3 Day Omo Valley Tour

Experience Ethiopia's Omo Valley. Located in the southern part of the country and is home to a diverse range of ethnic groups, each with their own unique customs and traditions. for a truly unique and unforgettable experience.

Culture
Stilt walking among the Banna Tribe in Ethiopia's Omo Valley.

Overview

Are you looking for a unique travel experience? As an experienced tour operator in Ethiopia, we would highly recommend visiting the Omo Valley for a truly unique and unforgettable experience. The Omo Valley is located in the southern part of Ethiopia and is home to a diverse range of ethnic groups, each with their own unique customs and traditions.

This three day Omo Valley Itinerary is designed to give you an authentic experience of the region’s rich cultural heritage. You’ll have the opportunity to visit local villages and meet the people who call them home. You’ll learn about their way of life, their customs and traditions, and gain a deeper understanding of their unique culture.

Tour Timeline

  • 01

    Addis Ababa – Jinka

    On the first day of the Omo valley tour, you will have flight from Addis Ababa to Jinka.  After arrival in Jinka, you will drive to Turmi through Keyafar to attend the colorful local markets, Keyafer on Thursday, Alduba (Demeka) on Tuesday, and Monday market in Turmi. Then proceed to Hamer village to attend the most unique but seasonal traditional ceremony of bull jumping. At night, the bull-jumping day is called off after a colorful party with Evangadi’s dance (night dance). Meanwhile if there will not be bull jumping, you will visit Hamer village in the afternoon. Overnight in Turmi.

    CampingBreakfast, lunch, dinner
  • 02

    Turmi – Jinka

    In the morning, we will go for a day trip to Omorate to visit Dassenech, one of the indigenous ethnic groups of the valley.  Here you will cross the Omo River by local boat and enter a Dassenach village.  Afterwards, return to Turmi (Monday is market day) for a visit to a local Hamer village. In the afternoon If you don’t see on day one, we will try this day to see the bull Jumping of the Bulls traditional Hamer coming-of-age ceremony, that will be visited.  Afternoon drive to Jinka. Overnight in Jinka.

    CampingBreakfast, lunch, dinner
  • 03

    Jinka – Mursi – Addis Ababa

    In the morning, drive through the Mago National Park to a local village of Mursi. Mursi’s are known for their lower lip and earlobe plates. At mid-day we will drive back to Jinka for Lunch. Finally head over to the airport to return to Addis Ababa. Tour Ends!

    CampingBreakfast, lunch, dinner

What's Included

  • All transfers and ground transportation with fuel and driver allowance.
  • All entrance fees according to the program.
  • Accommodation while camping (or tent).
  • Bottles of drinking water throughout the tour.
  • Multilingual professional guide.

What's Excluded

  • International and local flight tickets, visa and insurance.
  • Pay the locals for photo and video.
  • Alcoholic drinks.
  • Any other expenses which are not mentioned.

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