3 Days Omo Valley Tribal Tour

Jinka, Ethiopia
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This is a 3 days tour to Omo valley tribal tour. On this tour you will visit the major Omo valley tribes and experience the last wilderness of Ethiopia.
Among others you will visit the following tribes:
The Mursi
The Hamar
The Karo
The Nyangatom,
The Dasenech tribes and many more

In addition, you will also visit the most colorful tribal market and tribal rites of passage such as Bull jumping if available during your visit.

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Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Jinka to Turmi

Stop At: Mursi Village, Konso Ethiopia
Morning pickup from Jinka airport or any location in Jinka town, then drive through Mago National Park to the village of Mursi tribes. The Mursi women are well known for wearing large circle disk plate in their lower lip which is considered as a sign of beauty. And the Mursi men are known by a rites of passage called Donga. Donga is stick fighting game practiced by Mursi men, an event where the girls look for a hero fighters (future husband).
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Key Afer, Key Afer, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region
Then drive to Turmi town, the main land of Hamar tribes. On the way visit colorful tribal market in Key Afer, Alduba and Dimeka villages if the day you are visiting is Thursday, Tuesday or Saturday respectively.
Overnight in Emerald Lodge in Turmi town.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Emerald Lodge or similar

Day 2: Excursion to the village of Karo and Nyangatom tribes

Stop At: Omo National Park and River, Jinka 2222 Ethiopia
Morning after breakfast, take excursion to the village of Karo tribes. The Karo tribes are one of the smallest tribes Omo valley in terms of population. And well known for their body painting and decoration, often known as the masters of body painting.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Omo National Park and River, Jinka 2222 Ethiopia
Then visit Nyangatom tribes, the Nyangatom are one of Omo valley tribes living in an area bordering Kenya South Sudan and Ethiopia. They are semi nomadic tribes. After visiting Nyangatom tribes, drive back to Turmi for lunch break.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Turmi, Turmi, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region
In the late afternoon visit Hamar tribes, one of the friendly tribes of Omo valley. They are well known for a rites of passage called Bull jumping. It is an obligatory rites of passage for any Hamar man to be able to get married. No Hamar man is allowed to marry before accomplishing this rites of passage. Bull jumping is a seasonal ceremony and you will visit only if available the time you are visiting the area. Overnight in Emerald Lodge in Turmi.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Emerald Lodge or similar

Day 3: Turmi to Jinka

Stop At: Dasenech Village, Omorate Dasenech, Turmi 1000 Ethiopia
In the morning excursion to Dasenech tribes. The Dasenech live along the shores of the mighty Omo river. They are semi nomadic tribes and the largest tribes of Omo valley. They are well known for their unique traditional dances.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Jinka, Jinka, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region
After visiting Dasenech tribes drive back to Turmi and continue driving to Jinka. On the way visit any available tribal markets in case you missed in the past days. Overnight in Nasa Pension in Jinka.
End of the tour.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Nasa Pension or similar

Inclusions

  • Private transportation
  • 3 nights accommodation with breakfast
  • Professional guide
  • Admission fees
  • Accommodation included: 3 nights
  • Entry/Admission - Mursi Village
  • Entry/Admission - Dasenech Village
  • Entry/Admission - Omo National Park and River

Exclusions

  • Visa fee
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Lunch and Dinner
  • Gratuities
  • Air ticket

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Minimum drinking age is 21 years
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

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Cancellation

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