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Description
See popular tribal groups of Ethiopia such as the Karo, Hamar, Dassenech, Mursi, Ari and Benna tribes on this tour. Get a chance to explore a tribal market, do boat rides and also view the fauna of this region which includes aquatic birds.
Highlights
- Explore Unique Tribes: Immerse in Omo Valley's distinct tribes, from Hamar to Mursi
- Encounter Tribal Traditions: Witness cultural rituals, markets, and daily life
- Cultural Insights: Gain a deep understanding of Ethiopia's diverse ethnic groups
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1: Jinka expand_more
Arrive at Jinka Airport, where your private driver and guide will pick you up. You will be driven for a few hours to Hammer, where you will stay overnight at the Kizo Lodge.
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Day 2: Hamar & Karo tribe expand_more
Have an early start and visit two different tribes. First, you will see the Karo tribe, a tribe which lives near the Omo River.
Drive back to see the Hamar tribe and visit the village also. If possible, you will also go to the market (if the tour coincides with the market days).
Spend this night at a lodge or campground.
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Day 3: Dassenech, Bena Tribe expand_more
Have an early start and visit the Dassenech tribe, a tribe which you will need to reach by crossing a river by boat.
Afterwards, visit the Bena and Tsemay tribe market in Alduba with your Omo tour guide.
Drive via Benna to stay overnight at Bena village.
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Day 4: Mursi Tribe expand_more
Have an early start and visit the Mursi tribe, known for the large clay plates that the women wear in their lower lips.
In the late afternoon, drive back to Jinka.
After lunch, visit a museum.
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Day 5: Ari expand_more
In the morning, visit the Ari tribe/ market and have lunch before heading to the Jinka Airport to catch your flight back home.
What's Included
All meals and accommodation, including hot and soft drinks, plus purified bottled water. B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner: as the Itinerary lodge/hotel and camping. The guide has available materials (big tent, mattress, bedsheet, gas cylinder, other cooking equipment), and will buy fresh food items: vegetables, fruits, goats and so on from a nearby market.
All ground transportation in a Land cruiser, including fuel and driver.
The guide's service & professional fees. The guide speaks English and the local tribal language and is a very informative (Ethiopian) guide
All entrance/community and local associations fees at each destination
Boat trip on Omo
Special fees like Ekuli, Donga, bull jumping, market, Evangadi etc.
Government tax across the trip service
Scout on the Mursi Park
Photo fees
What's Excluded
Excluded the cost of alcoholic drinks and domestic flights
Know before you go
Alliance Omo Valley guide is well equipped and has made a remarkable reputation with key activities of tourists to explore the culture and nature of the place where you visit.
SHORT OMO VALLEY TOUR (From Jinka)
Duration: 5 Days
If you are presented on time and would like a shorter tour, the sample itinerary of this "Short Omo Valley Tour" maybe for you
Costs:
There is a breakdown of what it cost to do this tour of Alliance Omo Valley Tour. A few things to keep in mind when looking at this is that actually planned to be in Omo Valley for 5 days may cost the interest of service should be offered upon your requirement. The guide honoured the original agreement and paid the full amount that was owed on your arrival. The only thing this doesn’t include is the flights that you took both internationally and domestically since it will differ for each traveller.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Persons | |
| 1 To 20 | USD 600 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |