SOUTH OMO AND CAPITAL CITY ADIS ABABA

Day 01: Addis Ababa City Tour

A city tour of Addis Ababa, Capital city of Ethiopia. We will begin with a visit to the Entoto

Mountain to enjoy the scenic beauty of the city and the surrounding countryside. Then, drive to

National Museum that houses great collection of paleontological finds including the famous

Lucy and historical artefacts and paintings. We will conclude our city tour by paying a visit to

the Trinity Cathedral- the second highest ranking church in Ethiopia and the final resting place

of Emperor Haile Selassie.

Overnight: HOTEL

Day 02:

Addis Ababa-Jinka

Transfer to the airport to fly to Jinka. Check-in to Eco-Omo Lodge. Afternoon, visit the

Ethnographic museum shed light on the diversity of the material as well as spiritual culture of

the tribes that inhabit the entire Omo Valley. End up the day by visiting the nearby Ari village,

known for its pottery and iron-forging skills. The Ari represent the largest group of South Omo

and are the main suppliers of agricultural products for the Omo Valley markets.

Overnight: Eco-Omo Lodge

Day 03

 Jinka- Mursi Village- Turmi

Morning excursion through Mago National park to visit Mursi tribe. The Mursi are one of the

most celebrated ethnic groups. They woman are best known for wearing lip plates on their

lower lips and ear lobes. The men are famous for their scarification and fearsome appearance.

Retrace back to Jinka for lunch followed by a drive to Turmi to use it as a base to explore the

various tribes.

Overnight: Paradise Lodge or Similar

Day 04

 Turmi-Omorate-Turmi

After breakfast head south to Omo rate to visit the Dassanech tribe. The Dassanech also known.

as the ‘people of the Delta’, lives on the northern shore of Lake Turkana. You will cross the life-

giving Omo River using a local boat to access the Dase Nech village. Return to Turmi for lunch,

Late afternoon, visit Hammer village. The Hamar are the most decorated tribes with very

elaborate ornamental and symbolic wealth that tells about the status of a person. Bull Jumping

rituals and Evangadi are the two most colourful events associated with the Hamer You will.

keep an if there one during your stay in Turmi).

Overnight: Paradise Lodge or Similar

Day 05

 Turmi-Karo-Turmi

Today we will head Korcho a village of Karo tribe on the bank of the Omo River. The Karo are

known for elaborate body paintings. Retrace back to Turmi and visit a market depending on

what day is today.

Day 06

Turmi-Jinka- Addis Ababa

After breakfast drive to Jinka to fly back to Addis Ababa. Use of day room. You will have

farewell cultural dinner with traditional music before heading onto the airport for final

departure.

What's Included

• Bottled water

• Coffee and/or Tea

• Private transportation

what's excluded

• alcohol

• Any personal interest not mentioned

• Other personal expenses