4-Day Cultural Exploration at Omo Valley in Ethiopia
Highlights
Mago National Park, Addis Ababa
nature, cultural, Tribal
Group Tour
4 Days
Medium
Description
Embark on a 4-day cultural expedition through Ethiopia’s Omo Valley, exploring the vibrant traditions of its indigenous tribes. Visit the Mursi, Karo, Hamer, and Desanech communities, known for their striking adornments, colorful markets, and rich pastoral heritage. Journey through breathtaking African landscapes, cross the Omo River, and immerse yourself in local customs.
Itinerary
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Day 1
- On your arrival at Jinka airport, meet your guide and drive to Mago National Park to visit a Mursi Village.
- The Mursi are a distinctive group of pastoralists, best known for their unique item of decoration — lip plates.
- Women of Mursi wear circular clay plates on their lower lip. The bigger a woman can wear, the greater her value when she gets married.
- Enjoy your stay at the Jinka Resort.
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Day 2
- After an early breakfast, drive to Turmi, visiting the Karo village of Korcho on the way, with a stunning location overlooking the Omo River.
- The Karo people, the smallest in number tribe of the Omo Valley, are known to be the most decorated. In the afternoon, visit the colourful weekly market of the Hammer tribe.
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Day 3
- In the cool morning, drive to Omorate to visit the Desanech (Geleb) tribal village after crossing the Omo River by boat.
- The Desanech are nomadic pastoralists found across the western bank of the Omo River south of Lake Turkana very close to the Kenyan border. In the afternoon, drive to a Hamer Village.
- The Hamer displays an elaborate and diverse selection of body decorations. They are also identifiable for their high cheekbones and elaborate custom of beads, cowries, leather, and thick copper necklaces.
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Day 4
- Early in the morning, drive passed the wonderful African landscapes, seeing the day life of these unique communities passing by on the way back to the airport of Jinka for your flight to Addis Ababa.
- In the evening before departure, be invited to a farewell dinner at one of the best traditional restaurants in Addis where you taste a variety of Ethiopian meals and watch the folkloric dancers of the Ethiopian people.
- Then transfer to Bole, Addis Ababa airport for the flight back home.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 10 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 10 | /person |
This is a group tour |