Private Tour
5 DAYS Omo VALLEY TOUR FROM JINKA
Overview
Available languages
120 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Wheelchair accessible
Specialized infant seats are available
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Hotel drop-off
Local guide
Lunch
Accommodation as per itinerary
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Food and drinks, unless specified
Picture/photography fees
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Orit Hotel
Jinka Ethiopia
Jinka Resort
Jinka Ethiopia
Eco-Omo Lodge
Jinka Ethiopia
Jinka Airport
Jinka Ethiopia
What To Expect
Jinka - Ari tribes
Accommodations
Overnight at Orit hotel
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
Jinka
Up on your arrival we can meet at jinka airport then drop off you at the hotel. Jinka is the center for omo valley tribes. Around jinka we can visit Ari village.
Jinka - Mursi- Turmi
Accommodations
Overnight at Buska hotel,Turmi.
Mago National Park
Early in the morning we can drive to Mursi village through mago national park. Mursi tribe women is famous by wearing lip plate and ear lobe ,after we visit mursi village we will back to jinka for lunch then we can drive to Turmi the small town of Hamer tribes.
Turmi-Karo
Accommodations
Overnight at Buska hotel
Turmi
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.
Turmi-Dassnch
Accommodations
Overnight at Buska hotel
After breakfast we can drive to Omorate which is the small town of Dassnench tribes. Dassnench tribes are agro pastoralists living over the shore of omo river.They are called the people of Delta ,they are living in the border of Ethiopia and Kenya. After we visit Dassnench village we can drive to Turmi.if there's a market we can see the market but if there is no market we try to see bull jumping ceremony.
Turmi-Bana-Jinka
Key Afer
In the morning after breakfast we can drive to Bana village, Bana people's are living around key Afer town.After we visit bana village we can drive to Jinka, if you have a flight to Addis we can drop off you at jinka airport. But if not we can drop off you at hotel .
Options
Omo valley tribal tour
Hotel,Lodge and Camping
Multi Days Tour
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
4×4 jeep with driver and Fuel
Tribal tour to the wilderness: The tour starts on Monday to Sunday from 9 am , 10 am ,1 am,3 am
Pickup included
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Incredible Omo Valley Experience
435sa af,
Mar 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Exploring the Omo Valley with Degu was an unforgettable experience! His deep knowledge of the local tribes, culture, and traditions made every moment special. From vibrant markets to remote villages, we had an authentic and respectful experience, thanks to his excellent connections. Degu ensured everything was well-organized, making us feel safe and welcomed throughout the journey.
Solo Female Travel to Omo Valley
LightPacker650364,
Mar 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you are a woman adventurous enough to explore the magnificent tribes of southern Ethiopia please do yourself a favor and book Degu. As a solo female traveler, I felt very comfortable, safe, and protected under the guidance of Degu and my extraordinarily talented driver, Rashid. This was a life-changing experience and it could not have gone more smoothly. Hanging out with Degu and Rashid give me an intimate introduction to remote tribes in south Ethiopia and I could not imagine another way of spending a week of solo travel.
Amazing 7 days/ 6 nights journey Omo valley from Jinka and Lalibela
athensdf,
Feb 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely consistent, the program was clear and precise. Degu picked us up from/to the airport, the Ethiopian meals were delicious and the accommodations were very decent. We spent 5 days in the Omo Valley with an excellent driver , Rashid, the master of Formula 1 for us. However, what cannot be described in words is the transmission of love and knowledge of the region since it is his region of origin. He was very helpful and organised an almost two-day visit to Lalibela for us. We were very happy with our visit. Thank you very much.
Perfect!
330katrijna,
Nov 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfection exists and that is Degu Omo Valley Tours. Degu, the most attentive guide ever, made our trip unforgettable.
Highly recommended
barboras676,
Apr 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00No doubt that Degu is the best guide for your adventure! We had a 2-day unforgettable tour with my boyfriend, visiting the Banna, Hamer, and Karo tribes. Degu is extremely knowledgeable about all the tribes, their languages, customs, and way of living. In addition, he is very kind, flexible, responsible, and caring person. I highly recommend!!!💯
Full day tour: Jinka-Mursi-Ari
jbgonza,
Oct 17, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Degu was a magnificent guide, he was able to acomodate to our limited time in Jinka and spent a full day on tour with us. His knowledge and experience with the tribes, surroundings and human skills left us highly satisfied. He went the extra mile and helped us with the accomodation at the end of the day. Will definitely recomend for future visit to Omo Valley! Gracias Degu (Javi, Pati & Ade)
6 NIGHTS IN THE OMO VALLEY WITH DEGU AND KETEMA
BBrianBlair,
Aug 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I decided to travel with Degu to the Omo Valley when I saw how friendly and engaging he was in his TikTok videos. I made the right choice. Degu, Ketema (driver extraordinaire), and myself spent seven days and six nights cruising through the valley- and it was one of the best travel experiences of my life. Ethiopia is a treasure. A nation wealthy in religious and cultural history. I love it so much I returned several months later, to the north this time, and there was never a question who I would choose as my guide. By the way, please do ask Degu about charity organizations in Addis Ababa (or elsewhere). Helping out a bit where I could has been an awarding and wonderful experience.
Unrepeatable, life experience
daniguz2018,
May 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience of a lifetime! Very authentic, not very exploited by tourism, balance is maintained. Degu is a professional and knows how to adapt to every situation, you will feel safe with him and will do everything possible to make it so I definitely recommend it and hope to return to Ethiopia and have your help:)
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999elifnurb,
Apr 13, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00degu was very friendly and caring. always patient. Even though I was alone, it was the safest trip I've ever made. we will meet again. See youu
Incredible experience
davidrodriguezpozo,
Dec 24, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was incredible. Degu took care of us at every moment. We visited 7 tribes and felt very welcome in each of them. Degu had everything planned in advance and for 5 days we didn’t have to worry about anything. Life changing experience to be with the tribes and live with them for a couple of days. They treated us like family and had meals with us. We could attend a bull jumping ceremony and learn their culture from the elders and the children. Totally recommend this tour and Degu as a guide. We have 0 complains. Thank you Degu!!
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