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Itinerary
Visit Jinka and around. If it is a market day, you will visit a market in Jinka or the nearby towns such as Kako, Gaazer, Yetnebersh, and Kayssa. You will also visit Jinka ethnographic museum and Aari tribe village.
Overnight: Eco-Omo Lodge Jinka
After breakfast at your lodge, depart early to non-touristic Mursi Village (50 km one-way drive on gravel road) so as to get a genuine experience with the famous Mursi people. Return back to Jinka for lunch and continue to Turmi town of the Hamar tribe. On the way you will visit a Banna or Hamar tribal market depending on the day (if it is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday). There is no market for the remaining 3 days.
Overnight: Buska Lodge Turmi
Depart to Omo Rate town 70 km south on asphalt road to meet with the Dassanech tribe known as the people of the Omo delta. Omo Rate is the last border town in southern Ethiopia. Immigration officials will examine your visa and passport, then continue to one of the best non-touristy Dassanech villages and experience the Dassanech people. You will return to Turmi for lunch and get rest. You will visit Hamar Village in the late afternoon.
Overnight: Buska Lodge Turmi
Drive from Turmi to Karo Korcho 60 km road to the most popular and attractive Karo tribe village. The village is on a hill where the Omo River makes a zigzag turn. You will meet the Kara tribe and interact genuinely by not rushing to take pictures. After getting an enriching experience with the Karo tribe and learning the local perspective of the cultures, you will return to Turmi for lunch. After lunch, you will visit a tribal market available in the area. There is a chance to see the Hamar bull jumping ceremony during your stay in Turmi town (optional).
Overnight: Buska Lodge Turmi
Drive 200 km to Konso village on partial gravel and partially asphalt road. On the way, you will visit the available tribal market (if preferable and available to be decided by your guide by considering the previous day's activities) and stop for lunch either in Key Afer or Woyto town depending on your morning activity. In the afternoon, you will visit Konso village, the Konso King at his traditional palace, the graveyard in a sacred forest where his ancestors are barred, and a grave mark called Waka erected.
Overnight: Kanta Lodge Konso
Drive 90 km to Arba Minch and check in to your hotel. After your break and lunch, continue to Dorze village. After enjoying the beautiful Dorze landscape and people, you will return to Arba Minch for the night.
Overnight: Haile Resort Arba Minch
On the morning of this day, you will head to Lake Chamo for a short boat trip. It is highly likely to see Crocodiles and Hippos in the Lake. You will also see some of the beautiful lake birds. After lunch, head to Arba Minch airport to fly back to Addis.
End of the tour.
