8-Day Tribal Experience in Omo Valley
Highlights
Arba Minch, Jinka, Mago National Park, Turmi
Locations Covered
Arba Minch, Jinka, Mago National Park, Turmi
cultural, camping, Tribal
Private Tour
8 Days
Medium
English
Description
Isolated for millennia from the rest of the world, the beautiful Omo Valley of Ethiopia is home to an exciting mix of many small and distinctive tribal groups. Spend eight blissful days in this incredible destination with a local guide. Interact with various tribes, including the Karo, Mursi, and Hamer, and marvel at their uniquely ancient ways of life. You'll get to witness a simpler pastoral existence, attend local ceremonies, watch night long dancing, and camp under the stars.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arba Minch to Jinka
Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location in Arba Minch and drive towards Jinka.
Visit the Konso Villages and enter the Lower Omo Valley in Weito. The Omo Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its outstanding heritage value. It is also home to eight unique indigenous tribes that continue to maintain their ancient ways of life.
Make your way through Key Afer to meet the Tsemay and Banna tribes.
Stay overnight at Jinka.
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Day 2: Mursi Mago National Park
Have an early start and drive to Mursi Mago National Park.
Visit the Mursi Tribe villagers, famous for their clay lip-plate traditions, and spend a day observing their way of life.
Head to Hamer and stay overnight in either Turmi Lodge or other similar lodges.
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Day 3: Turmi Hamer Tribe
Meet and interact with the Turmi Hamer Tribe.
Observe their cultural events. If the time is right, you may be able to witness their traditional ceremonies, such as the bull jumping and wedding ceremonies.
Visit local Turmi Hamer schools, and witness the traditional pastoral way of life.
Rest overnight in Turmi.
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Day 4: Dassenech Tribe
Make your way to the home of the Dassenech Tribe, which can only be reached by crossing a river. You may ride on a traditional tree-carved boat without a motor.
Visit a very remote village of the Hammer tribe in the afternoon.
Spend the night camping in this remote tribal village.
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Day 5: Nyangatom and Karo Tribes
Start the day early and cross the Omo River to visit the villagers of the Nyangatom Tribe. Spend the morning with them.
Visit the Karo tribe that lives near the Omo River in the afternoon.
Stay overnight at Turmi.
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Day 6: Benna Tribes and Market
Drive to the Benna tribal village from Turmi.
Spend your day with the Benna people.
Visit the Benna market and enjoy a fabulous night of traditional dance and food.
Camp under the stars at the Benna village.
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Day 7: Arebore Tribe
Visit the agricultural Arbore tribal village, on the shores of the Weito River.
Spend your day with the Arbore people.
Camp under the stars at the Arbore village.
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Day 8: Departure
Head back to Arba Minch in the morning after a wonderful week of cultural exploration and new experiences.
Make your way to the Arba Minch Airport.
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 10 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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