Ethiopia Cultural Tour

ET04: 8 Days Addis Ababa - Arba Minch - Jinka - Mago NP - Turmi - Arba Minch - Addis Ababa

Tour Type: Private Tour, flexible and customized
Guide & Driver: English-speaking guide, experienced driver & air-conditioned car
Hotel: 5-star hotel & well selected lodges, also be open to your choice

From:USD1989 USD1790

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Day 1: Arrival in Addis Ababa, Airport pick up and City Tour Welcome to Addis Ababa! Our representative will wait for at the Arrival Hall of Bole International Airport upon your arrival, then send you to the hotel. After a short break, we will go to National Museum of Ethiopia, where you can admire some archaeological relics, paintings, distinctive costumes of different ethnics, and fossils of Lucy, the ancestor of ape-man. Afterwards, we will visit the Ethnographic Museum. It is a small cultural museum displaying Ethiopian nationality, history and animal and plant resources, located in the University of Addis Ababa. In the afternoon, we are going to Holy Trinity Church and the largest open-air market in Africa, Merkcato. Accommodation: Radison Blue Hotel (5 stars)
Day 2: Drive to Arba Minch (7-8H, 500KM), Explore archaeological Site of Tiya on the way Bringing the box lunch, we will drive to Arba Minch. On the way about 80 kilometers from Addis Ababa, we would drop off to see the Stelae Field of Tiya, an archaeological site listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Arriving at Arba Minch at dusk, check in the lodge for a good rest. Meals: Breakfast, Box Lunch Accommodation: Paradise Lodge
Day 3: Visit the Dorze Village, Relaxing Boat Trip on Lake Chamo in the afternoon In the morning we will head to the breathtaking Dorze Village to appreciate the Wolayta Farmlands, lush green hills and valleys. The self-paid lunch is arranged at Arba Minch. In the afternoon we will paddle on Lake Chamo to watch the hippos and local waterbirds, and look for Africa's largest crocodile. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Haile Resort Hotel (4 stars)
Day 4: Transfer to Jinka (5h-6h, 270km), on the way visit the Konso Today we will drive to Jinka, passing by Konso, where we will get off the car to visit Konso Museum, Konso village compound and family tombs. They together is listed a UNESCO Cultural Heritage site. In the afternoon, we will drive through various tribal areas in the Omo Valley. If it's a Thursday, the trade day, we'll visit Key Afer bazaar, where villagers from different tribes trade here. We will arrive at Jinka at dusk. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Eco-Omo Lodge
Day 5: Game drive in Mago National Park, Encounter Mursi Tribe and Head to Turmi (160 km) In the morning we will drive about 2 hours to get to Mago National Park to look for the wild animals. Then drive to the Mursi Tribe to have a close look at the unique customs and lifestyle of the Mursi People. The women here, in their teenage years, penetrate the lower lip and put a plate inside. The larger the plate in their mouths, the greater the dowry when they get married. In the afternoon, we will drive to our hotel in Turmi, which will take about 3 hours. Turmi is the base for exploring the tribes in southern Omo Valley. The whole region of the southern Omo has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1980. Tips: When visiting the tribes, it is not suggested to give children money or gifts, which may cause chaos. If you want to take photos with tribesmen, you need to pay a fee and inform your tour guide in advance to arrange it for you. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Emerald Resort
Day 6: Full Day Excursion to Dimeka and nearby Hamer tribe In the morning we will go to Dimeka, a town near Turmi to visit the local market opened on Saturdays only, where the Hamer, Ari and Benna tribesmen trade goods. In the afternoon we will visit a nearby Hamer Village to observe their daily life. If you are lucky, in the evening you can watch young Hamer men and women perform a Moonshine dance, Evangadi. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Buska Lodge
Day 7: Driving South to Omorate, Visit the Dassanech Ethnic Group, Transfer back to Arba Minch After breakfast, we will drive to Omorate, 70 km away from Turmi, to visit the Dassanech Ethnic Group. The nomads are known for their decorations and the scarification on their bodies. We will take a dugout canoe crossing the river so you can watch the spectacular scenery on both sides of the Omo River. After the tour, we will return to Turmi for lunch. In the afternoon we will drive back to Arba Minch and arrive at the hotel at dusk. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Haile Resort Hotel (4 stars)
Day 8: Free Morning in Arba Minch, Fly 1H back to Addis Ababa to end the tour You can stroll around on your own in the morning. After having lunch, we will take the flight ET134 (13.35/14:30) back to Addis Ababa. Meals: Breakfast
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This trip can be tailored to match your dates and interests!

Tour Prices

2026 & 2027 Specials: 10% off - Book before Aug 31, 2026

Month	2-3 travelers	4-5 travelers
Sep - Feb	USD2889 USD2600	USD2139 USD1925
Mar - Aug	USD2719 USD2447	USD1989 USD1790
Currency Converter Prices are per person based on double occupancy. The prices in red reflect 10% discount. Above prices are not applied for Christmas, Epiphany and Axum Zion Maryam. If you are a group of 6 people or more, we will offer a more favorable price by your group size.

What's Included

Economy airfare of Arba Minch - Addis Ababa
Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
Service of English speaking guides per itinerary
Services of a private driver and air-conditioned vehicles
Entrance fees for mentioned sights visited
Boat fee on Lake Chamo
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
Bottled water is provided during the trip

What's Excluded

International airfare
Entry visa fee if applicable
Holiday peak season supplement
Gratuities

5-Day Weather Forecast of Major Destinations

Addis Ababa

Arba Minch

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