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The Omo River Valley in southern Ethiopia is undoubtedly one of the most unique regions in the world. Within this small geographic area reside at least 30 distinct ethno-linguistic groups, whose lifestyles, until very recently, did not vary much from those of their ancestors. Elaborate body painting, scarification, women with clay lip plates, elaborate headdresses of clay and feathers help distinguish one tribe from one another. This part of Ethiopia, extending into northern Kenya, is incredible for both its cultural diversity and the isolation of its inhabitants for centuries past.
As influences from the outside world inevitably encroach on this fascinating land, the people of the Omo Valley will face many challenges regarding their culture and way of life.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
any other places that are requested by our clients Hotel pickup offered During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels. Airport pickup offered During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports. we will write your name and show you at the passenger exit we will pick you up at Nasa hotel Jinka or Jinka airport and we will drop you at starting place or meeting point
any other places that are requested by our clients Hotel pickup offered During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels. Airport pickup offered During checkout you will be able to select from the list of airports. we will write your name and show you at exit
Itinerary
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1Turmi
Your guide will welcome you at Jinka (Baco) Airport and start a 130 km (2 hours) drive to Turmi town where the Hamar tribe resides in nearby villages. If it is a market day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday), you will visit a tribal market either in Jinka, Kako, Keyafer, Alduba, or Turmi town. In the late afternoon, you will visit a Hamar tribal village and get an authentic immersion experience with the Hamar tribe. You may also see the Bull Jumping Ceremony of the Hamar (optional) or the Evangadi Dancing Ceremony (Optional). Overnight: Paradise Lodge Turmi
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Turmi
Drive 65 km (1 hour) west to visit the Kara (Karo) people who live by the Omo River and experience their culture and lifestyle. The Karo (Kara) tribe is the smallest ethnic group in Omo Valley. They are famous for elaborate body and face paintings. You can get your face or body painted like the Karo way of beautification. You will return to Turmi for lunch, you may attend a tribal market on a market day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday). You may also see the Bull Jumping Ceremony of the Hamar (optional) or the Evangadi Dancing Ceremony (Optional). Overnight: Paradise Lodge Turmi
7 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Jinka
After breakfast, depart around 8:30 am on a 72 km (1 hour) drive to Omo Rate town to genuinely experience the culture and way of life of the Dassanech tribe. It is the last town near the Kenyan border, you will go to the immigration post before heading to the Dassanech village. You will cross the Omo River by a dugout canoe and walk for about 10 minutes to get to the village. Return to Turmi for lunch, you may attend a tribal market on a market day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday). You may also see the Bull Jumping Ceremony (optional). Finally, continue to Jinka to spend the night at the Eco-Omo Lodge. Overnight: Eco-Omo Lodge Jinka (from the new building rooms)
7 hours • Admission ticket free -
4Konso
Visit the famous Mursi tribe by driving 50 km crossing the Mago National Park. Meet with the Mursi people whose women wear lip plates. After interacting genuinely with the Mursi, you will return to Jinka and continue driving 150 km to Konso, and visit the Konso village. Overnight: Kanta Lodge Konso
8 hours • Admission ticket free -
5Arba Minch
On this day, you will continue on a 130 km drive to visit the Dorze people who live on Guge Mountain at an altitude of 2400m. The Dorze people are famous for handicrafts such as weaving and pottery. You will experience the preparation of Kocho, local food from the false banana plant (Enset). After lunch, you will go to Arba Minch Airport for the afternoon flight to Addis Ababa.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
6Arba Minch
After breakfast at 8 am you will be picked up at your hotel to go chamo lake to see crocodile ,fish market and hang around by boat for few hours then drive back to Areba minch for walk and see the cities before taking the plan to Addis ,then after lunch at 1:30 pm you will be transfer to Arba minch airport to take your flight Adiis
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Jinka - Turmi
Turmi - Karo - Turmi
Turmi - Omo Rate - Jinka
Jinka - Mursi - Konso
Konso - Dorze - Arba Minch
Arba Minch-Addis Ababa
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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