Ethiopia · Tribal Experiences

2-Day Omo Valley Tribal Tour from Jinka to Turmi with Karo and Mursi

2 Days Round trip from Jinka Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Bena and Hamer tribe villages and learn about their customs
  • 02 Explore vibrant local markets depending on the day (Alduba, Keyafer, or Demeka)
  • 03 Witness a traditional Bull Jumping Ceremony and the Evangadi night dance, if fortunate
  • 04 Encounter the Mursi tribe, known for their lip plates and traditional hairstyles

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 through breathtaking landscapes, 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 the living heritage of this remarkable region.

Enjoy dinner and, if fortunate, attend a traditional Bull Jumping Ceremony, a rite of passage for young Hamer men.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Addis Ababa, Omo National Park, Jinka, Turmi
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Jinka Arrival and Omo Valley Journey to 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.

2
Day 02

Karo and Mursi Tribal Encounters Before Return to 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 your 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.

Omo Valley, Karo body painting on the Omo River, Hamer Bull Jumping in Turmi

Where this trip takes you

Omo Valley, Karo body painting on the Omo River, Hamer Bull Jumping in Turmi

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Jinka 4 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation in Turmi
  • Daily breakfast
  • All entrance fees to villages and cultural sites
  • 4x4 vehicle with fuel and driver allowance
  • Photography fees at tribal villages
  • Services of a professional local guide

What's Not Included

  • Domestic flights
  • Lunch and dinner
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Photography fees at local markets or for individual portraits on the street
  • Tips and gratuities

What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Mosquito repellent

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Jinka International Airport, Jinka, Ethiopia
Tour start
Jinka, Ethiopia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Jinka.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $400.00 — $445.00
Double Sharing $400.00 — $445.00

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