Omo Valley Cultural Express Tour
7 Nights / 8 Days
Ethiopia – Omo Valley Cultural Express Tour for 7 Nights /8 Days
This captivating tour of the South Omo Valley showcases a rich tapestry of indigenous tribes, each with intriguing cultural traditions, stunning landscapes, and unique village settlements that have flourished for centuries. This trip is meticulously crafted to present the best of the Omo Valley, focusing on exceptional experiences through interactions with the local villagers.
Along the banks of the Omo River, one can encounter a diverse array of ethnic groups, including the Tsemay, Arbore, Hamer, Galeb (Dasenech), Karo, Benna, Ari, Mursi, Bume (Nyangatom), Bodi, and Surma. These communities have only begun to engage with the modern world in the past two to three decades. The Omo River, extending nearly 1000 kilometers from the highlands southwest of Addis Ababa to Lake Turkana in Kenya, offers fantastic opportunities for white-water rafting.
Uncover the remarkable diversity of ethnic groups residing in and around the Omo Valley. Immerse yourself in their villages, gain insights into local customs, and explore vibrant markets on specific days of the week as outlined below.
Monday – Kako Market at Jinka or Turmi Market at Turmi village
Tuesday- Dimeka / Alduba market at Turmi village / Dorze market at Chencha
Thursday – Key Afer Market at Key Afer village
Saturday – Dimeka Market at Turmi village / Dorze market at Chencha
Sunday – Weito Market at Erbore village
Rates
Experiences
Fast Facts
- Boat cruise in Lake Chamo
- Admire the dorze tribes’ traditional house
- Witness the communal life of the Konso tribes
- Visit the Thursday Key Afer market and Dimeka market on Saturday
- Experiencing the Mursi tribes
- Visiting the cultures of the Hamer and Karo tribes
- Visiting the Borena peoples ‘singing well’
Route
Join us on a fascinating tour to the south Omo valley, where a mosaic of indigenous tribes intriguing cultural value, beautiful landscape and diversified tribes with their own unique village settlements for a century. This trip is carefully designed to offer you the best of Omo Valley with the exceptional experience of the local villagers’ interaction with visiting one of the tribe’s family houses as a guest. This package will also offer you to explore the best possible Exotic and colorful weekly Traditional Markets that add unique value to your holiday. All of this is yours in this package will guarantee you a fantastic journey of discovery to the Omo Valley Tribes.
Itinerary
Addis Ababa
Welcome to Addis Ababa.
Upon your arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, and after completing immigration and customs procedures, you will be greeted by staff from Absolute Ethiopia Tours and transferred to your hotel.
Addis Ababa, the capital and largest city of Ethiopia, is situated in the center of the country at an elevation of 2100-2300 meters above sea level, making it one of the highest capital cities in the world. The name Addis Ababa translates to "a new flower" in Amharic. This vibrant city is known for its fascinating museums and is home to “Mercato,” one of the largest open-air markets in Africa. As the diplomatic capital of Africa, Addis Ababa hosts the Organization of African Unity and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.
Depending on your flight schedule, a sightseeing tour of Addis Ababa can be organized. Your excursion will begin with a visit to the National Archaeological Museum, regarded as one of the most significant museums in sub-Saharan Africa. Here, you will find the 3.5 million-year-old remains of Lucy, believed to be the common ancestor of humankind. The museum features a variety of ancient artifacts that highlight Ethiopia’s significance as the ‘Cradle of Mankind,’ including a historic room displaying war finery such as crowns, weapons, and portraits of heroic figures and monarchs.
Next, you will proceed to the Ethnographic Museum. With its two primary sections dedicated to local crafts and regions, this museum is an ideal introductory venue to explore Ethiopia's rich ethnic diversity. It showcases an impressive collection of religious crosses, triptychs, and murals, as well as the bedroom and bathroom of Haile Selassie, the last Emperor of Ethiopia.
The tour continues with a visit to St. George’s Cathedral (Giorgis Cathedral), located at the northern end of Churchill Road. Designed in a traditional octagonal style, this cathedral was constructed in 1896 to commemorate Ethiopia's victory over Italy at the Battle of Adwa. The cathedral features works by Afewerk Tekle, a renowned Ethiopian artist who created the stained glass windows for the Africa Hall, and also includes a small museum within its grounds. After completing the day's tours, you will return to your hotel for the evening.
Overnight accommodation at Ramada Addis. [https://www.ramadaaddis.com/]
Meals: Lunch & Dinner are included.
Pricing
Nov 18 - 25, 2025
Dec 18 - 25, 2025
Jan 8 - 15, 2025
Feb 12 - 19, 2025
I recently returned from an unforgettable trip to Ethiopia, all thanks to the exceptional service provided by Absolute Ethiopia Tours especially our guide Mr.KIBRU who is well aware of the history and knows each and every corner of the country. From the very beginning, their team demonstrated outstanding professionalism, responsiveness, and genuine care in crafting a perfectly tailored travel experience.
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This was one of the most visually and culturally striking destinations we have ever visited. the programme was designed so that we can sample many attractions and really considerate of our needs. every wish we had was realized and although we travelled with two elderly people, every possible problem was thought about and solved in advance. T cannot recommend Absolute Ethiopia tours and our personal guide kibru enough. really an unforgettable journey thanks to them.
