Omo Valley Tours from Jinka

5.0 (76 reviews) Jinka, Ethiopia
Duration6 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Top Omo Valley Tours (omovalleytravel.com) is the #1 cultural tour operator in Ethiopia. It is owned by Minalu Adem, a local expert born and raised in the Omo Valley. Minalu has written books about the tribes of the Omo Valley. Our tribal tours can begin in Addis Ababa, Jinka, or Arba Minch and end in one of these cities.
Our six-day Omo Valley tour is a unique package led by local professionals with over two decades of experience. Our guides speak most of the languages spoken in the Omo River region, and our trips adhere to the principles of sustainable and responsible tourism. Book with us to immerse yourself in the local culture and enjoy authentic experiences and genuine interactions with the Omo Valley tribes.

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Omo Valley Tours from Jinka

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Explore the Omo Valley tribes
5-Star
Duration: 6 days
Included
Addis - Jinka - Arba Minch
4WD SUV
Starting point:
Jinka Airport, Jinka, Ethiopia

Omo Valley Ethiopia Tours

the best available
Experience Omo Valley Ethiopia
5-star
Duration: 6 days
included
Addis - Arba Minch - Jinka
4X4 SUV
Starting point:
Arba Minch Airport, 2HRQ+88V, Arba Minch, Ethiopia

What's included

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Domestic flights
  • Ceremonial events fee

What to expect

Day 1: Jinka - Turmi
  1. Jinka
    6h
    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.
  2. Key Afer
    1h
    You may visit a Banna tribal market in Key Afer on Thursdays.
  3. 1h
    Visit Alduba market on Tuesday. It is a market where the Banna tribe buy and sell livestock and agricultural products.
  4. 1h
    You may visit Hamar tribe market in Dimeka on Saturday.
  5. Turmi
    16h
    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.
Day 2: Turmi - Kara - Turmi
  1. Omo Valley Tours
    2h · Admission ticket included
    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.
  2. Turmi
    18h
    Visit Turmi market of the Hamar tribe on Monday and Thursday.
Day 3: Turmi - Omo Rate - Jinka
  1. 2h
    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).
  2. Turmi
    16h
    Visit the Hamar Bull Jumping Ceremony (optional) if available.
  3. Jinka
    12h
    Visit Jinka Ethnography museum.
  4. South Omo Research Centre Museum
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Visit jinka museum.
Day 4: Jinka - Mursi - Konso
  1. Mursi Village
    2h · Admission ticket included
    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.
  2. Mago National Park
    1m
    You will drive to the Mursi tribe village through the Mago National Park.
  3. Konso
    2h
    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.
  4. Konso Cultural Centre
    30m
    Visit the Konso museum.
Day 5: Konso - Arba Minch
  1. Arba Minch
    2h
    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.
  2. Dorze Village
    2h · Admission ticket included
    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.
Day 6: Arba Minch - Lake Chamo - Fly to Addis Ababa
  1. Chamo Lake
    2h · Admission ticket included
    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.
  2. Chamo Lake
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Boat trip on Lake Chamo.
  3. Dorze Village
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Experiencing the unique culture of the Dorze people

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Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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