A seven-day cultural immersion through southern Ethiopia’s Great Rift Valley — a land of lakes, rivers, and diverse tribal cultures. Visit UNESCO-listed Konso villages, meet the Mursi people famous for lip plates, experience Hamer dancing ceremonies, and explore the Omo River tribal settlements.
Seven Day Southern Ethiopia Cultural Tour
Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
7 Days / 6 Nights
Price
$2,000 – $3,000
$2,000 – $3,000
Group Size
Max 10
Max 10
Difficulty
Moderate
Moderate
Day-by-Day Itinerary
1
Addis Ababa
Explore the capital with visits to the National Museum and Trinity Cathedral. Views from Mount Entoto.
2
Addis Ababa to Arba Minch
Travel south visiting Tiya UNESCO World Heritage Site with 36 monuments including 32 carved stelae. Overnight near Nechisar National Park.
3
Arba Minch — Dorze Village & Lake Chamo
Morning cultural safari to a Dorze village. Afternoon boat safari on Lake Chamo observing crocodiles, hippos, and birds.
4
Arba Minch to Konso
Visit the UNESCO-listed Konso Cultural Landscape featuring 400+ year old fortified villages and ancient stelae.
5
Konso to Turmi
Visit Dassanech tribe settlements near the Omo River. Afternoon at Key Afer market. Evening Hamer village visit with traditional dancing.
6
Turmi to Jinka — Mursi People
Explore Mago National Park to meet the Mursi people, famous for traditional lip plates. Afternoon interaction with the Ari tribe.
7
Jinka to Addis Ababa
Visit the South-Omo Museum and Research Centre, then fly back to Addis Ababa.
What's Included
- Domestic flights
- Lodge accommodations
- Guided cultural visits
- Boat safari on Lake Chamo
- Ground transportation
- Daily breakfast
Not Included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Photography fees at tribal villages
- Personal expenses
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