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4 Days Omo Valley Tribes Tour From Jinka
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
* 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 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
