The 4 6-Day Tours in the Omo Valley That Earn Their Price

1.6 Days Omo Valley Tribes Tours From Addis Ababa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $1,399Our pick

This private six-day journey links Addis Ababa with southern Ethiopia’s Omo Valley. You’ll travel by road with an English-speaking guide and professional driver, visit Tiya, Lake Chamo, Dorze, Konso, Hamer, Dassanech, Mursi, and Ari communities, then fly back from Jinka. Guides named in the tour team include Niko, Yihun, Dagi, Sasha, and Sisay.

“My friend and I had our Ethiopian organized by this tour agency from the 6th Nov till the 16th Nov: it was our first time in ethiopia and, overall, we enjoyed it, even though some aspects can be improved. The communication with the agency waRead more”

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2.6 Days Lalibela, Omo Valley and Harar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $1,538

You’ll fly from Addis Ababa to Lalibela, Jinka, Arba Minch, and Dire Dawa, with private transfers and local guides throughout. Expect ancient rock-hewn churches, Mursi, Hamer, Dasenech, Konso, and Dorze communities, Lake Chamo wildlife, and Harar’s hyena feeding. Internal flights are not included, so confirm each booking before departure.

“All the experiences , locations , drivers and guides were great . The accommodation in Harar was very poor ! Hotel in Addis Ababa , a blittle better. The internal flights I thought were included in the price , so I was shocked when I arrived to take my first internal flight to realise none were booked ! Fortunately there were seats available .”

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3.Omo Valley Tribes 6 Days Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · from $1,400

Travel from Addis Ababa into southern Ethiopia with an English-speaking driver, local guides, and included entrance fees. Visit Lucy, Tiya, Lake Chamo, Dorze, Konso, Hamer, Dassanech, Mursi, and Ari communities. The six-day route includes long drives, basic lodge stays, and a boat trip to see crocodiles, hippos, and birds.

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4.6 Days Omo valley Tribal Tour (Starts Arba Minch End Jinka)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $1,600

Travel by air-conditioned 4x4 from Arba Minch to Jinka with guide Debebe, also called Debe or Debaba. You’ll visit Dorze, Kara, Dassanech, Nyangatom, and Mursi communities, cross the Omo River by local canoe, and finish with an airport drop-off.

“I took a private tour with Debe and it was great! The tour felt like you were traveling with a longtime friend. Debe has a great sense of humour and is always happy to integrate you into local life. He knows many of the tribe members as persoRead more”

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