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Jinka Resort

Omo Valley

10 Rooms

From $30 per person/night

A simple but colourful lodge in Ethiopia's culturally rich south.

The Lower Omo Valley is home to eight distinct groups of people who each carve out a simple, rural existence amid a beautiful but brutal landscape. Sadly, their way of life is increasingly threatened by development, one being the construction of a hydroelectric dam that is slowly destroying the habitat. Meanwhile, these ancient people maintain their distinct languages, dress and customs. Jinka lies en route to the area, and travellers usually overnight in the town. Jinka Resort, with its green grounds a short distance from the town centre, is the smartest rest option available.

Emerald Resort

Omo Valley

84 Rooms

From $90 per person/night

A large hotel from which to enjoy the awe and grandeur of Ethiopia's dynamic south.

Lying 850 kilometres south of Addis, Emerald Resort straddles a hilltop between two of Ethiopia's Rift Valley lakes, Abaya and Chamo, and overlooks the dense forest of Netch Sar National Park. Perfectly placed for excursions into the area, it's also the gateway to the remote southern villages and ancient cultures of the otherworldly Omo Valley. This is an area of exceptional natural beauty, and the resort has been designed to take advantage of it all. Surrounded by lush gardens and equipped with every luxury you might need, Emerald offers smart service, accommodation you'll enjoy, and some exciting attractions.

Paradise Lodge Ethiopia

Omo Valley

50 Rooms

From $80 per person/night

Low-key but charming lodge in southern Ethiopia, with spectacular forest views

Not too long ago, 30 per cent of Ethiopia was covered in forest. Now, when Google-viewed from above, few patches remain – in fact just five per cent. One pristine section on the outskirts of Arba Minch is the setting for Paradise Lodge, a charming hilltop property overlooking lakes Abaya and Chamo. Bordering wildlife-rich Nechisar (or Nech-Sar) National Park, the lodge takes its environmental and social roles seriously, and local materials dominate the construction. Charming bamboo-thatched huts built in the traditional Gamo style are low-key, yet more than simply comfortable, and their once-deforested surroundings are again largely covered in trees.

Eco-Omo Safari Lodge

Omo Valley

20 Rooms

From $140 per person/night

Simple comfort en route to Ethiopia's famously remote Omo Valley.

Ethiopia's southwestern corner is one of the last outposts of traditional life. Here, in the Omo Valley, eight ethnic tribes reside, including the Mursi, Hamar and Karo people – 200,000 in all. They face a tough future, one that is threatened by developments such as river damming. Eco-Omo Safari Lodge sits in Omo's heart, on the eastern edge of Mago National Park in the clamorous and colourful town of Jinka. Adventurous, open-minded travellers interested in the plight of indigenous people and keen to understand their way of life should seek out this dusty, barely trickling backwater before it's too late.

Turmi Lodge

Omo Valley

34 Rooms

Turmi lodge, which is located at the heart of Hamer People is a wonderful place to stay and enjoy your visit. The surrounding beautiful scenery and the green vegetation in the compound will add a fresh touch for your travel. The Lodge has 34 Furnished rooms each with beautiful bathrooms, or if your plan is the spend the night under the clear sky in the wilderness, Turmi provides tents as well. The restaurant is decorated with traditional crafts, making for an atmospheric setting. Enjoy browsing through the large Monday market where you'll find vegetables, spices, butter and milk, as well as traditional items like incised calabashes, head stools and metal arm bracelets. Turmi is also a handy base from which to arrange day trips to Omorate.

Forty Springs Hotel

Omo Valley

22 Rooms

The hotel is named after the Springs in appreciation of the role they play in the life of the town. It is intended that the hotel will be a place of refreshment for visitors and local people. Forty Springs combines traditional and modern features. The 20 bedrooms are done in a contemporary style and there are two hotel apartments for longer staying visitors. There is a traditional style building featuring a Konso grass roof which covers the reception, lounge and restaurant area, including an inside bar. Guests can enjoy their food and drink while sitting in the open air due to the pleasant climate in Arba Minch, for most of the year.

Delta Tented Camp

Omo Valley

Delta Mobile Tented Camp is set up at the banks of the Omo River, not far from the Dassanach village. The tents that are set up are big (Meru style) A-frames with two beds, a private shower (cold and hot), and a long drop toilet. There is a good kitchen with a top chef and a well-catered dining room. An appetising European menu is provided, and meals are served within an open-sided tent providing shade. The Dassenach tribe is famous for their distinctive jewelry, which is crafted from unique materials such as old digital watches and metal bottle caps. During your stay here, you will have the opportunity to visit the Dassenach and El Molo tribes, including the renowned crocodile hunter. If time allows and the opportunity arises, guests may also witness the Dimi ritual ceremony. The Dimi is the most celebrated event among the Dassenach, where men bless their daughters to promote fertility and ensure good marriages.

Mora Heights Hotel

Omo Valley

Mora Heights Hotel offers you a comfortable and relaxing stay in the city of Arba Minch. The hotel is situated ontop of a hill that overlooks magnificent views of the southern rift valley lakes of Abaya as well as the Egzer Dildiy.

Kanta Lodge

Omo Valley

Kanta Lodge is a comfortable new lodge in Konso. Staff are friendly, the rooms are comfortable and the views from the restaurant and terrace magnificent.

Paradise Lodge Turmi

Omo Valley

From $90 per person/night

Paradise Lodge in Turmi are for those who seek an authentic and inspirational experience, while enjoying true Ethiopian hospitality: Travel Ethiopia in style and experience the local cuisine, indigenous culture and spectacular landscapes. The Paradise Lodge Trumi is located just outside the town of Turmi, in a village called Kanya, located in the Debub Omo Zon, with an elevation of 925 meters above sea level. Turmi is a historic central market hub for the Omo Valley’s indigenous people especially frequented by the Hamer, Ari and Bena who not only trade goods, but use the weekly market as an opportunity to socialize and catch up on the local news and gossip.

Lale's Camp

Omo Valley

7 Rooms

From $1.3K per person/night

The only one of its kind, Lale’s Camp is located in the Omo Valley, on the eastern banks of the Omo River. The camp comes with a mess area and a maximum of seven sleeping tents. It also serves as an excellent base for day and overnight trips. The food is hearty fare, with cooked breakfasts, picnics and three-course dinners, while the service is lovely. A first-class piece of adventure accommodation, Lale's Camp links traditional destinations with areas rarely visited. Lale's Camp opens up corners of the country in comfort and in style.

Haile Resort Arba Minch

Omo Valley

From $120 per person/night

Arba Minch means "forty springs" in Amharic, and the name gives you the gist — this is a town built on water. It sits on a ridge above two of Ethiopia's great Rift Valley lakes, Abaya and Chamo, with Nechisar National Park stretching between them on a grassy plain locals call God's Bridge. Chamo has one of the densest Nile crocodile populations in Africa; you can see them sunning themselves at the Crocodile Market, a stretch of shoreline where they gather in numbers that take a moment to process. Up in the hills behind town, the Dorze people weave cotton and grow enset in villages built around tall, beehive-shaped bamboo houses. Arba Minch is also the jumping-off point for the Omo Valley and Konso further south, which makes it a natural stopover on any southern Ethiopia itinerary.

Mursi Fly Camp

Omo Valley

Set and struck at the drop of a hat, an all-canvas affair, and accessed by boat and foot, Mursi Mountains Fly Camp consists of a mess area and sleeping tents. A gazebo-type set up, the shared area includes includes a dining area and seating. The earth underfoot is soft and the climate warm, even in evenings, so guests can walk around bare foot. Please note there is access to minimal electricity at the camp and no Wi-Fi. Respecting the privacy of the Mursi, photography is limited to arrangements made between host and guide.

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