4 Days Traverse Through the Omo Tribes
Joined 2025
Embark on a captivating four days journey through the Omo Valley, where you will immerse yourself in the rich traditions of its diverse and fascinating tribes. encounter the Arbore,Mursi,Hamar, Bana, Dasanech,Karo, and Nyghatom people each with unique cultural expressions-from intricate body scarifications and striking red ochre hair styles to beautifully adorned goatskin attire and elaborate beadwork. witness the artistry of body painting and the symbolic significance of their adornment etc..
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
Jinka Airport
- Jinka Airport shall be our meeting point attuned with your Flight from Addis Ababa(ADD)-Jinka(BCO). our team of driver/s and tour guide with our off-road 4*4 Toyota Landcruiser will be waiting at the parking lot to pick you up. Once we have loaded the luggage's your tour officially starts.
Day 1. Explore Arbore village
Day 1. Monday, Drive Jinka-Arbore -Turmi
On this day upon arrival at Jinka airport @ 08:55 you will meet up with your driver/s and Tour Guide who will be waiting for you at the parking lot. Having been introduced set forth to Arbore. The Arbore (meaning land of bulls are an ethnic group who occupy the Omo Valley southern arid lowlands, near Chew Bahir(salt sea). even though they are believed to be the descendants of the Konso ethnic group they have their own language and traditions.
1:20 PM Discover Hamar open-air market
Explore and absorb an authentic tribal open air-market of the nomadic Hamar. Learn about Hamar lady’s unique goat skin dresses and hair beautification styles, about their quite rare rituals, language, daily activities, means of economic wealth.
Overnight @ Emerald Lodge
Day 2. Explore Nyghatom and Karo tribes in the afternoon attend bull jumping ceremony
Day 2. Tuesday, Excursion to Karo (Korcho)-Nyghatom Villages
An early morning breakfast then drive to karo village, Korcho. Karo is the smallest Ethnic group within Omo valley and Ethiopia, who are well famous for their attention to appearance that’s Body-painting. a beautification of their faces and body with kneaded colored Ochre, white chalk and yellow mineral rocks. Without wasting time drive to Nyangatom Tribal village, kakuta. The Nyghatom are said to be descendants of the Toposa tribe in South Sudan. Here, we will have opportunities to learn about the tribespeople who live in a climatically challenging area of the Omo (very arid) The women wear numerous strands of beads, which they build upon during life. revert back to the vehicle. Cruise back to Turmi. If luck is on our side attend a late afternoon bull jumping ceremony. Overnight Emerald lodge/similar
Day 3. Dasanech and Aari tribes village Exploration
Day 3. Wednesday, Turmi-Omorate(Dasanech)-Jinka
In the morning after breakfast get in the car and dash away to Omorate. here explore one of the scattered villages of the Dasanech tribe by crossing the Omo River with an improvised flat bottomed wooden boat. After wrapping up our time with the Dasanech, revert back to Turmi, have lunch and get on the road and propel to Jinka. In the evening make a short excursion uphill to pay a visit to an Aari village while enjoying a rocky mountainous scenery. Overnight Hotel/similar
Day 4. Mursi tribe- keyafer open-air market fly Jinka-Addis Ababa
Day 4. Thursday, Drive Mago National Park (Mursi Village)-Keyafer-Jinka Flight-Addis Ababa
Wake up early in the morning, jump into your Landcruiser and get on the road for your excursion to Mago national park to visit the Mursi tribe within. Whose women are known for leap stretching with circular plates. Revert back to Jinka and get on the road for a 42km drive to Keyafer town. Here in Keyafer town, you will witness a fairly diverse open-air market dominated by Bana(bane), Aari, Tsemay tribes and traders, and merchants from Jinka other neighboring towns. Soon drive to Jinka enroute stop atop a hill by the playful masters of stilt walking Bana boys.in Jinka, transfer to the airport. board an afternoon flight to Addis Ababa.
END OF THE TOUR
Ending Point
Jinka airport where we met shall also be our end point. we will drop you at the Airport in time for your round flight to Addis Ababa.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
• Accommodation and Lodging(double and Twin beds)
• An AC equipped well maintained off road Toyota Landcruiser 76 series.
• Provision (Full-board-food and drinks-sealed bottled water per the allowance).
• Photography fee
• Driver’s fee
• Fuel
• Airport transfers
• All entrance fees (tribe’s village, tribal rituals and open-air tribal markets)
• Local guiding fees
• Escort professional guide fee
• Toilet paper and face wipers
• Any visa related fees
• Alcoholic beverages
• Any fees unrelated to services mentioned as per the program
• Personal gifts and tips
• Personal Invites and free meals
Tour Important Information
• Respecting local customs and traditions is essential. Always ask for permissions before taking photos of the tribespeople or while participating in cultural activities.
• Weather in the Omo Valley can be warm, and scorching at times, especially during middays as the angle of the sun is right above the head in the tropical regions. Our team will make sure you stay hydrated.
• This tour involves travel on rough roads and comparatively longer drives between destinations. A sense of adventure and flexibility is recommended.
• Accommodation and hotel services in the Omo Valley can be basic, with limited means. Be prepared for simple conditions and varying levels of comfort.
• In case of any flight delays or cancellation due to bad weather and different circumstances our team will assist and will do the very best to find other means, e.g. assist you with booking Accommodations.
• Ethiopian Airlines have weekly daily flights to most of the regional towns and cities which means you are most likely to find spot unless its fully booked.
WHAT TO BRING
• Passport and a copy of your e-visa document
• Light and breathable clothing suitable for warm weather
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Sunscreen and hat
• Sunglasses
• Reusable water bottle
• Camera with extra batteries and memory cards
• Personal medication and vaccination card
• Cash for tips and local purchases (ATMs are limited in the region)
• Note or journal to experience your travel experiences
• Rain jacket for unexpected rainy days
Important message from the supplier
My calendar is usually left open and I'm available the whole week unless I'm leading tours. but don't hesitate to reach out to discus anything related to travels and tours we can always find a way. I'm active and on the phone 24/7. please note that I only offer multi-day all-inclusive tour packages.
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
Joined 2025
About Tour Guide Casa D.
Greetings travelers, welcome onboard. I'm a certified young and passionate outdoor enthusiast who had been sponsored and fostered by a kind-hearted Dutch man from the Netherlands. I was still a teenager when I was taken to the capital city, Addis Ababa alongside my little brother to receive a better education. I'm originally from a small town in the omo valley called Keyafer. on that blessed day I was running after other tourists to sell small souvenirs when I was called by an English-speaking local guide from the area standing with my little brother and a tall descent looking white man in In front of a hotel room. At first, I was hesitant but then I slowly approached them. What followed after was an astonishing history. But here I'm, finished high school, went to a vocational training college to earn a diploma. where I attended special courses for tour service, tour guiding, tour operation, and management I then followed it with a Bachelor’s degree at a university to major in the field of Tourism and hotel management. I'm a responsible, caring, and friendly young man who takes his profession seriously and works hard to give his clients a memorable tour service worthy of their money. I also presume having lived with a Westerner smoothens my relationship with my clients and gives me the bragging right of understanding various cultures and backgrounds of my clients.
$1,800/ per person
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