Omo Valley Tribal Experience

Witness an authentic Hamar bull-jumping ceremony (if available)

Explore Karo cliff villages overlooking the Omo River

Experience local markets and daily village life

Fly directly to/from Jinka for comfort and efficiency

Day 1 – Fly Addis Ababa to Jinka / Visit the Ari and Banna Tribes

Morning flight from Addis Ababa to Jinka. Meet your local guide and drive to visit the South Omo Museum for an introduction to the region’s diverse cultures. Continue to an Ari village, known for pottery, weaving, and coffee farming traditions.

In the afternoon, drive through the scenic hills toward Key Afer, home to the Banna people, where you can observe their colorful dress, hairstyles, and friendly hospitality.

Overnight in Jinka.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2 – Excursion to the Mursi Tribe & Drive to Turmi

After breakfast, drive through Mago National Park to visit the Mursi tribe, famous for their lip plates and scarification traditions. Spend time learning about their way of life and return to Jinka for lunch.

Continue to Turmi, the heartland of the Hamar people. In the evening, visit a nearby Hamar village and, if the opportunity arises, witness a bull-jumping ceremony—a traditional rite of passage for young men, accompanied by dancing and singing by Hamar women.

Overnight in Turmi.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 – Visit Karo and Dassanech Tribes

After breakfast, drive to Korcho village, perched above the Omo River, to visit the Karo tribe, known for their elaborate body painting and symbolic scarification. Enjoy the stunning views of the river valley.

Continue toward Omorate, where you’ll cross the Omo River by local boat to visit the Dassanech tribe, pastoral people who live in the arid lowlands near Lake Turkana. Learn about their unique adaptation to this harsh environment.

Return to Turmi in the late afternoon, stopping at local villages and markets along the way.

Overnight in Turmi.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 – Drive Back to Jinka / Fly to Addis Ababa

After an early breakfast, drive back to Jinka, passing through villages of the Banna and Ari people, often seen herding cattle or walking to market.

Catch your flight back to Addis Ababa. Upon arrival, you can enjoy a farewell traditional dinner with live cultural music and dance before your transfer to Bole International Airport for departure.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Tour Includes:

✔️ Domestic flights (Addis–Jinka–Addis)

✔️ All ground transport by 4x4 vehicle

✔️ Professional English-speaking guide

✔️ All entrance & village fees

✔️ Accommodation (3 nights)

✔️ Meals as listed

✔️ Bottled water throughout the trip

Excludes:

❌ International flights

❌ Alcoholic beverages & personal expenses

❌ Optional photography fees in villages

❌ Tips for drivers & guides