Jinka: 4-Day Omo Valley Tribes Tour with Accommodation 4 Days Omo Valley culture tour
ID: GYG822571-O-1308871
Category:
Country: Ethiopia
Duration:
4 days
Description
Immerse yourself in the ancient cultures of the Omo Valley tribes on a 4-day tour from Jinka. Visit the Mursi tribe, see the Hamar tribe, and explore the Karo village.
Embark on a 4-day private tour of the Omo Valley, and immerse yourself in the ancient cultures of the Omo Valley Tribes. Experience life with the Mursi tribe, famous for their women wearing lip plates. Attend the Bull Jumping of the Hamar tribe.
Day 1:
Fly from Addis Ababa to Jinka and continue on a 130 km drive to Turmi town via Jinka, Keyafer, Aldubba, and Dimeka towns. In the late afternoon, visit a Hamar tribe village and get a genuine experience with the Hamar people.
Day 2:
Drive 75 km south to Omo Rate town on an asphalt road to visit the Dassanech tribe who live by the Omo River. After having a genuine interaction with the Dassanech tribe, return to Turmi for lunch. You may visit the Hamar tribal market on market days.
Day 3:
Drive to Korcho village of the Kara (Karo) tribe. Meet with the Kara people in their village on the shore of the Omo River. The Kara or Karo is the least populous ethnic group in the Omo Valley region. They are famous for elaborate facial and body paintings. Return to Turmi for lunch and proceed to Jinka town.
Day 4:
Depart early on a 50 km drive to visit the Mursi tribe whose women wear a lip plate. The Mursi tribe is a nomadic agro-pastoral community that moves from place to place within their territory in search of fresh pasture and farming grounds.
After genuinely interacting with the Mursi people, head back to Jinka. Continue to Jinka Airport and fly to Addis Ababa in the afternoon.
Highlights
- Experience the unique culture of the Omo Valley tribes on a 4-day tour
- Visit the Mursi tribe, famous for the lip plates worn by the women
- See the Hamar tribe and attend the Bull Jumping Ceremony (optional)
- Explore the Karo village and get your face painted in the Karo style
- Enjoy the convenience of included accommodation and meals
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
A visit to the Omo Valley is a truly extraordinary adventure, where you’ll experience the great privilege of meeting with diverse tribal communities that have lived here for countless generations, almost entirely untouched by Western civilisation. Discover daily life on the Omo River, one of the most culturally diverse locations in the world and the most important waterway on the continent. Raw and authentic, this humbling experience represents the very essence of Africa.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
