8 DAYS ETHIOPIA HOLIDAYS OMO VALLEY

Day 01: Arrival and Addis Ababa City Tour

Arrive at Bole International Airport and meet your Enat Ethiopia Tours representative. After hotel check-in and rest, begin your city tour with a visit to the National Museum, home of “Lucy,” the 3.2-million-year-old hominid skeleton. Continue to the Ethnographic Museum, which showcases Ethiopia’s diverse cultures and crafts. Overnight: Hotel – Addis Ababa

Day 02: Addis Ababa – Arba Minch (Flight) – Chencha

Fly to Arba Minch and enjoy lunch at the hotel. In the afternoon, drive to Chencha to visit the Dorze tribe, known for their cotton weaving and beehive-shaped huts. Admire views of Lake Abaya and Lake Chamo from the highlands. Overnight: Hotel – Arba Minch

Day 03: Arba Minch – Jinka (Drive)

Take a morning boat excursion on Lake Chamo to see the Crocodile Market and hippos. Drive to Jinka, visiting Konso, Tsemay, and Ari tribes along the way. Cross the Weito Desert, home of the Tsemay people. Overnight: Lodge – Jinka

Dorze village — famous for its towering beehive huts and vibrant weaving culture.

Day 04: Jinka – Mursi – Turmi

Enter Mago National Park to visit the Mursi tribe, known for lip plates and scarification rituals. Return to Jinka for lunch, then drive to Turmi to meet the Hamer tribe and explore their village. Overnight: Lodge – Turmi

Day 05: Turmi – Karo – Turmi

Drive to Murulle to visit the Karo tribe, known for elaborate body painting and scarification. If it’s Monday or Tuesday, visit the Hamer market and possibly witness a bull-jumping ceremony. Otherwise, explore a Hamer village. Overnight: Lodge – Turmi

Day 06: Turmi – Omorate – Konso

Cross the Omo River by canoe to visit the Dasanech tribe, known for ornate hairstyles and semi-nomadic traditions. Return to Turmi for lunch, then drive to Konso. Overnight: Lodge – Konso

Mursi man with traditional lip plate — a striking symbol of beauty and identity.

Day 07: Konso – Arba Minch – Addis Ababa (Flight)

Visit Konso village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for terraced agriculture and waga sculptures. Drive to Arba Minch and fly back to Addis Ababa. Visit St. George Cathedral and its museum. Overnight: Hotel – Addis Ababa

Day 08: Addis Ababa City Tour and Departure

Drive to Mount Entoto for panoramic views. Visit Trinity Cathedral and Merkato, Africa’s largest open-air market. Enjoy a farewell dinner with cultural music and dance before transferring to the airport for departure. End of Tour

Omo Valley tribes — a mosaic of cultures, rituals, and ancestral traditions.

Omo Valley: A Living Cultural Museum

The Omo Valley is home to over a dozen distinct tribes, each with unique languages, customs, and dress. It’s one of the most culturally diverse regions in Africa.

Mursi & Karo: Rituals of Identity

The Mursi are known for lip plates and scarification, while the Karo decorate their bodies with ash and ochre. These traditions reflect status, beauty, and bravery.

Konso: UNESCO Heritage & Innovation

Konso’s terraced hillsides and waga sculptures showcase centuries of agricultural ingenuity and ancestral reverence. It’s a model of sustainable highland living.

Addis Ababa: Capital of Contrasts

Addis Ababa blends imperial history with modern energy. Museums, cathedrals, and markets reveal Ethiopia’s past and present in vivid detail.