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Ethiopia · Tribal Experiences
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Isolated for millennia from the rest of the world, the beautiful Omo Valley of Ethiopia is home to an exciting mix of small and distinctive tribal groups. Spend three days in this remarkable destination with a local guide, meeting communities including the Ari, Mursi, Hamer, and Dassanech and learning about their uniquely ancient ways of life. Along the way, experience a simpler pastoral existence, enjoy local cuisine, music, and dance, and take part in a traditional coffee ceremony.
Isolated for millennia from the rest of the world, the beautiful Omo Valley of Ethiopia is home to an exciting mix of small and distinctive tribal groups.
From the itinerary
At a glance
Day by day
Meet your Omo Valley tour guide at Jinka Airport.
Drive to the Ari villages and spend time with the Ari people, who make up the largest population in the lower Omo Valley. Ari women wear skirts made from the ensete tree and are experts in pottery. Learn about their lifestyle and traditions.
Overnight stay in Jinka.
After an early breakfast, begin your drive to Mago National Park to visit the Mursi village.
Spend time with the Mursi, one of the many Ethiopian ethnic groups, and observe their way of life. They live in low huts made of straw leaves. The women like to wear terracotta on their stretched lower lips and earlobes.
Proceed to Turmi, where the Hamer people live. Meet and interact with the Turmi Hamer tribe.
Overnight stay in Turmi.
Begin your day with an early breakfast.
Head out for an excursion to Omorate to visit the Dassanech people, also called the people of the Delta, who live on the northern shore of Lake Turkana.
Drive back to Jinka for lunch and spend some leisure time in the city.
Attend a folkloric dinner in the evening as you taste several national dishes and watch dances by the various ethnic groups of Ethiopia. You will also get to attend a traditional coffee ceremony.
Transfer to the airport for your departure.
Where this trip takes you
Ari villages, Mago National Park (Mursi), Turmi (Hamer)
The route
The fine print
Accommodation as per itinerary
2 nights accommodation
Local taxes
National Park fees
Breakfast
Bottled water
English-speaking Ethiopian guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Food and drinks, unless specified
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Logistics
Your 3 days finish where they began, in Jinka.
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