8-Day Omo Valley & Konso Cultural Circuit
An 8-day circuit through the Omo Valley and Konso Cultural Landscape. Visit Hamar, Karo, Mursi, Dasanech and Konso peoples, plus Key Afer and Turmi markets. Small groups, local guides, all permits included.
About This Tour
Eight days through the Omo Valley and Konso Cultural Landscape. Combines the main tribes — Hamar, Mursi, Karo, Dasanech — with the UNESCO-listed Konso terraces and walled villages.
Tour Itinerary (8 Days)
1Addis Ababa → Arba Minch
Addis Ababa → Arba Minch
Fly to Arba Minch. Afternoon Dorze village visit.
Activities
- •Flight to Arba Minch
- •Dorze village
Accommodation
Hotel in Arba Minch
Meals
2Arba Minch → Konso
Arba Minch → Konso
Drive to Konso. Afternoon in the UNESCO Cultural Landscape: terraces, walled villages and Wakas.
Activities
- •Konso UNESCO site
- •Walled villages
Accommodation
Lodge in Konso
Meals
3Konso → Jinka
Konso → Jinka
Morning in Konso, drive to Jinka. Evening arrival, briefing on Omo Valley etiquette.
Activities
- •Konso morning
- •Drive to Jinka
Accommodation
Hotel in Jinka
Meals
4Mursi Village
Mursi Village
Full day in Mago National Park visiting a Mursi village.
Activities
- •Mago National Park
- •Mursi village
Accommodation
Hotel in Jinka
Meals
5Jinka → Turmi
Jinka → Turmi
Drive to Turmi via Key Afer market (if Thursday). Afternoon with Hamar families.
Activities
- •Key Afer market (Thursday)
- •Hamar village visit
Accommodation
Lodge in Turmi
Meals
6Hamar Country
Hamar Country
Full day in Hamar country. Ceremony if one occurs.
Activities
- •Hamar villages
- •Ceremony (seasonal)
Accommodation
Lodge in Turmi
Meals
7Omorate & Dasanech
Omorate & Dasanech
Cross the Omo River by canoe to Dasanech villages. Return via Karo villages.
Activities
- •Omo River crossing
- •Dasanech villages
- •Karo villages
Accommodation
Lodge in Turmi
Meals
8Turmi → Jinka → Addis Ababa
Turmi → Jinka → Addis Ababa
Drive to Jinka for the flight to Addis Ababa. Tour ends on arrival.
Activities
- •Drive to Jinka
- •Flight to Addis
Accommodation
Not included
Meals
Tour Highlights
- Konso UNESCO Cultural Landscape
- Mursi village in Mago National Park
- Hamar country around Turmi
- Karo body painting
- Dasanech villages near Omorate
- Key Afer & Turmi markets
Inclusions
Included
- All ground transport in 4x4 vehicles
- Domestic flight Jinka → Addis
- 7 nights accommodation
- All meals as specified
- All park, village and ceremony permits
- Local guides for each community
- Omo River canoe crossing
Exclusions
- ✕International flights
- ✕Visa
- ✕Travel insurance
- ✕Photography fees
- ✕Tips
- ✕Alcoholic beverages
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tour suitable for senior travellers?
Yes. The pace is moderate and road distances are broken up with stops. Some village tracks are rough; a reasonable level of mobility is required.
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Moderate • Some physical activity, suitable for average fitness
Best Time to Visit
Dry season, ceremony season
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