Night Family Trip – Omo Valley Discovery
The Omo Valley is renowned for being a cultural melting pot, where age-old traditions meet living heritage. It is inhabited by over a dozen distinct ethnic groups, each with its own unique language, customs, and traditional attire. Tribes such as the Hamer, Mursi, and Karo continue to live in ways that have remained largely unchanged for centuries.
Authentic Cultural Experiences
Visiting the Omo Valley offers travelers an unparalleled opportunity to engage in authentic cultural exchanges. You can witness traditional ceremonies, such as the Hamer tribe’s bull-jumping rite of passage, and admire the intricate body scarification and lip plates of the Mursi tribe. These interactions provide deep insights into the daily lives, artistic expressions, and spiritual practices of the valley’s inhabitants.
At Zufan Eco Tour, we are dedicated to providing eco-conscious travelers, cultural enthusiasts, adventure seekers, families, educators, and seasoned explorers with enriching travel experiences. Our tours to the Omo Valley emphasize sustainability and genuine connections with local communities.
Zufan Eco Tour Key Features:
- Eco-Friendly Travel: Sustainability-focused tours with minimized carbon footprints, eco-conscious accommodations, and transportation.
- Authentic Cultural Experiences: Engaging cultural exchanges with local tribes, participation in traditional festivals, and visits to heritage sites.
- Adventure Activities: Guided hikes, wildlife watching in national parks, and thrilling activities such as river rafting.
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Meal Plan:
- Bed and Breakfast in SGL/DBL/TWN Room.
- Picnic lunch for the first day only.
Transportation:
- All ground transportation included.
- Mini bus for the entire tour.
Entrance Fee:
- All entrance fees to sites, villages, and National Parks included.
Guiding Service:
- English and Amharic speaking guide for the entire tour.
Government Tax:
- Price quote includes government tax.
Price Quote Includes:
- International air tickets.
- Any meals not mentioned in the included part.
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Tourist Insurance.
- Video filming and photography fees.
- Tips and items of personal nature like laundry, souvenirs, etc.
- Swimming pants and soaps and shampoos for bathing.
- All items not mentioned in the included part.
Details
Visiting the Omo Valley offers travelers an unparalleled opportunity to engage in authentic cultural exchanges. You can witness traditional ceremonies, such as the Hamer tribe's bull-jumping rite of passage, and admire the intricate body scarification and lip plates of the Mursi tribe. These interactions provide deep insights into the daily lives, artistic expressions, and spiritual practices of the valley's inhabitants.
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- Arrival at Addis Ababaβs Bole International Airport.
- Transfer to the hotel.
- Rest and relaxation.
- City tour of Addis Ababa including Entoto Maryam Church and the historical palace of Emperor Menelik.
- Drive to Arba Minch.
- Arrival at Arba Minch Airport, transfer to Konso.
- Accommodation: Kanta Lodge
- Lunch & Dinner at Kanta Lodge.
- Walk to local pottery makers and visit nearby church.
- Explore the village, including weaver and blacksmiths, and play activities like ping pong.
- Picnic lunch under a tree.
- Accommodation: Kanta Lodge
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner at Kanta Lodge.
- Long drive to Turmi with a visit to the Benna-tribe.
- Accommodation: Buska Lodge
- Breakfast at Kanta Lodge, Lunch at Key Afer, Dinner at Buska Lodge
- Morning visit to Dimeka market.
- Afternoon hike to a Hamer village and spend the evening with local activities.
- Camping overnight.
- Breakfast at Buska Lodge, Lunch & Dinner at the campsite.
- Activities in the village, playing football with children, learning songs, and crafts.
- Return to Buska Lodge.
- Accommodation: Buska Lodge
- Breakfast at the campsite, Lunch at the campsite, Dinner at Buska Lodge.
- Drive to Arba Minch with a lunch stop in Konso.
- Relax at the lodge, enjoy the view, and use the swimming pool.
- Accommodation: Paradise Lodge
- Breakfast at Buska Lodge, Lunch at Kanta Lodge, Dinner at Paradise Lodge.
- Day spent hiking and enjoying nature, fishing with local fishermen.
- Accommodation: Paradise Lodge
- Breakfast at Paradise Lodge, Picnic Lunch, Dinner at Paradise Lodge.
- Transfer to Arba Minch airport and fly back to Addis Ababa.
- Lunch in Addis Ababa, visit Merkato, and farewell dinner.
- Accommodation: Breakfast at Paradise Lodge, Lunch in Addis Ababa, Dinner in Addis Ababa.
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