2-Day Omo Valley Tour from Jinka to Turmi with Karo and Mursi Tribes
Highlights
Jinka, Turmi, Addis Ababa
cultural, photography, Tribal
Group Tour
2 Days
Easy
English
Description
Embark on a captivating 2-day cultural journey through Ethiopia’s Omo Valley, one of the most diverse and visually striking regions in Africa. Travel from Jinka to Turmi, visiting the Bena and Hamer tribes, known for their rich traditions and vibrant ceremonies such as bull jumping and the Evangadi dance. Explore the Karo tribe’s body art along the Omo River and encounter the iconic Mursi people, famous for their lip plates and elaborate hairstyles. Experience local markets, tribal life, and breathtaking landscapes on this unforgettable deep dive into Ethiopia’s living heritage.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Addis Ababa – Jinka – Turmi
- Arrive at Jinka Airport and meet your local Ethiopian guide.
Begin the drive from Jinka to Turmi through the scenic Omo Valley.
Stop at a local market depending on the day—Alduba (Tuesday), Keyafer (Thursday), or Demeka (Saturday).
Visit a Bena tribe village and learn about their customs and lifestyle.
Continue to Turmi and explore a Hamer tribe village known for its unique culture and traditions.
Arrive in Turmi by late afternoon and check in to your lodge or hotel.
Enjoy dinner and, if fortunate, attend a traditional Bull Jumping Ceremony, a rite of passage for young Hamer men.
Witness the Evangadi night dance, a vibrant cultural expression performed by Hamer youth.
Overnight in Turmi.
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Day 2: Turmi – Karo – Mursi – Jinka – Addis Ababa
- Depart early for a morning excursion to Korocho to visit the Karo tribe, known for elaborate body painting and scarification.
Return to Turmi for breakfast.
Visit another Hamer tribe village, or explore more of Turmi's cultural sites depending on interest and time.
Stop at a local market en route, based on the day—Tuesday (Alduba), Thursday (Keyafer), or Saturday (Demeka).
Drive to Jinka and have lunch in town.
Head out on an excursion to a remote Mursi village, where women wear large clay lip plates and men display traditional hairstyles.
Interact with one of Ethiopia's most iconic and visually distinctive tribal communities.
Return to Jinka and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Addis Ababa.
End of Tour.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 5 | /person |
| 6 to 10 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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