Please note, everything in this tour package is fully customisable! Bemnet Tours do NOT offer lock-in group tours - each tour is personalised to you and your travel companions. Our objective is to give you an authentic experience in the Omo Valley, teach you about our culture and history, and to encourage you to teach the world about the beauty of our people. Tell us what you want to do and what your ideal budget is, and we will customise the trip for you. You are welcome to request changes and amendments!

Duration & Cost

For all Omo Valley Tours, we recommend:

RECOMMENDED: 7-day tour Sufficient time to visit each of the Tribes of the unique Omo Valley. 

OPTIMAL: 10-day tour Ideal for any adventurer who would like to have some rest days and travel at a comfortable pace! 

BARE MINIMUM: 4-day tour Absolute minimum duration - you will only get to visit a couple of villages and won't have much time to experience the Omo Valley, and we can guarantee you will leave with the need to return. But this is the minimum "taster" amount of time for a time-poor traveller. 

Accommodation

For the "Comfort Adventurer Tours", you will generally be staying in budget local accomodations (generally USD$10-20 per night more expensive than camping). There is also the option to stay at the premium hotels of the Omo Valley, but these will increase the price of your trip significantly. 

Budget local accommodations generally offer a room with a double bed, mosquito net, private toilet, and a shower. The water in the showers is often cold though and we cannot guarantee hot water as this will depend on whether the owners of the accommodation have fuel to run in their generators. 

These are beautiful hotels with comfortable mattresses, running warm water, fresh organic food, and stunning views. There are cheaper options within these hotels, such as deluxe camping tents, particularly when we get deeper into the Omo Valley. 

Let us know what your "must-haves" are. Do you want mattresses of a certain quality, do you need hot water, do you want a room with a view? Let us know what is essential to you, and we'll present you with the options for hotels and help you tailor the perfect tour for you. 

Food 

You will be eating at a range of local restaurants - whilst some may have western style options (i.e. bread, egg, and avocado), many will offer primarily traditional meals, including injera (ethiopian sour bread), tibs (goat meat), shiro (chickpea stew), misir wot (lentils), kik wot (split peas), and cabbage. 

If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know before you travel so that we can plan and accommodate for you. 

Is This The Tour Option For You?

Questions that you should ask yourself are: 

• What does comfort look like to you? 

• Are you happy being in a 4x4 landcruiser? Would you be more comfortable in a deluxe package with a landcruiser V8? Or would you rather get dirty and dusty on a motorbike with our budget backpacker package?

• How much do warm showers matter to you? Budget hotels will have cold water showers, but hot water cannot be guaranteed. 

• What kind of cuisine do you enjoy? Are you comfortable eating local Ethiopian food, or eating with your hands? At local restaurants, the menu is often limited and based on availability. If having a range of food options is a priority to you, you may want to consider staying at the deluxe hotels. 

• How can we ensure that you are comfortable and enjoy your trip? Let us know what your "must-haves" are, so we can tailor the perfect adventure for you!

Itinerary Options