Immerse yourself in the captivating Omo Valley on a 4-day cultural tour. Explore diverse tribal groups, witness age-old customs and rituals, and learn about unique traditions.
Immerse yourself in the captivating Omo Valley on a 4-day cultural tour. Explore diverse tribal groups, witness age-old customs and rituals, and learn about unique traditions.
Fly from Addis Ababa to Jinka
Konso Cultural Centre - Today, you will fly to Jinka. After a brief settling in and checking into your hotel, you will visit the Ari tribes. The women of this tribe are known for selling pottery and wearing skirts made from banana trees, known as Enset. Tribe members adorn themselves with a lot of jewelry and have…
Fly from Addis Ababa to Jinka
Konso Cultural Centre - Today, you will fly to Jinka. After a brief settling in and checking into your hotel, you will visit the Ari tribes. The women of this tribe are known for selling pottery and wearing skirts made from banana trees, known as Enset. Tribe members adorn themselves with a lot of jewelry and have many ear piercings. They wrap beads and bracelets around their arms and waists for decoration.
Overnight in Jinka (Jinka Resort)
Jinka - Mursi - Turmi
Mago National Park - In the morning, you will drive from Jinka to visit the Mursi people via Mago National Park. The Mursi are notable for the women who wear geometric lip plates in their lips. In the afternoon, you will drive to Turmi, passing through various small villages, and visit the beautiful and friendly Hamer tribes. The Hamer are renowned for their bull jumping and dancing ceremony called Evangadi.
Overnight in Turmi: (Buska Lodge)
Turmi - Karo - Jinka
Fly Back to Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa - Today, after breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport to fly back to Addis Ababa.
- Services of local and professional guides
- Breakfast included
- All destination entrance fees covered
- Travel in a latest model air-conditioned Land Cruiser
- Services of local and professional guides
- Breakfast included
- All destination entrance fees covered
- Travel in a latest model air-conditioned Land Cruiser
- International or Domestic Flight fees
- Photography and Camera fees
- International or Domestic Flight fees
- Photography and Camera fees
The stunning Omo Valley, long isolated from the rest of the world, is home to an appealing blend of various small and distinct ethnic communities. These include the Karo, Mursi, and Hamer tribes, each preserving their unique customs and traditions. The lifestyles are as diverse as the tribes themselves. Devoid of any artifacts familiar to other…
The stunning Omo Valley, long isolated from the rest of the world, is home to an appealing blend of various small and distinct ethnic communities. These include the Karo, Mursi, and Hamer tribes, each preserving their unique customs and traditions. The lifestyles are as diverse as the tribes themselves. Devoid of any artifacts familiar to other cultures, these tribes have taken a unique approach to expressing their creativity. Both the Turmi and Karo are particularly known for their body painting skills, using clays and local vegetable pigments to draw amazing patterns on their faces, chests, arms, and legs. These designs are crafted purely for amusement and aesthetic appeal, each artist striving to outshine his peers. In this mesmerizing region, you have the privilege of observing age-old customs and rituals, understanding the symbolism that forms an integral part of daily life. It’s indeed an unparalleled wilderness experience.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
