5 Day Omo Valley Tribal Tours From Arbaminch to Jinka

Day 1: 5-Days Omo Valley Tribal Tours

1. Addis Ababa
   10h
   From Addisababa flight to Arba Minch
   departing Bole International Airport at 7:40 am and arriving at 8:45 am. Upon arrival, meet your guide and driver. After breakfast, visit Arba Minch (Forty Springs) and the crocodile market. Enjoy a boat trip on Lake Chamo, Ethiopia’s most productive lake, where you’ll see hippos, Africa’s largest crocodiles, and birds of prey.
   
   After lunch from one of the best resturant with stunning views, drive to the Dorze village to explore traditional beehive-shaped huts recognized by UNESCO. Return to Arba Minch for an overnight stay.
   
   Arba Minch, meaning "Forty Springs," is known for its springs, scenic landscapes, and wildlife. Key attractions include Lake Chamo’s hippos and crocodiles, the Forty Springs, and the Dorze Tribe's vibrant culture and weaving traditions.

Day 2: From Arbaminch Driver to Turmi With Visit Konso UNESCO registered Cultural village

1. Konso Cultural Centre
   10h · Admission ticket included
   • Drive to Konso
   • Cultural Visit: Explore one of the nine UNESCO registered villages, known for their generation poles that signify new generations.
   
   • Lunch Break: Enjoy a local meal.
   
   • Evening Drive to Turmi: Continue your journey to Turmi for an overnight stay.
   
   After breakfast, we will drive to Konso and have a lunch break. In Konso, we will visit one of the nine UNESCO registered villages. The Konso people are known for erecting stones and poles called generation poles, which are raised every 18 years to mark the start of a new generation.
   
   The age of a village can be determined by the number of poles that are still standing. After the visit, we will drive to Turmi for the overnight stay.

Day 3: From Turmi full Day round Tribal Tour Activities

1. Turmi
   10h
   Drive to Nyangatom, Kara village and Turmi activities
   
   After breakfast, we will drive to Naygatom and Kara Village, where the Kara tribe resides. The Kara people live along the east banks of the Omo River and are known for their beautiful big villages and the traditional painting of faces and bodies by the children. After the visit, we will drive back to Turmi for a lunch break. In the afternoon, if we are lucky, we might witness a unique event called bull jumping, which is a ceremony where a boy is pronounced a "man" after jumping over 5 to 13 cattle standing in a row. Alternatively, if there is no bull jumping, we will visit a Hamer village in the afternoon. At night, we will enjoy a colorful party with Evan Gady dance, also known as the night dance.

Day 4: Turmi drive to Dassanech and Drive to Jinka

1. Dasenech Village
   10h
   Drive to Dassanch tribe village and Jinka
   
   In the morning, we will drive to Omorate and cross the great Omo River with a local boat to visit the Dassanech tribe. After the visit, we will drive back to Turmi for a lunch break and then proceed to Dimeka town, where the Hamer, Beena, and Kara tribes hold their weekly market day. If there is no bull jumping event on Friday, there is a higher chance of witnessing it on this day. If there is no bull jumping, we will drive to Jinka and, if you're not tired, you can visit the Jinka museum in the late afternoon.

Day 5: From Jinka Drive to Mursi tribe then back to Jinka for a Flight back to Addisabeba

1. Mago National Park
   8h · Admission ticket included
   Drive to Mursi village and fly back to Addis
   Early in the morning, we will drive to the Mursi village, where you can observe the unique traditions of this minority tribe living in the Lower Omo Valley. The women of the Mursi tribe are known for wearing large clay plates in their lips as a form of decoration, while the men are known for painting different patterns on their bodies. After the visit, we will drive back to Jinka for a lunch break and then depart for Addis Ababa at 13:10, arriving at 14:20.
   
   # Note: The 3rd, 4th, and 5th-day activities will be rearranged based on 2 main factors:
   1.Bull-Jumping & Market Days:
   - Bull-Jumping dates depend on availability.
   - Markets occur on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.
   2.Return Flight on Day 5:
   - Flights from Jinka to Addis Ababa are limited. If your flight is in the morning,Day 3 activities will be adjusted to ensure no experiences are missed.

Pickup details

We can arrange pick-up for everyone, no matter where they are. To ensure a smooth departure, we kindly request that and it would be great if they inform us at least one day in advance of the departure date and time. We want to make sure that everyone is able to join the journey comfortably.
WhatsApp or E-mail: recommend for better communication at least a day before the tour starting date.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness