Omo Valley Tours

Jinka, Ethiopia

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This 6-day Omo Valley tour from Jinka is a unique tour led by Minalu Adem, a local tour guide from Omo Valley who speaks most of the languages. He is the author of "A Guide to the Tribes, Omo Valley, Southern Ethiopia," with over 15 years of experience. Our Tours follow all the principles of Sustainable & Responsible Travel.
Most of all, you will be warmly welcomed by our families and friends while visiting tribal villages as you are with a local operator and guide among them. Let's immerse you in our culture in an authentic way.

Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Jinka - Turmi

Stop At: Jinka, Jinka, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region
Minalu will meet you at Jinka airport and continue driving 130km to Turmi town. On the way, you will visit a tribal market such as Keyafer market (on Thursday), Alduba Market (on Tuesday), Dimeka market (on Saturday), or Turmi market (on Monday). If it's not a market day, you will visit a village of the Banna tribe on the way.
Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Key Afer, Key Afer, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region
You may visit a Banna tribal market in Key Afer on Thursdays.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Alduba, Ethiopia
Visit Alduba market on Tuesday. It is a market where the Banna tribe buy and sell livestock and agricultural products.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Dimeka Town, Ethiopia
You may visit Hamar tribe market in Dimeka on Saturday.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Turmi, Turmi, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region
You will also visit Hamer village on this day or the next day. It depends on the availability of interesting ceremonial events. You will stay the next 2 days in Turmi and explore Omo Valley Ethiopia.
Duration: 16 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch: Food with soft drink and hot beverage. You will have a choice of different national and international menus available.
• Dinner: Food with soft drink and hot beverage. You will have a choice of different national and international menus available.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Buska Lodge or Similar.

Day 2: Turmi - Kara - Turmi

Stop At: Omo National Park and River, Jinka 2222 Ethiopia
Drive 65km west of Turmi and meet the Kara (Karo) tribe who are the masters of body and facial paintings. They live in a beautiful village by the shore of Omo River. You will meet the kara people and visit a family who will prepare a traditional coffee ceremony in their house. You will have the chance to discuss with the family and get a genuine connection with the people.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Turmi, Turmi, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region
Visit Turmi market of the Hamar tribe on Monday and Thursday.
Duration: 18 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Food with soft drink and hot beverage. You will have a choice of different national and international menus available.
• Lunch: Food with soft drink and hot beverage. You will have a choice of different national and international menus available.
• Dinner: Food with soft drink and hot beverage. You will have a choice of different national and international menus available.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Buska Lodge or Similar

Day 3: Turmi - Omo Rate - Jinka

Stop At: Omorate, Ethiopia
Drive from Turmi to Omorate for 1 hour and visit the Dassanech tribe on the other side of the river by crossing the Omo River with a dugout canoe and return to Turmi for lunch. In the afternoon, you will visit a Tribal Market (or ceremonial event if available / not included in the cost).
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Turmi, Turmi, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region
Visit the Hamar Bull Jumping Ceremony (optional) if available.
Duration: 16 hours

Stop At: Jinka, Jinka, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region
Visit Jinka Ethnography museum.
Duration: 12 hours

Stop At: South Omo Research Centre Museum, on top of hill in Jinka, Jinka Ethiopia
Visit jinka museum.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Food with soft drink and hot beverage. You will have a choice of different national and international menus available.
• Lunch: Food with soft drink and hot beverage. You will have a choice of different national and international menus available.
• Dinner: Food with soft drink and hot beverage. You will have a choice of different national and international menus available.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Buska Lodge or Similar

Day 4: Jinka - Mursi - Konso

Stop At: Mursi Village, Konso Ethiopia
Drive some 50km through the Mago National Park to meet face to face with the most famous Mursi tribe. The Mursi are popular for women to wear lip plates. They also do extensive body scarification. You will return to Jinka for lunch and continue the 140km drive on an asphalt road to Konso.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Mago National Park, 1000 Ethiopia
You will drive to the Mursi tribe village through the Mago National Park.
Duration: 1 minute

Stop At: Konso, Konso, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region
Drive 160 km from Jinka to Konso to visit the Konso people and their village, which is UNESCO'S world heritage site. You will also go to the Konso museum and chief's compound with the ancestral graveyard marked with Waka.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Konso Cultural Centre, On the road with Stawberry Fields Eco-Lodge, Konso Ethiopia
Visit the Konso museum.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Food with soft drink and hot beverage. You will have a choice of different national and international menus available.
• Lunch: Food with soft drink and hot beverage. You will have a choice of different national and international menus available.
• Dinner: Food with soft drink and hot beverage. You will have a choice of different national and international menus available.
Accommodation included: Kanta Lodge

Day 5: Konso - Arba Minch

Stop At: Arba Minch, Arba Minch, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region
Drive from Konso to Arbaminch 2 hours. After lunch in Arba Minch, you will continue to Dorze village 1-hour drive to see the incredible Dorze community.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Dorze Village, Dorze, Arba Minch 4300 Ethiopia
Visit the Dorze community by going to the village. You will visit incredible elephant-shaped houses, weaving, and the traditional Kocho preparation from the false banana plant called Ensset.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Food with soft drink and hot beverage. You will have a choice of different national and international menus available.
• Lunch: Food with soft drink and hot beverage. You will have a choice of different national and international menus available.
• Dinner: Food with soft drink and hot beverage. You will have a choice of different national and international menus available.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hayley Resort.

Day 6: Arba Minch - Lake Chamo - Fly to Addis Ababa

Stop At: Chamo Lake, Arba Minch Ethiopia
After breakfast, drive to Lake Chamo for a short boat trip to see the Crocodiles and Hippos on the lake and return to Arbaminch. After an early lunch, you will be taken to the Airport for your flight back to Addis. This tour will end at Arba Minch Airport.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Chamo Lake, Arba Minch Ethiopia
Boat trip on Lake Chamo.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Food with soft drink and hot beverage. You will have a choice of different national and international menus available.
• Lunch: Food with soft drink and hot beverage. You will have a choice of different national and international menus available.
No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions

All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation
Accommodation, the best in the Destinations.
Guide, Minalu Adem, the best Omo Valley guide in Ethiopia
Photo fees
Non-Alcohol beverages
5x Breakfast
5x Dinner
6x Lunch
Accommodation included: 5 nights
Entry/Admission - South Omo Research Centre Museum
Entry/Admission - Chamo Lake
Entry/Admission - Mursi Village
Entry/Admission - Dorze Village
Entry/Admission - Omo National Park and River

Exclusions

Flights
Bar bill, Laundry, Tips, etc.
Ceremonial fees; Bull Jumping Ceremony

Additional information

Not wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Bring your COVID-19 test certificate from your country as it is required on your arrival in Ethiopia.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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