6-Day South Ethiopia Cultural & Tribal Discovery
About
Immerse yourself in Ethiopia’s cultural heartland on this 6-day journey through the Omo Valley. Encounter vibrant tribal communities, explore UNESCO World Heritage sites, and witness centuries-old traditions. From the Dorze’s beehive houses to Konso’s terraced hills, the Hamer’s bull-jumping rituals, and the Mursi’s lip plates, every day is a unique cultural discovery. Add wildlife sightings at Lake Chamo and Mago National Park for a complete South Ethiopia experience.
Addis Ababa • Tiya • Arba Minch • Dorze • Konso • Turmi • Jinka • Mago NP, Omo Valley, Southern Nations, Nationalities & Peoples Region (SNNPR)
Places You’ll See
- Accommodation in lodges/hotels as per itinerary
- All meals (breakfast, some lunches/dinners as noted)
- Private English-speaking guide
- Park and site entrance fees
- 4×4 vehicle transfers & domestic flights Addis ↔ Jinka
- Cultural performances and guided village visits
- International flights
- Alcoholic beverages & personal drinks
- Tips for guides, drivers, and lodge staff
- Travel insurance & visa fees
- Optional personal photography equipment
- Activity level: Moderate (some walking & short hikes)
- Key wildlife: Nile crocodiles, hippos, diverse birdlife
- Key cultural highlights: Dorze, Konso, Bana, Hamer, Dassanech, Ari, Mursi tribes
- UNESCO sites: Tiya Stelae Field, Konso terraced hills
- Booking recommended at least 10 days in advance
Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrival in Addis Ababa
City orientation: Entoto Hills, National Museum (Lucy fossil), Holy Trinity Cathedral, Ethnographic Museum, and Merkato market. Overnight in Addis Ababa.
Day 2 — Addis → Tiya → Arba Minch
Stop at Tiya Stelae Field (UNESCO). Continue to Arba Minch with lunch in Welayta. Overnight lodge stay in Arba Minch.
Day 3 — Arba Minch → Dorze → Konso
Morning boat trip on Lake Chamo (crocodiles, hippos, birds). Visit Dorze Village (weaving, bamboo houses), then drive to Konso. Overnight lodge in Konso.
Day 4 — Konso → Bana → Turmi
Visit Konso terraced villages (UNESCO). Stop at Bana villages en route. Arrive in Turmi, Hamer homeland, for optional cultural performances. Overnight lodge in Turmi.
Day 5 — Turmi → Omorate → Jinka
Visit Dassanech villages across Omo River. Afternoon drive to Jinka. Overnight lodge in Jinka.
Day 6 — Jinka → Mago NP → Addis Ababa
Morning visit to Mursi tribe in Mago NP. Continue to Ari village. Afternoon flight to Addis. Evening farewell dinner with folkloric music & dances.
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