Experience Tribal Living In A 8-Day Tour Of South-West Ethiopia
Description
Explore and observe the unique tribes of Ethiopia. In the age of smartphones and gadgets, live with them to know life from their point of view, wake up with them to watch the sunrise, dance around the bonfire with a shard in hand, or just click away when they pose. Get a unique experience of a lifetime that teaches about the range of diversity our small world holds together.
Highlights
- Explore various tribes of South-West Ethiopia
- Spend time with the tribal people and learn about their culture
- Experience overnight camping at the tribal villages
- Visit the local tribal markets
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1: Addis Ababa-Jinka expand_more
Fly from Addis Ababa to Jinka.
Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 2: Jinka-Ari village-Mursi expand_more
Drive from Jinka to Mursi through Mago National park.
Observe the Mursi women's uninterrupted daily life, for the entire afternoon, with an excellent time of interaction that makes it a once-in-a-lifetime time experience.
Overnight camping with the tribes where we will have an excellent cook with us and a well-organized team with complete and clean camping gear.
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Day 2: Mursi-Turmi expand_more
In the morning, after breakfast, we drive back to Jinka and then continue driving directly to Turmi where we will stop at villages to meet tribes like Banna and Hammer.
Observe their daily activities with no interruptions till late afternoon. We will also stop by any colourful tribal markets we come across, which is setup once a week in each tribal destination.
Overnight stay in Buska Lodge, a Hamer village.
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Day 4: Turmi-Karo expand_more
After breakfast, drive to Karo Tribe's village, located on the eastern side of the Omo river.
Visit these amazing tribes who are considered to be the least populated among the Omo Valley tribes.
Overnight camping, in a Karo village.
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Day 5: Karo-Kangaten-Nyangatom expand_more
After breakfast, head to Kangaten - a small town located on the other side of the Omo River, by crossing over a bridge to visit the Nyangatom and have full day photography sessions with the tribe.
Overnight camping at the village.
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Day 6: Kangaten-Omorate-Turkana expand_more
In the morning, we drive further down to Omorate.
Visit the Dassanech tribe deep in their remote villages, leaving the commonly visited ones by going down as far as the Northern tip of Lake Turkana.
Overnight camping by the lakeside at lake Turkana.
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Day 7: Turkana-Turmi expand_more
Drive From Lake Turkana (North Kenya) to Turmi.
Overnight campfire with the tribes.
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Day 8: Turmi-Jinka expand_more
Drive back to Jinka.
Fly back to Addis Ababa, on the way visit local tribal market.
What's Included
All transfer in/out
4WD including driver/guide and all his expenses, gas expenses and insurance
Replacement vehicle in case of malfunction
All entrance fees
Local guides fees on each site
Accommodation mentioned based on full board basis (Breakfast, lunch and Dinner)
What's Excluded
Personal expenses
Alcoholic drinks
Insurance
Repatriation
International flight.
Visa fees
Domestic flights mentioned on the plan
Tips
Photography/Videography fees
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Standard | |
1 To 4 | USD 2500 Per Person |
This is a private tour |