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3 Days Omo Valley Tribes Tour From Jinka
Meet some of the Omo valley tribes for very short time and create memories that will last a lifetime in Omo valley! Begin with a transfer to Turmi, visiting vibrant markets and Hamar tribe villages. Witness the Dassanech tribe’s daily life in Omorate, and enjoy the Ari tribe’s hospitality in Jinka. Conclude with a visit to the Mursi tribe before returning to Addis Ababa.
Meeting Point
Jinka Airport
- We pick up clients from jinka airport upon arrival
Day 1: Fly Addis Ababa- Jinka/ (BCO)-Drive to Turmi
Upon arrival pick you up in Jinka Airport with a good condition 4WD with a built in modern AC systems as well as charging facilities, Then we drive directly to the Hammer tribes small town of Turmi. Depending on the clients traveling dates clients may attend the most colorful tribal market of the Bena or Hamar tribal market
at the available day on the way down to turmi On (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday).
In the late afternoon you will visit deep communal village of Hammer tribes late afternoon local life and then drive back to turmi town.
Overnight in Buska Lodge.
Day 2: Drive Turmi- Omo rate (Dassanech Tribe)- Turmi- Jinka
Today is an early start! Early in the morning, drive to the border town of Omorate, which is home to the Dassanach tribe, who are thought to have Bantu descendants. Crossing the newly constructed Omo River bridge and heading to a little-known dassanch pastorilist community, hoping to arrive before the sun rises, before the cattle leave their barn to capture the incredible natural and human atmosphere, would then photograph children feeding and playing, women milking, cooking by fire, grinding corn meal, and men with their flock. After visiting this Tribe’s village for as much time you need, then we drive back to jinka through Turmi drop you at your hotel and then freshen up in the afternoon we will take you for the Ari tribe’s village, who are settled on the Plateau lands surrounding the lower Omo Valley zonal Administrative town of Jinka. Then visit the village life of these societies from door to door by trekking. You will love meeting them in the middle of their daily life activities and interact with them by watching how they are very hospitable to welcome you to their communal village compound to have a coffee. After this activity we drive back to town.
Overnight in Nasa pension.
Day 3: Drive Jinka- Mursi Village - Fly Back to Addis Ababa
Today our journey begins early in the morning after breakfast with an excursion to the scenic Mago national park, where the Mursi tribes reside. These tribal society is well known for putting Clay made circular ear and lip plates as well as body painting art and scarification done to mark several meaningful messages within the tribe as well as inter- tribal silent communication when they come across each other. After this visit we will drive back to Jinka for your flight back to Addis.
Ending Point
Jinka Airport
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Inclusions & Exclusions
* Transportation: Excellent Condition 4WD Toyota Land Cruiser or Nissan Patrol with driver and fuel including airport transfers.
* All accommodation at lodges and hotels.
* Meal plan full board:(Breakfast , Lunch and Dinner)
* All entrances fees for all sites and parks mentioned in the itinerary.
* Accompanied Tour Guide for the whole route & Local tour guide at each place
* Fees for photos and videos
* International & domestic flights
* visa fees
* Activities not mentioned or stated as optional in the itinerary
* Ceremonial Events; Bull Jumping ceremony, Evangadi dancing, etc.
* Other personal expenses, souvenirs, tips and gratuities, etc.
Tour Important Information
* Please apply for your E visa at least a week in advance, it will take 3 working days or more. There is no Visa on arrival at the moment.
* There are 5 weekly flights from Addis – Jinka – Addis (ADD – BCO – ADD). There is no flight on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Check local flight schedule
* The Omo Valley is Malaria endemic region, visitors are recommended to take antimalarial medicines such as Malarone or Mefloquine. Please use mosquito repellant cream or spray if you don’t want to take the prophylaxis medication.
* We can book your domestic flights upon your request
* The bull jumping ceremony costs $30 per person and It is not always available and can’t be arranged for tourists.
* This is a private package, you will not be joined by others. You will have your private 4WD,guide and local guides.
* Packing list for your Omo Valley Tour: Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, shorts, lite clothes, sandal, mosquito repellent, power bank, head light or torch.
* Gifts to bring as a gift to the tribal people includes: Razer blade, antibiotic ointments, fishing hooks with 30 – 50 kg silicon road, soap, small mirror etc..
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
