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4-Day Omo Valley Tribes Tour From Jinka

Highlights
Car Tour (driver & guide)
Jinka Tour Guide - Bereket tadesse D.

Joined 2024

Bereket tadesse D.
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
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Jinka
English
4 days
Private tour (only you and Bereket tadesse D.)
Up to 3 people

This tour is ideal for those with limited time who want to efficiently experience the tribal cultures of the Omo Valley. This Omo valley tribes short stay tour will take you to 7 different unique tribes of the region; Such as Hamer, Bena, Nyangatom, Kara, Dassanech, Ari and Mursi tribes.

Itinerary

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12:30 PM

Meeting Point

Jinka Air

- Depending on the clients interest possible to pick up clients directly upon their arrival from jinka AirPort either from hotel.

Day 1: Fly Addis Ababa- Jinka/ (BCO)-Drive to Turmi(128km, 2:40hours)

Pick you up in Jinka at the airport up on your arrival ,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.

08:30 AM

Day 2: Drive Turmi- Nyangatom (Bume)Village -Karo(Kara) Village-Turmi (160km, 3hours)

Day 2: Drive Turmi- Nyangatom (Bume)Village -Karo(Kara) Village-Turmi (160km, 3hours)


In the morning drive to Nyangatom/Bume Village -The Nyangatom people live on the western side of the Omo River, their homeland stretches into South Sudan. The elders of both sexes wear a lower lip plug the men's made from ivory and the women's from copper. Young girls wear a dress made from goat- or sheepskin with unique decoration made from nails. After visiting this Tribe's village for as much time you need then we would be making an excursion journey to Korcho villages of the Karo tribe, which are renowned for their exquisite body painting and decorative body scarification. After visiting this village for as long as you need, we then drive back to Turmi.


Overnight In Buska Lodge.

08:30 AM

Day 3: Drive Turmi- Omo rate (Dassanech Tribe)- Turmi- Jinka (278km, 4:30hours)

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 after 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.

08:30 AM

Day 4: Drive Jinka- Mursi Village - Fly Back to Addis Ababa (100km, 2hours)

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

What‘s included

* 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

What‘s not included

* International & domestic airfare


* 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


* We can book your domestic flights upon your request with up to 50% discount fare


* The bull jumping ceremony costs $25 per person, It is not always available and can’t be arranged for tourists.


* 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
Jinka Tour Guide - Bereket tadesse D.

Joined 2024

Bereket tadesse D.
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
Identity Verified
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About Tour Guide Bereket tadesse D.

My name is Bereket, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to connect with you. As your authentic and unique gateway to the uninterrupted daily life of my people, I aim to offer tailor-made, responsible, and genuine travel experiences for both individuals and groups.


Born and raised in the heart of the Omo Valley, Jinka, I have a deep respect for Ethiopia's diverse ethnicities, its rich culture, and its stunning landscapes. The Omo Valley is renowned for its cultural attractions, and I have dedicated my life to sharing this beauty with others.


From a young age, I was passionate about becoming a tour guide, inspired by the senior guides in my area. With a strong desire to pursue my dreams, I worked diligently to earn my professional tour guiding license after moving to the capital, Addis Ababa, due to the lack of educational opportunities in my hometown. I graduated from Lion Ethiopia Tourism and Hotel College, earning my tour guide certification on April 12, 2020, and my Tour Operation Supervision certification on August 6, 2021.


Since then, I have been fortunate to work as a tour guide, exploring the magical destinations throughout Ethiopia. My extensive experience and knowledge allow me to create incredible itineraries that cater to your adventurous spirit.


I genuinely look forward to hosting you on your Ethiopian journey and promise to do my utmost to ensure a remarkable experience.


Reviews

An unforgettable experience from an excellent guide

Our six-night trip to the tribes of the Omo Valley was absolutely superb, exceeding our expectations, and we’d recommend Bereket as your guide without any hesitation. We had stressed to him our priority was not to feel that we were in any way exploiting the villagers, and he more than delivered on this. Each visit felt very balanced and authentic. Bereket stands out from other guides for a number of reasons: he speaks several of the tribal dialects and has excellent local guide contacts where these are required by the tribes. He is well-known everywhere you’ll be visiting – he was greeted with real warmth by the villagers, which is therefore extended to you. His logistics were excellent – there’s some very long days, but he built in breaks, and we always stayed in the best possible place in the area. A shout out too to Yetu his driver – very careful behind the wheel, and very friendly. All-in-all, a great tour – and Bereket can arrange translators for any language too.

Fin M.

Bereket tadesse D.

Dear Fin and Clare, Thank you so much for your wonderful and thoughtful review. It was a real pleasure having you both with us on your six-night journey through the Omo Valley. I especially appreciate your trust in us to make the experience respectful, authentic, and meaningful. Your wish to visit the communities without feeling that you were exploiting the villagers was very important to me, and I’m delighted to hear that the visits felt balanced and genuine. It was a pleasure sharing the Omo Valley with you both and introducing you to the communities, cultures, and people I know so well. I’m also very happy that the local connections, cultural knowledge, logistics, and accommodations helped make your journey a memorable one. Thank you as well for your kind words about Yetu. I’ll make sure he knows how much you appreciated his careful driving and friendly company. Thank you again, Fin and Clare, for choosing me as your guide and for recommending me so warmly. It was a pleasure meeting you both, and I hope to welcome you back to Ethiopia one day. Warm regards, Bereket

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