Arba Minch – Konso – Jinka

Arba Minch - Morning:

Pick-up from Arba Minch airport or hotel

Travel to Konso, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Explore Konso village, traditional terracing, and Waga sculptures

Afternoon:

Proceed to Jinka via Key Afer

Pause for photos and engage with Tsemay or Benna tribes along the way

Jinka – Mago National Park – Mursi Tribe – Turmi

Jinka - Early drive to Mago National Park

Meet the Mursi tribe, renowned for lip plates and distinctive body art

Afternoon:

Enjoy a scenic drive to Turmi

Brief visit to a Hamar tribe village, if time allows

Turmi – Karo Tribe – Hamar Village

Turmi - Morning:

Visit the Karo tribe at Kolcho village, noted for body painting and river vistas

Afternoon:

Engage in a deep cultural experience at a Hamar village

Optional: Witness a Bull Jumping Ceremony, if available

Turmi – Dassanech Tribe – Arbore Village – Konso

Konso - Morning:

Cross the Omo River to visit the Dassanech tribe near Omorate

Return and pass through Arbore village for a photo stop and interaction

Afternoon:

Travel back to Konso

Konso – Arba Minch – Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa - Morning:

Return to Arba Minch

Optional visit to Dorze village on the way, known for weaving and beehive huts

Afternoon:

Drop-off at Arba Minch airport or hotel

Optional flight back to Addis Ababa

• Private 4WD vehicle with fuel & English-speaking driver/guide
• Airport transfers and government taxes
• All entrance fees to villages and parks
• Accommodation for 4 nights (lodge or eco-lodge category)
• Local tribal guides and translators where required
• Daily breakfast and bottled water

• Domestic flights (Addis Ababa ↔ Arba Minch)
• Lunches and dinners (approx. $5–10 per meal)
• Personal expenses, drinks, tips
• Optional activities (Bull jumping, boat rides, etc.)
• Travel insurance And Visa fees

Tribes & Traditions: 5-Day Cultural Safari Through Ethiopia’s Omo Valley

Enter a realm where time seems to pause, and age-old traditions flourish amidst stunning landscapes. Tribes & Traditions offers an enchanting 5-day cultural safari into Ethiopia’s Omo Valley—a region where vibrant tribes, preserved customs, and remarkable beauty come together.

Venture into the core of Africa’s last genuine cultural frontier, encountering the renowned Mursi, Hamar, Karo, and Dassanech communities. Experience their remarkable rituals, from the dramatic bull-jumping ceremonies of the Hamar to the detailed body art of the Karo. Each interaction provides a unique insight into a lifestyle unchanged for generations.

With knowledgeable local guides, immersive village experiences, and stunning views along the Omo River, this journey is more than a mere trip—it’s a deep connection to humanity’s rich heritage. Are you prepared to discover a living museum of tradition?

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