5 DAYS Omo VALLEY TOUR FROM JINKA

5.0 (18 reviews) 5 days Free cancellation Private tour

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Having the local beer in konso — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Mursi tribe women with her lip plat — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Overview

We will make sure you enjoy each tribe as much as you want. In the brief program below, you will be visiting at least 4 different tribes: Mursi, Hammer, Karo, Dassanech. We will also try to take you to Banna and Ari, but it depends on the time and days you arrive.

Market includes Key’Afer and Demekka: you will visit all markets possible during the tour. Ceremonies, we cannot guarantee you a Bull-jumping festival because it depends on their program: usually it happens and you need to be a little lucky to see it so we do not include that in the price.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Audio guide: German, English, French, Spanish
Guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: Degu Omo Valley Tour

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Youth (13–24 years) · Adults (25–35 years) · Seniors (36–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel drop-off
Included: Local guide
Included: Lunch
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Dinner
Included: Accommodation as per itinerary
Included: Breakfast
Included: Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Not included

Not included: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
Not included: Picture/photography fees

Itinerary

Day 1 · Fly Addis Ababa - Jinka -Turmi

Turmi

one hour

Up on your arrival we can meet at jinka airport then we can drive to Turmi to visit the hamer tribes village.

Overnight at Emerlad lodge

Day 2 · Turmi- Dassench -Turmi

Stop 1

one hour

After breakfast, drive from Turmi to visit the fascinating Dassanech tribe, who live along the banks of the Omo River near the Kenya border. Known for their resilience and unique way of life in a harsh environment, the Dassanech people are skilled pastoralists and fishermen. You will have the opportunity to interact with the community, learn about their traditions, and observe their distinctive hairstyles, body decorations, and village structures.

After the visit, enjoy the scenic drive back to Turmi, passing through beautiful landscapes and remote villages. Overnight in Turmi.

Overnight at Emerlad lodge

Day 3 · Turmi-Karo -Turmi

Turmi

2 hours

In the morning we can drive to karo from Turmi. Karo tribes are well known by body elaborate paintings and they are pastoralists living in east bank of omo river,after we visit karo village we can drive back to turmi. After lunch we can drive to Hamer village.

Overnight at Emerlad lodge

Day 4 · Turmi-Arbore -Jinka

Stop 1

one hour

After breakfast, depart from Turmi and drive towards Jinka, with a cultural stop to visit the Arbore tribe. The Arbore people are known for their peaceful lifestyle, strong community bonds, and distinctive traditions, including intricate beadwork and unique hairstyles. You’ll have time to walk through their village, interact with locals, and learn about their daily life and customs.

Continue the journey to Jinka, enjoying the changing landscapes of the Omo Valley along the way. Upon arrival, check in to your accommodation and relax for the evening. Overnight in Jinka.

Overnight at Nasa Hotel

Day 5 · Jinka - Mursi -Fly to Addis Ababa

Mursi Village

one hour Admission included

After an early breakfast, drive to Mago National Park to visit the unique Mursi tribe. The Mursi are well known for their distinctive lip plates worn by women and their strong cultural identity. During your visit, you will have the opportunity to experience their traditional way of life, observe their customs, and interact with the community.

After the visit, return to Jinka and transfer to the airport for your domestic flight back to Addis Ababa. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel or enjoy some last-minute shopping and sightseeing in the city.

End of tour.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

You can find us on google maps when you search Degu Omorate valley guide

End point

You can find us on google maps when you search Degu Omorate valley guide

Pickup points

Orit Hotel
Jinka Resort
Eco-Omo Lodge
Jinka Airport

We can pick up from the place /hotel which you stay.

Using your ticket

The listed price does not include a $X per person fuel surcharge, payable at the time of tour check-in. The fuel surcharge is required by our local supplier and is not within our control.