3 Days Omo Valley Cultural Experience

● Day 1: Addis Ababa – Jinka – Turmi Fly from Addis Ababa to Jinka. Upon arrival, your guide and vehicle will be waiting to begin your adventure into the Omo Valley. Drive to Key Afer Market (Thursday departures only)—one of the most vibrant tribal markets in the region. Here, you will encounter a colorful mix of Benna, Hamer, Tsemay, and Erbore people trading goods and socializing. Continue your journey to Turmi, passing through the lively village of Dimeka. In the evening, if you are lucky, experience the traditional Evangadi dance, a vibrant nighttime celebration performed by Hamer youth under the moonlight. You may also have the rare opportunity to witness the famous bull-jumping ceremony, a rite of passage marking the transition from boyhood to adulthood. Overnight: Turmi ● Day 2: Karo Tribe – Omorate – Dassanech – Jinka After breakfast, drive to visit the Karo people, who live along the banks of the Omo River. The Karo are renowned for their elaborate body painting, using natural pigments such as ash, chalk, and ochre to create intricate designs for ceremonies and daily life. Despite being one of the smallest ethnic groups in Ethiopia, their cultural identity remains strong and deeply rooted in tradition. Return to Turmi for lunch, then continue to Omorate. Cross the Omo River by traditional canoe (or by bridge) to visit the Dassanech people. Learn about their semi-nomadic lifestyle, based on livestock herding, flood-retreat agriculture, fishing, and hunting. Later, drive back to Jinka. Overnight: Jinka ● Day 3: Mago National Park – Mursi – Addis Ababa Early morning departure to Mago National Park to visit the iconic Mursi people. The Mursi are famous for the lip plates worn by women, as well as their strong cultural traditions and unique identity. This visit offers a rare opportunity to understand one of the most distinctive cultures in Africa. After the visit, return to Jinka and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Addis Ababa. End of Tour ● Flights Addis Ababa → Jinka Jinka → Addis Ababa ● Price Includes Private 4WD vehicle with driver and fuel Professional English-speaking guide Local guides in each village All entrance fees and permits Accommodation (hotel stays) Photography fees ● Price Excludes International and domestic flights Meals and beverages Alcoholic and soft drinks Personal expenses & souvenirs Tips and gratuities Any services not mentioned above ●Tour Highlights Visit the vibrant Key Afer tribal market Experience Hamer cultural traditions and ceremonies Discover Karo body painting artistry Cross the Omo River to meet the Dassanech people Encounter the iconic Mursi tribe Explore Mago National Park