Explore Ethiopia’s Omo Valley: Discover tribal cultures, witness unique traditions, and experience the vibrant ceremonies of the Mursi, Karo, and Hamer tribes.
Explore Ethiopia’s Omo Valley: Discover tribal cultures, witness unique traditions, and experience the vibrant ceremonies of the Mursi, Karo, and Hamer tribes.
Fly Addis - Jinka - Drive to Turmi
Turmi - Fly from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Jinka (BCO) and then drive to Turmi
Upon arrival at Jinka (Baco) airport, your driver and guide will greet you and embark on a 130 km (approximately 2-hour) journey to Turmi town to explore the Hamar tribe. On market days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday), you might…
Fly Addis - Jinka - Drive to Turmi
Turmi - Fly from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Jinka (BCO) and then drive to Turmi
Upon arrival at Jinka (Baco) airport, your driver and guide will greet you and embark on a 130 km (approximately 2-hour) journey to Turmi town to explore the Hamar tribe. On market days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday), you might encounter the Aari, Banna, or Hamar tribal markets along the way. In the late afternoon, enjoy an authentic experience by visiting a remote Hamar tribe village. You may also have the opportunity to witness tribal ceremonies such as the Hamar Bull Jumping Ceremony (optional) or the Evangadi Dancing Ceremony (optional).
OVERNIGHT: Buska Lodge Turmi
Key Afer - Once a week, the small town of Key Afer in the Lower Omo Valley hosts a large market, the biggest in the Omo Valley, where three different tribes gather to trade. The market attracts people from the Tsemai, Hamer, and Bena tribes. A variety of goods, including fruits, vegetables, wood, honey, butter, silverware, and animals, are available for purchase, creating a vibrant and lively atmosphere. While some vendors may not be tourist-friendly, most, especially women sellers, are happy to be photographed with their products.
Turmi-Karo-Jinka
Jinka-Mursi-Addis Ababa
Jinka - Journey from Jinka to the Mursi Tribe and fly to Addis Ababa
Travel 50 km to visit the Mursi people and return to Jinka. The Mursi are a nomadic tribe residing between the Mago and Omo National Parks, known for the lip plates worn by Mursi women. Conclude your visit by heading to Jinka Airport for your flight back to Addis Ababa.
- Accommodation
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All Entrance fee as per program
- Government tax
- Airport and departure taxes
- Accommodation
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All Entrance fee as per program
- Government tax
- Airport and departure taxes
- drone filming
- drone filming
A 3-day tour of the Omo Valley in Ethiopia usually includes visits to the most renowned tribes in the region. Travelers will explore villages in Turmi to discover the local culture of the Mursi tribe, famous for their lip and ear loops. The tour also includes a visit to the Karo village, known for their unique body painting. Additionally, visitors will…
A 3-day tour of the Omo Valley in Ethiopia usually includes visits to the most renowned tribes in the region. Travelers will explore villages in Turmi to discover the local culture of the Mursi tribe, famous for their lip and ear loops. The tour also includes a visit to the Karo village, known for their unique body painting. Additionally, visitors will experience the Hamer tribe’s traditions, including their practice of coloring hair with red soil and the bull jumping ceremony, which signifies the transition from childhood to adulthood.
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.
