an expert Ethiopian private tour operator based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It is run by a highly professional team comprising experienced tour organizers and fully licensed tour guides.

Office In

Ethiopia

Size

5-10 employees (Founded in 2015)

Tour Types

Custom mid-range tours that can start every day

Destinations

Ethiopia

Traveler feedback

Reviews

5.00 average

Overall

5.0/5

Communication

5.0/5

Accuracy

5.0/5

Value

5.0/5

Safety clarity

5.0/5

Cultural value

5.0/5
Verified

Armaye is wholly professional with flexibility to create unique itineraries and travel experiences.

I am a naturalist with an appetite to photograph endemic and vulnerable species. Armaye worked with me, awesome communication skills btw, to provide me with the appropriate destinations for the time I had available. Even with the challenges of the changing political climate during the trip, Armaye had the flexibility to make changes to lodgings, flights, destinations, etc. that still offered me the photo opportunities for which I had hoped and remain in budget. My travel plans placed me in Ethiopia during off-season for tourism, but I was rewarded with a unique insight into the natural world of that region during the rainy season. I am delighted by the many babies, juveniles, and family units that nature revealed to me, glimpsing some of the more elusive animals. The trade-off was that the trip did not coincide with migrations of birds, but the abundant numbers and varieties of resident species filled camera memory cards with animals I had never encountered. This was my first trip to the Horn of Africa. I was immersed in rural Ethiopia, but my professional guide and driver took good care to keep me safe. Of note, I do not have a palate for spicy food (I feel that cayenne pepper and curry is too spicy) so that was a challenge for me personally, but I planned for that inevitability and brought nuts, raisins, and crackers to sustain me.

Ethiopian Wolf - Endangered and Endemic
Tawny Eagle - Vulnerable

Marcia · United States

Verified

Very well organised in , hotels and drivers.

Perfect organization, the hotels were very good and clean, and the drivers very professional. Armaye organized the tour only for 2 people and we visited very interesting places in the North and in the south of the country. Ethiopia has been a very nice discovery.

Danakil depression
Sunrise at the Danakil depression
Tana lake church
Photo by Nadia

Nadia · Italy

Verified

Wonderful!

It was an amazing trip! Easy to talk with, the tour operator! Our guides & drivers are punctual, really friendly and very kind to us. They were not only guide us to the place, but also taught us many cultural things. Really appereciated!

Hana · Japan

Verified

Responsive and reliable tour operator and fun too!

Armaye was so responsive to our request for a very last minute request for a trip to Ethiopia. He answered quickly, responded to questions quickly and designed our tour to our preferences. I was a bit nervous about travelling to Ethiopia where we knew we would be "off grid" but it was very safe and the people we met were very friendly. Armaye was our guide too - very informative and answered all my husband's inquisitive questions about culture, traditions, food. Aman was our driver and also comes highly recommended. Aman is an expert driver both on major roads and offroad. WE saw many animals specific to Ethiopia that we hadn't seen before, including lots of Ethiopian golden wolves. The 3-day tour in Afar was excellent value.

Christina · Botswana

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Tour FAQs

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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 US dollars (USD).

Can children join this tour?

This tour accepts children who are 5 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?

The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

Da'amat Hotel - Mid-range hotel in Addis Ababa (City) – Dinner Included. Meals: Dinner 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

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Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Armaye Ethiopia Tours, not SafariBookings.

This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.

Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.

This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.

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.

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