The south omo valley is one of the most ethnically diverse parts of Africa. It is a land of warriors, hunters and nomads and  Cultural tours mainly focus on the endogenous peoples of the Omo valley, visiting such unique cultural helps one to truly differentiate between what is really necessary in life and what is only cosmetic, southern region is quite rich with 50 languages spoken by people of different ethnic groups these nation are Ari,Arbore,Banna,bodi, Dassanech, borena, karo,the dorze tribe, konso, hamar, muris, surma, tribles, these all are the best attraction of omo valley,

Day 1:  Arrive Addis Ababa

Arrive in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Welcome to Ethiopia! Upon arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, you will meet your tour guide and driver and transfer to Hotel.

Addis Ababa, founded in 1886 is situated 2,500 meters above sea level. It is the 5th highest capital city in the world. The city enjoys an excellent climate year-round, with an average temperature of 25C (77F). Addis Ababa is a pleasant city with wide avenues of jacarandas, interesting museums, and one of the largest open-air markets in Africa, known as the “Mercato”.

You will visit the rest day city tour and visit the National Museum is the best point of starting about Ethiopia all concepts are here in this museum, example archeological results is seen, such as Lucy, and some ethnic groups generally the history also starting in this museum,  one of the churches in Addis Ababa, the biggest market in the horn of Africa Mercato, and drive up on the hill above the capital viewpoint from Entoto Mountain.

Overnight: Hotel

Day 2: Addis Ababa, Arbaminch,

In the morning, we will drive south of Addis Ababa through through Butajira and further south to Tiya, where you will see the southern-most example of a peculiar type of engraved and standing stele that stretches across parts of southern Ethiopia. These steles are believed to have been erected between the 13th and 14th centuries and are almost certainly grave markers. Recent excavations at Tiya have revealed the remains of young people of both sexes aged between 18–30 and buried in fetal positions. Listed as a World Heritage Site, the stele field at Tiya today comprises more than 36 stones of up to 2m.

Lunch at the Alaba small town in best restaurant, build for tourist then we will continue driving to Arba Minch on the way we will observe the different small villages of Welyita  Sodo

Overnight: Hotel

Day 3: Arbaminch, Jinka

After an early breakfast, we will drive to Jinka visiting different cultural peoples including Konso and their villages’ enroute

The Konso are famous for their old and unique terracing and unusual engraved wooden statues of Konso grave markers. Between Konso and Jinka, will also have brief stops to visit several different cultural peoples and their villages.

Overnight: hotel

Day 4: Jinka, Mago, Mursi, Turmi

After having 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. The Mursi are best known for their unique item of decoration & lip plates. Women of Mursi wear circular clay plates on their lower lip and the bigger a woman can wear, the greater her value when she gets married. 

After our visit to the Mursi Village, we will have a chance to spot some birds of Mago national park then we will have our picnic lunch in the bush with a wonderfully viewpoint at the  Mago National Park after continuing the drive to Turmi.

Overnight: Lodge

Day 5:  Turmi, Omorat

In the cool morning, we will drive to Omorate to visit the Desanech (Geleb) tribal village, famous ethnic groups, for hunting the dangerous predator crocodile, not only in Dassanech, girls not only learn to perform their duties and responsibilities, but they are also undergoing a serious ritual in order to marry and after crossing the Omo River, but The Desanech are also nomadic pastoralists found across the western bank of the Omo River south of Lake Turkana very close to the Kenyan border.

In the afternoon, we will drive to Hamer Village. The Hamer displays an elaborate and diverse selection of body decorations. They are also identifiable for their high cheekbones and elaborate custom of beads, cowries, leather, and thick copper necklaces. In the same village, we might enjoy the seasonal cultural activities including the famous Evangadi (Hamer Dancing) and jumping on the buck of cattle one of the impotent festivities 

Overnight: Lodge

 Day 6: Turmi, Arba Minch

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

In the afternoon, we will have a boat cruise on Lake Chamo to see some of the biggest African crocodiles. Hippopotamuses and many beautiful aquatic birds including the lovely Kingfisher and African Fish Eagle, great white pelican, great cormorant, goliath heron, are also easily seen. And the others optionally site is Dorze village located in Gamo highlands in southern Ethiopia best cultural attraction, a few kilometers from Arba Minch town. 

Overnight:  Hotel, Arba Minch

Day 7: Arba Minch, Addis Ababa, Departure

In the morning, we drive back to Addis Ababa en-route visiting different small towns like Shashemene, where Rastafarian culture lives; Ziway, and one of the Great Rift Valley Lakes. Best place to aquatic bird’s kingfisher, heron, African marabou, hadada ibis, different types of Duck is easily seen and more. 

In the evening, there will be a farewell dinner party with a traditional special buffet and local drinks and you will enjoy also a cultural dance show of the different ethnic groups living in the country, after dinner transfer to the airport end of the tour 

Your tour guide will keep the tour flexible in order to include different colorful markets, depending on the dates.