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Itinerary
Itinerary
Here’s a day-by-day plan. It assumes mostly road travel, with optional domestic flights if desired to shorten long drives.
| Day | From → To | Activities / What you will see / Overnight |
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| Day 1 | Addis Ababa → Hawassa / drive south via Butajira | Depart Addis early. Stop at Tiya (UNESCO World Heritage stele field), Adadi Maryam (rock-hewn church), Melka Kunture (prehistoric tool-making site). Arrive in Hawassa (Awassa) in the evening. Overnight in Hawassa. |
| Day 2 | Hawassa → Dorze → Arba Minch / Dorze area | Morning visit to Fish market on Lake Awassa. Then up into the highlands to visit the Dorze people: their beehive-shaped houses, weaving, culture. Continue to Arba Minch area for overnight. |
| Day 3 | Arba Minch → Turmi via stops | Boat trip on Lake Chamo (hippos, crocodiles). Proceed south through countryside, visiting Weyto, Erbore villages, arriving at Turmi. Overnight in Turmi. |
| Day 4 | Turmi → Dassanech (Omorate) → Turmi | Day trip to Omorate to meet Dassanech tribe (crossing Omo River, local canoe, village visit). Return to Turmi; attend Hamer tribal evening dance or ceremony if available. Overnight Turmi. |
| Day 5 | Turmi → Kara / Karo tribe → Jinka (via markets) | Visit Kara/Karo villages (face/body painting, riverside homes). Possible market day at Dimeka or Key Afer depending on schedule. Drive on to Jinka. Overnight in Jinka. |
| Day 6 | Jinka & surrounding (Mursi / Ari) | Morning visit Mursi tribe (lip plates etc.), possibly trek to local Ari villages, visit South Omo Research Center Museum. Overnight in Jinka. |
| Day 7 | Jinka → Konso → Arba Minch → Dorze or Arba Minch | Leave Jinka heading north via Konso (UNESCO terraced landscape, Waka statues, ancestral graves), then back to Arba Minch area. Overnight in Arba Minch or Dorze depending on flow. |
| Day 8 | Arba Minch → Addis Ababa | Early morning boat ride or nature walk (e.g. in Nechisar, lake shore). Then drive or fly back to Addis. Farewell dinner in Addis. End of tour. |
Price Estimate
Prices vary depending on number of travelers, lodgings (luxury vs mid-range vs basic), transportation choices (road vs internal flights), season, and whether private or group tour.
Here are some benchmarks from comparable offers:
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Many 8-day Omo Valley tours are priced between USD 1,500 and USD 2,500 per person for mid-range, including lodgings, transport, meals. E.g. Tibebu Ethiopia Tours offers ~$2,290. tibebuethiopiatour.com
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Some simpler package / group options are around USD 1,900. LocalAdventures
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More upscale ones (luxury lodges, flights) may go to USD 3,000+ per person. LocalAdventures+1
Sample Price for Temu Tour Ethiopia (Mid-range, private small group, 2-4 persons):
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Estimated cost per person: USD 2,200 – 2,500
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If using internal flights to reduce road travel, add another USD 200-400 depending on routes.
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Single-supplement (if not sharing room): + approx 15-30% extra depending on lodging.
In local currency (Ethiopian Birr), depending on exchange rate, you’d convert accordingly and possibly adjust for local costs (fuel, guide fees, permits).
What the Price Should Include / Exclude
To avoid surprises, here is a suggested list for what Temu Tour Ethiopia should include, and what typically is excluded. You may tailor.
Inclusions
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All ground transportation in private comfortable 4WD (or suitable vehicle) with fuel.
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Accommodation for 7 nights (mix of lodges, camps, traditional huts depending on area).
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Meals: All breakfasts + most lunches and dinners as per itinerary.
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Entrance / admission / village-visit fees (tribes, national parks, museums) as per itinerary.
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Local guides (English speaking), including specialist tribal guides where needed.
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Boat trips (e.g. Lake Chamo, river crossings) as per itinerary.
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Drinking water (bottled or filtered) during travel.
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Basic taxes and administrative fees.
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Domestic flights if included in your version, with airport transfers.
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Assistance / permits needed for remote tribal village visits.
Exclusions
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International airfare to/from Ethiopia.
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Visa fees.
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Travel insurance.
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Personal expenses (tips, laundry, phone, extra snacks).
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Alcoholic drinks unless specified.
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Optional extensions or side-trips not in the main itinerary.
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Single room supplement if you travel alone or request a private room.
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Camera fees / permit fees in specific areas beyond normal entrance (if required by some tribes).
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Any unexpected costs from delays, road conditions, weather etc.
