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Description
Sign up for this 3-day tour and travel to Hamer village to witness a traditional dance called Evangadi and meet the Dasenach tribes crossing the Omo River. Head towards Karo village to learn about painting & scarification of their bodies and explore Mursi village, whose women like to wear terracotta jewellery on their enormously stretched lower lips.
Highlights
- Enjoy the traditional dance called Evangadi
- Head over to Omo River and meet the Dasenach tribes
- Shop around the weekly market at Keyafer village
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Day 1: Addis Ababa - Jinka - Turmi expand_more
- Arrive at Jinka Airport and then drive to Turmi with your Ethiopian guide.
- Visit Hamer to witness a traditional dance called Evangadi.
- Overnight stay at the hotel or camp in the village.
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Day 2: Turmi - Karo - Jinka expand_more
- Go for an early morning excursion to Omorate and meet the Dasenach tribes by crossing the Omo River on a wooden boat. Or other option-
- Set off for a Korocho excursion to visit the Karo. The Karos residing on the bank of the Omo River are celebrated for painting and scarifying their bodies. Return to Turmi for lunch.
- Drive to the weekly market at Keyafer Village. Stop here to visit the Thursday or Demaka Saturday weekly markets.
- Visit the Banna, Ari, Hamer and Tsemay tribes.
- Drive to Jinka. Stay overnight at a Jinka resort or omo eco-lodge.
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Day 3: Mursi Village - Fly Back expand_more
- Head out for an excursion to a Mursi village (approx 66 km from Jinka). The Mursi are one of the original ethnic groups in Ethiopia, and they live in meagre huts made of straw leaves. The women wear terra cotta jewellery on their enormously stretched lower lips and ear lobes, while the men are famous for their hairstyle.
- Drive to Jinka Airport and fly back to Addis Ababa.
What's Included
- Private car 4x4
- Accommodation - standard or luxury depends on the availability
- Full board meal plan
- Private guide
- Fuel and driver allowances
- Village fee for community-based projects
- Multilingual Ethiopian tour guide
- Park entrance fee
What's Excluded
- Domestic flights
- Photography fees in villages
- Ceremony fees such as bull jumping
- Tips and personal spending
Know before you go
- The price depends on the number of people in the group.
- Please enquire about private and over four people's sharing tours.
Meeting Point
Jinka Airport
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Persons | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 900 Per Person |
| 5 To 12 | USD 850 Per Person |
| 13 To 20 | USD 750 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |
Starting From
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USD 900 / person