4 days 3 nights Omo valley cultural tour

Overview

Available languages

English

4 days

Mobile ticket

isolated for millennia from the rest of the world the beautiful Omo Valley is home to an exciting mix of many small and distinctive tribal groups. Amongst others, we find Karo, the Mursi, and Hamer-all of whom have retained their own unique customs and traditions. Lifestyle is as varied as the tribes themselves. Lacking any material, culture, and artifacts common to other cultures these tribes find the unique way in which to express their artistic impulses both the Turmi and the Karo, for example, are experts at Body paintings using clays and locally available vegetables pigments to trace fantastic patterns on each other faces, chests Arms and legs. These designs are created purely for fun and Aesthetics Effect each Artist Vying to outdo his fellows. In this Captivating Region, you are privileged to witness age-old customs and Rituals Learning of the symbolisms that remain an integral part of everyday Life its absolutely a Unique Wilderness.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Day 1

Fly from Addis to Jinka

Accommodations

Overnight in hotel at jinka

Jinka

Flight from Addis Ababa to Arba Minch. pick you up from Arba Minch airport on your arrival and road trip to Jinka through the fertile hills of South Ethiopia and at the Gate of Jinka, the warning up visit starts by exploring the life of Ari Tribe in their village. overnight Hotel in Jinka.

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 2

Mursi Tribe

Accommodations

Overnight in a hotel or in a lodge

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Mago National Park

Excursions to Mago National Park and visiting the far located less visited village of the lip platted Mursi. After spending a reasonable time interacting with Mursi Tribe, we will continue to the friendly Hammer Tribe and attend the daily activity inside their hut. There is a 90% probability to witness bull-jumping ceremony on market days. Overnight camping in Hammer village under the bright light of thousand stars.

7 hours • Admission Included

Day 3

Turmi

Accommodations

Overnight in a hotel at turmi

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Dasenech Village

Excursions to Omorate and crossing the omo river with a dugout canoe to the village of Dassenech. Then after, up on our return to Turmi, continue to hunt festivals and ceremonies in case if there was no any on the previous day. Overnight Hotel in Turm

8 hours • Admission Included

Day 4

Arbaminchi

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Drive back to Arba Minch, a quick visit to the world heritage of the Konso village. flight from Arba Minch to Addis Abeba. transfer you to your hotel in Addis Abeba. will be the end of the tour,

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

All Fees and Taxes

Bottled water

Air-conditioned vehicle

3 night Accommodation

Any alcoholic Drinks

Any services which are not mentioned in the inclusion section

Pickup points

Bole Airport

Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Arba Mintch Airport

Arba Minch Ethiopia

Ethiopian Skylight Hotel

Airport Road Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Jinka Airport

Jinka Ethiopia

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