Lower omo valley in southern Ethiopia – home of world unchanged cultural groups, the area is a melting pot of cultures and communities and represents some of the greatest genetic variances on the continent and many describe the Omo valleys as being the birthplaces of mankind, beautiful Omo Valley is home to an exciting mix of many small and distinctive tribal groups. Amongst others, we find the Karo, the Mursi, and the Hamer, all of whom have retained their own unique customs and traditions.

Lifestyles are as varied as the tribes themselves. Lacking any material, culture, and artifacts common to other cultures, these tribes find unique ways in which to express their artistic impulses. Both the Surma and the Karo, for example, are experts at body painting, using clays and locally available vegetable pigments to trace fantastic patterns on each other’s faces, chests, arms, and legs. These designs are created purely for fun and aesthetic effect, each artist vying to outdo the others. activities = meet with Lucy at the National Museum in the capital, enjoy colorful and open-air African markets, meet with various ethnic groups, visit vast coffee fields, experience the natural and cultural beauty of Ethiopia from stunning savannah plains try Ethiopian traditional food, and enjoy the coffee ceremony 

Itinerary

Day 1: Addis Ababa

Arrive in Addis Ababa our representative Tour guide and driver, transfer to the hotel. Then you will a continue Tour of Addis Ababa in the afternoon, museum are part of our visit, including  Entoto mountain  to observe the view  from the top of the hill then drive to visit  one of the most famous air open markets in the horn of Africa is called Markato,

Day 2: Addis Ababa, Arba Minch.

In the morning, after breakfasts continue our journey by driving to Arba Minch through the Great Ethiopia Rift Valley, rich in lakes and birdlife we will spot easily. Lunch on the way at one of the best locations for watching the birdlife, arrival let the afternoon

Day 3: Arba Minch, Nechsar National Park, Lake Chamo

In the morning, enjoy a game drive around the Nechsar National Park. Or the Dorze tribe- A rich weaving tradition, they are one of the small segments of the great Omotic language groups of southern Ethiopia. The Dorze name is synonymous with the best in a woven cotton cloth and tall-up bee-hive-shaped bamboo house, they now earn their living by farming and weaving. 15 km one way from the main town to Dorze village this is the best option of the areas, Continue to the 40 spring natural water, the town is named from 40 springs Arab Minch In the afternoon, we will take a boat ride on Lake Chamo. To enjoy Crocodiles, aquatic birdlife such as Great white pelican, Great cormorant, Goliath Heron, African Fish Eagle, African marabou, and more

Day 4: Arba Minch, Turmi

After an early breakfast, we drive to Jinka en-route visiting different tribes and their villages. Birdlife,

Day 5: Turmi, Omorate

In the cool morning, we drive to Omorate to visit the Desanech (Geleb) tribal village after crossing the Omo River by boat.

In the afternoon, we will drive to Hamer village. Here we will enjoy seasonal cultural activities including the famous Evangadi  Hamer dancing, bull jumping that will be by chance to attend this ceremony where hundreds  of young men are gathered together, 

Day 6: Turmi, Keyafer, Jinka

In the morning, we drive to Jinka through Keyafer. At Keyefer, we will visit the colorful weekly Keyafer market.

Day 7: Jinka, Mursi, Jinka

After an early breakfast, we will drive from Jinka to Mursi village. The Mursi, undoubtedly the most celebrated residents of South Omo, are a distinctive group of pastoralists.

Day 8: Jinka, Arba Minch

In the morning, we will drive back to Arba Minch with brief stops to visit different villages including Erbore and Tsemay.

Day 9: Arba Minch, Chencha, Langano

After breakfast, we drive north to Langano en-route visiting different villages and some of the most beautiful Rift Valley lakes. With birdlife,  such as saddle-billed stork, Hamerkop, Hadada ibis and flamingo, and more

Day 10: Langano, Addis Ababa, Departure

After spending part of the morning relaxing around the lake, we will drive to Addis Ababa with brief stops at different towns like Mojo and Bishoftu For the rest of the day; we will have a city tour of Addis Ababa.

In the evening, there will be a farewell dinner party with a traditional special buffet and local drinks. There will also be a cultural dance show of the different ethnic groups living in the country to the perfect end of the trip. After a farewell dinner, flight back home