11 Days trip itinerary of OMO valley

Day-1-Addis Ababa-Hosanna. Our first stop will be at pre- historical site of Melka-Kunture, see the church of Adadi Mariam, the southern-most rock hewn church in Ethiopia, and the steles of Tiya. Finally you drive through a beautiful landscape and picturesque Oromo,Silte and Gurage people. Overnight, stay in Hotel in Hosana.

Day-2-Hosanna-Arbaminch. Passing through the wonderful panoramic landscape of the Hadiya and Wolayita People. On the way take a short detour to the Ajora Waterfalls before climbing up to visit the highland people of Dorze. Enjoy with their colorful market. You arrive at Arbaminch in sunset time & relax with view of both beautiful Lakes Chamo & Abaya from terrace one of top viewed hotel/lodges by having some drink. Overnight stay in Lodge/hotel

Day-3-Excursion to Lake Chamo & Dorze. Make a boat trip on Lake Chamo where the longest and fattest crocodiles in Africa take a sunbath on the shoreline. Hippos hide themselves under the water and you will also see a good range of birds including; weavers, sunbirds, waxbills and colonies pelicans. Having a lunch in Arbaminch & drive to Dorze, the road slowly ascends to the top, where it gives you a panoramic view to both Lakes Abaya and Chamo then visit the Dorze village. The Dorze are famous for constructing distinguished their special huts, terrace cultivation and the best weaving work of Ethiopia. Finally, back to Arbaminch.

Day-4-Arbaminch-Turmi. Passing the terraced mountains of Konso with magnificent view of Woyto valley the way we drive to Turmi via Arbore, There is possibility stop in Arbore village to visit those particular ethnic group for while then continue to Turmi. Overnight, stay in Lodge, Hotel or Campsite.

Day-5-Excursion to Omorate. To visit Dasenech village today you have to drive through the wilderness of the Omo valley to visit Dasenech who are living on the other side of the Omo River. To reach their village you have to cross the river with wooden canoe which is made from giant tree. Afterward drive back to Turmi and look for Bull Jumping ceremony or Evangadi/traditional Hamer night dance in one of their village. Overnight, stay in Turmi.

Day-6-Turmi-Jinka. Drive to Jinka after breakfast. When you pass through Hamer village Dimeka if you are on Tuesday or Saturday which is so colorful traditional market day of Hamer, Benna & Karo tribes which is great experience to spend some time there and continue to through gorgeous landscape. Just on the gateway of Jinka you have to visit the way of living style of Ari people. Overnight, Hotel/Campsite.

Day-7-Jinka-Mursi-Konso. To visit the Mursi tribe, you have to cross a part of the Mago N.P on a track through the bush where many Dik-Diks (Small Antelopes) some lesser Kudu, baboons… can be seen on the savanna plains. The Mursi are well known for the big clay plates the women put up with their lower lip and earlobe. The origin of this tradition is not known but the Mursi themselves consider it as something that makes them distinguish from the surrounding tribes and to make the women unattractive for slave-market. But at the present time it is considered as a sign of beauty and wealth. When you back to Jinka, you have to visit museum & researching Center and continue to Konso. Overnight, stay in Lodge/Hotel

Day-8-Konso-Yabello. On the morning after breakfast, visit the society of the Konso brag a rich culture and a highly dedicated and successful agricultural economy by their home-grown way of terracing the steep slopes for cultivation of Coffee, sorghum and different grains and the natural wonder “New York”: huge sand pillars formed through ages by rain and wearing away afterward, continue to Yabello. Overnight, stay in Hotel

Day-9-Yabello-Hawassa. Back on the paved main road across fertile land, you can find many types of fruit sold by the side of the road. Also this is one of the main regions for coffee plantations. Visit a coffee farm. You will reach Yirgalem or Hawassa in the afternoon. Dinner and stay in lodge or hotel

Day-10-Hawassa-Langano. Today before start driving to Langano, you will visit the attractive morning Fish market in Hawassa where the fisher men sell their fishes Tilapia & Catfish where as Pelicans and Marabou Storks are competing to take the left over. You can also spot Vervet, Black and White Colobus /Gureza/monkey in the ‘Amora-Gedel’ Recreation Park. Then continue to Langano via Shashemene. Overnight, stay in one of the hotel or Lodge on lakeside.

Day-11-Langano-Addis Ababa. Visit the national park of the lakes Abijata and Shalla, two lakes which, despite of being just a short distance away from each other. Very different in their natural habitats. Reaching Debrezeit, have a rest at one of its four beautiful lakes. On the late afternoon, you will arrive in Addis Ababa. Enjoy with traditional farewell dinner with Ethiopian cultural music and dancing presentations. In the evening transfer to the airport and flight of return.