2-Day Omo Valley and Mursi Tribal Experience from Addis Ababa
Highlights
Addis Ababa, Jinka, Mago National Park
cultural, museums, Tribal
Group Tour
2 Days
Easy
English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish
Description
Embark on an immersive Omo Valley cultural journey as you fly to Jinka and explore local markets, meeting tribes like the Ari or Benna. Visit the Jinka Museum for cultural insights and discover the Mursi tribe known for their distinctive 'Lip Plate' tradition and scarification rituals.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Addis Ababa - Fly Jinka
- Fly from Addis Ababa to Jinka in the morning.
- After lunch, visit the local markets and some Omo Valley tribes, such as the Ari or Benna.
- If time allows, visit the Jinka Museum to understand the local tribes better.
Overnight in Jinka at a lodge or hotel.
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Day 2: Mursi Tribes - Fly Addis Ababa
Enjoy a morning drive to the Mursi Tribes. From an anthropological point of view, the Mursi people are one of the most interesting in Africa. They belong to The Nilo-Saharian language group and speak a language similar to that of the Surma and Me’en people. Among their vast and strange cultures is the “Lip Plate”, which they practice by cutting their lower lip to insert a clay disc. The men have scarifications on their shoulders and arms.
- Afterwards, drive back to Jinka for lunch.
- Transfer to Jinka airport for your flight to Addis Ababa.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 3 | /person |
| 4 to 6 | /person |
| 7 to 12 | /person |
| 13 to 20 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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