South Omo Valley Tribes: 3-Day Guided Tour from Jinka

Overview

Available languages

English

3 days

Mobile ticket

The Lower Omo River in southwest Ethiopia is home to eight separate tribes, with a total population of approximately 200,000. Visiting the Omo Valley communities is a privilege. Each tribe in this region has an own culture and way of life. Almost all tribes have different languages, clothing, food, and traditions.

Omo Valley Tours provides one-of-a-kind, locally led tribal and ethnic trips that focus solely on the Omo region in southern Ethiopia. We will help you discover the most ethnically diversified cultures, customs, and ceremonial events, including the most remote places of the Omo Valley. Discover the farmers, artists, and craftsmen who uphold their ancient traditions and craftsmanship. We consult and develop isolated and less-traveled routes, drawing on our guiding knowledge and experience.

Additional Info

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible

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 Ababa to Jinka

Accommodations

Emerald resort

Mago National Park

In the morning take a flight to Jinka on arrival you will drive to Turmi home of the Hamer people The Hamer, or Hamar, is an Omotic community inhabiting southwestern Ethiopia. They inhabit the territory east of the Omo River and have villages in Turmi and Dimeka. The 2007 national census reported 46,532 people in this ethnic group, of whom 957 were urban inhabitants. They are known for their practice of body adornment and wearing a multitude of colorful beads. Women adorn their necks with heavy polished iron jewelry. The Hamer men have a reputation of being less than adoring husbands. The women submit to the ritual floggings proudly and love to show the deep scars that are regarded as proof of devotion to their husbands. on the way visit Bana village.

6 hours • Admission Included

Day 2

Turmi to Omorate

Accommodations

nasa hotel

In the morning, excursion to visit the Dassanech Ethnic group (70 km, one way), famous for their nomad lifestyle and very interesting decoration and scarification on their bodies. There are also great views of the Omo River when crossing it in a dugout canoe. Turmi is well known for its traditional events and with some luck you will even participate in a Hamer marriage ceremony, with its bull jumping ceremony and more! The afternoon excursion may be canceled if there is a bull jumping ceremony as it is so worthy looking. Late afternoon drive to Jinka for overnight stay.

8 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 3