DAY 1,
Addis Ababa – Hawassa
Activities:
Drive south through the Great Rift Valley. On the way, stop at Lake Ziway for birdwatching and a visit to the local fish market.
Overnight: Haile Resort, Hawassa
DAY 2,
Hawassa – Dorze Village – Arba Minch
Activities:
Visit the morning fish market at Lake Hawassa. Continue driving to Arba Minch with a stop at Dorze Village, famous for its weaving tradition and uniquely woven bamboo houses.
Overnight: Haile Resort, Arba Minch
DAY 3,
Arba Minch – Konso
Activities:
Drive to Konso (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Visit Konso village, known for its impressive terracing system, stone walls, and traditional wooden waka funeral carvings.
Overnight: Kanta Lodge, Konso
DAY 4,
Konso – Turmi (Hamar Tribe)
Activities:
Drive to Turmi, home of the Hamar people. In the afternoon, visit a Hamar village. If you are fortunate, you may witness the traditional bull-jumping ceremony—a major rite of passage for young Hamar men.
Overnight: Tribal Life ECO Lodge, Turmi
DAY 5,
Turmi – Omorate (Dassanech Tribe) – Turmi
Activities:
Take a morning excursion to Omorate. Cross the Omo River by local boat and visit the Dassanech tribe.
In the afternoon, enjoy free time or choose an optional visit to a nearby Hamar or Karo village.
Overnight: Tribal Life ECO Lodge, Turmi
DAY 6,
Turmi – Jinka via Key Afer Market – Mursi Tribe (Mago National Park)
Activities:
Drive to Jinka via Key Afer (if it is a market day). Continue into Mago National Park to visit the Mursi tribe, famous for the lip-plate tradition practiced by the women.
Overnight: Jinka Resort
DAY 7,
Jinka – Addis Ababa (Flight)
Activities:
After breakfast, transfer to Jinka Airport for your flight back to Addis Ababa.
End of tour.
PRICE INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
Price Includes
★ Accommodation
6 nights / 7 days as per the itinerary
★ Meals
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
★ Transportation
Excellent-condition touring 4WD vehicle
★ Entrance Fees
All entrance and photography fees
★ Guiding Service
Local guides at each site + a professional guide for the entire route
★ Water
Daily bottled water throughout the trip
Price Excludes
★ Domestic flights
★ Food and beverages not included in the meal plan
★ Items of personal nature such as alcoholic beverages, laundry service, souvenir