Explore the Untouched Beauty of Ethiopia’s Tribal Southwest – 10-Day Cultural Adventure

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey deep into Ethiopia’s remote southwest, where tradition, ritual, and natural beauty remain untouched by time. This 10-day cultural expedition takes you through the highlands of Jimma to the heart of Suri territory near Kibish, offering an immersive experience among one of the most fascinating and visually striking tribes in Africa.

Witness the raw rituals of daily life—from traditional body scarification to cow bleeding ceremonies—and capture powerful moments through your lens. With scenic drives, tribal interactions, and unforgettable campsites along the Kibish River, this tour is tailor-made for adventurous travelers, cultural enthusiasts, and photographers seeking authenticity in every frame.

Day 1:– morning Arrive at Addis ababa bole international airpot same day Fly from Addis Ababa to Jimma lunch at Jimma town and 6hours drive to Mizan teferi our final destination will be Mizan Teferi. Overnight Salayish Hotel

Day 2:– morning after coming breakfast off from Mizan teferi to Kibsh We will be expecting to arrive before the sunset so we get the chnace to vist one of the suri village and do some photo shoot over night at the campsite Near kibsh River (camping ). Tenakoro Camp site.

Day 3:– before breakfast we will go to one of cattel comp near our camp and visit the tribe daily life , you will also see the cow bleeding ritual and Suri Shepard drinking fresh blood from a cow after ward back in the camp we will check if there is any available stick fight ceremony if not in the afternoon more photoshoot (camping )

Day 4:– Morning we leave our camping at the suri and today we will have full day long drive to the nagngatom tribe through omo national park our final destination will be At the Negngatom tribe village (Camping in Kakuta village).

Day 5:- Early morning we go to the village before the villagers moved to their farm and cattle camp we do take morning tradtional coffee ceremony and photo shoot with the villagers afterwards back to compsits breakfast as the place is very hot we will leave before the sun get harder and drive to main town to kangaten for the day our final destination will be kara tribe village at the kara tribe we will be abel to vist the tribe and sunset photo shoot late when they get back to  home from farm and fild vist the village learn about the tribe over night at our camp 

Day 6:- moring after or before breakfast we will do one more photo shots walk around the tribe and learn more things more photoshoot for the day our final destination will be Turmi (hamer) back to modern life wifi and hot shower late in the afternoon vist the hamer tribe village or market depend on the day learn about the tribe and will see if there is any cultural activity (bull jumping ). Overnight Buska lodge.

Day 7:- Early morning Drive from the Turmi to the dasench tribe near kenya border this day we will be visiting the dasench tribe afterward back to Turmi overnight Turmi and one more hamer tribe photo shot

Day 8:- Early morning Drive from turmi to the Elbore tribe the tribe is well known by their beautiful body painting, woman’s are good looking and they share land with the oromo people, after enough visit with Arbore we will continue driving via wayto to Jinka, on our way we will stop at bana tribes village to see their daily life, if today is Thursday we’ll visit colorful tribes market, overnight NASA pension Jinka.

Day 9:- morning after breakfast we’ll drive to Mursi via Mago national park to see Mursi tribe famously known for their lip plate culture, after having enough time visiting and learning their culture we will drive back Jinka, after lunch we’ll visit ethnographic museum in jinka and let afternoon visit Ari tribe and overnight Jinka. NASA pension.

Day 10:– morning after breakfast drive to Arbaminch visit Lake champ African big crocodiles (Nile crocodile) ,hippos and bird species, overnight 40 spring Hotel Arbaminch,

Day 10 – morning after breakfast we will drive 30km to Dorse haizo village, Dorse tribe are famously known for their elephant shaped houses, cotton waving and hip dancing, after enough time visiting we will drive back to Arbaminch and have lunch together and drop you to Arbaminch airport for return flight back to Addis Abeba, therefore the trip ends!

Package price 1 person $2200 for 9 nights and 10 days