In the Omo Valley, a remote southern offshoot of Ethiopia, some 50 tribes have lived together in virtual isolation for a long time, maintaining centuries-old customs and traditions. Today, this region is no longer “Africa’s last unspoilt and wild frontier”, but its charm remains intact, especially if you leave the beaten track and enter its vast territory, where it is still possible to witness ancient rituals and suggestive initiation ceremonies.
The Dorze, farmers and cotton weavers, live in elephant-shaped bamboo huts. The Konso, tireless farmers, are renowned for their wooden sculptures of warriors who have died in battle, defeated enemies and captured animals. The Bodi are known for a unique beauty contest that rewards the fittest man in the village. The Mursi, with their carved bodies, scarifications and the lip plates of their women, embody the pride of a people strongly rooted in their traditions. Then there are the Hamer, famous for their ornaments of beads and shells and for the variety of their refined hairstyles.
Day 1 : Thursday 26 March 2026
Outward flight/Addis Ababa (ADD)
Day 2 : Friday 27 March 2026
Addis Ababa/Arba Minch
The prehistoric stelae of Tiya, the beehive huts of the Guraghe and the Wolayta.
Day 3 : Saturday 28 March 2026
Arba Minch/Chamo/Chencha/Arba Minch
The hippos and crocodiles of Lake Chamo, the Dorze, the weekly market of Chencha.
Day 4 : Sunday 29 March 2026
Arba Minch/Erbore and Hamer Villages/Turmi
The beauty care and gaudy ornaments of the Erbore and Hamer women, the evangadi night dance.
Day 5 : Monday 30 March 2026
Turmi/Navigation on the Omo River/Turmi
On the river to Omorate for meeting with the Dasanech people, Turmi market, bull jumping ceremony.
Day 6 : Tuesday 31 March 2026
Turmi/Korcho/Dimeka/Jinka
The weekly markets of Dimeka and Aldouba, meeting with the Karo, Banna and Ari.
Day 7 : Wednesday 01 April 2026
Jinka/Mago/Bodi and Mursi villages/Jinka
The Bodi and Mursi villages in Mago National Park, the impressive clay lip discs carried by the women.
Day 8 : Thursday 02 April 2026
Jinka/Key Afer/Konso
The Key Afer market, ingenious architecture and waga worship at the Konso.
Day 9 : Friday 03 April 2026
Konso/Langano
The coffee ceremony, the heavenly Langano Lake.
Day 10 : Saturday 04 April 2026
Langano/Addis Ababa
The Rift Valley, the Merkato of Addis, injera and traditional dances.
Day 11 : Sunday 05 April 2026
Addis Ababa (ADD)/Return Flight
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