4 Days Omo Valley Tribes Off the Beaten Path Tour

This 4 days program will introduce you to some of the most amazing people on the planet; Led by Bereket Tadesse who is among from the 16 different tribes of the omo valley; born and raised in the heart of Omo Jinka City.

My services are quite different from the commonly designed programs. Because my goal is to provide the real and untouched attractions with no interruptions being like a local. I prefer to use an off the beaten path routes and less touristic ways. I am sure that you are going to have an excellent time with my services.

Bereket and his team are all well-equipped with the knowledge and experience to guide you through these areas. Both guides & drivers, will assist you with your unique travel expectations and give you the ability to experience the Omo Valley in your own diverse way.

If you really are looking for a once-in-a-lifetime authentic and off-the-beaten-path culture adventure, then you are in the perfect place.

Itinerary

Day 1: FlY ADDIS TO JlNKA(BCO)-TURMI

Stop At: Jinka, Jinka, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region
Upon arrival, we pick you up at Jinka Airport with a good-condition 4WD with a built-in modern AC system as well as charging facilities. Then we drive directly to the Hammer tribe's small town of Turmi, where we will meet the tribes, including Banna and Hammer, on our way down. In the afternoon, we will visit the Hamer tribe's village.
Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Key Afer, Key Afer, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region
On Our way down to Turmi, You may visit the most colorful market of the Bena tribe, On Thursday. There is a small town called Key Afer in the Lower Omo Valley holds a large market (the largest in the Omo Valley) where three different tribes come together to buy and sell.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Alduba, Ethiopia
There’s a market here on Tuesday. It’s much bigger than Turmi or Dimeka; loads of people, nice vibe and several tribes visit. Also check the ‘cafe area’ under the trees in the back, where all the locals hang, drink and chat.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Dimeka Town, Ethiopia
You may visit the hamer tribe market On Saturday or Tuesday at dimeka. Dimeka is located on the Turmi-Jinka road, about 30 km North of Turmi; Also here in Dimeka, as in the Key Afar market,  there is a part dedicated to souvenirs and crafts, The market days are in Dimeka on Saturday and Tuesday.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Turmi, Turmi, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region
The afternoon We could spent with one of the most populous hamar communities.
As well as depending on the season Clients gonna attend the hamer tribe bull jumping ceremony if they're lucky because this ceremony has no exact date. We will stay the next 2 days in turmi town and we will explore the tribes such as Dassench and Nyangatom or bume
Duration: 16 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight in Turmi, Paradise Lodege.

Day 2: TURMI-KANGATEN-KARO-TURMI

Stop At: Omo National Park and River, Jinka 2222 Ethiopia
After breakfast we make an excursion journey to Korcho villages of the Karo tribe, which are renowned for their exquisite body painting and decorative body scarification.
Duration: 2 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight in Turmi, Paradise Lodge.

Day 3: TURMI-OMORATE-JINKA

Stop At: Omorate, Ethiopia
In the morning, after breakfast, we drive to Omorate, the border town with the Northwest of Kenya, where the unique tribal communities of Dasenech are found. We will cross the Omo River with a local boat made from Fig trees, which the locals use for transportation purposes. Then we will visit their amazing village life for as long as we need and then drive to Jinka through Turmi.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Jinka, Jinka, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region
ln 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.
Duration: 2 hours

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Accommodation included: overnight in Jinka, Nasa pension.

Day 4: JINKA-MURSI-FLY BACK TO ADDIS ABEBA

Stop At: Mago National Park, 1000 Ethiopia
Today our journey begins early in the morning after breakfast with an excursion to the scenic Mago National Park, where the Mursi tribes reside. We will explore some Mursi villages across the Maki River. The Mursi semi-nomadic tribe is noted for wearing large lip palettes and participating in ceremonial stick fights (donga). Then, after visiting this tribe for as long as you need, drive back to Jinka and transfer you to the Airport when check-in time is on for your flight back to Addis Ababa.
Duration: 2 hours

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No accommodation included on this day.

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.