5-Day Omo Valley Cultural Expedition: Tribal Safari
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Included/Exclude
- Round-trip flights Addis Ababa – Jinka
- All ground transportation in a 4x4 vehicle with driver
- Professional English-speaking guide experienced in Omo Valley culture
- Accommodation (lodges or camping) with meals as specified
- Entrance fees to parks and tribal areas
- Bottled water and necessary permits
- International flights to/from Ethiopia
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses, souvenirs, and tips
- Optional extras such as additional excursions or drinks
Tour Plan
- Fly from Addis Ababa to Jinka, the gateway to the Omo Valley tribes. Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to the nearby Ari tribe villages. Explore their cultural practices, traditional crafts, and lifestyle. Overnight stay in Jinka.
Drive to Mago National Park area to visit the famous Mursi tribe, known for their lip plates and body painting. Enjoy nature walks along the Omo River and wildlife spotting. Overnight camping or lodge near Mago Park.
Visit the Hamar tribe villages, known for stick-fighting ceremonies and elaborate hairstyles. Continue to the Karo tribe on the banks of the Omo River, famous for body scarification and face painting. Enjoy cultural interactions and photography opportunities. Overnight camping or lodge stay.
- Visit the Dassanech tribe near the Lower Omo River region and explore the Nyangatom tribe known for their cattle-herding lifestyle. Experience river crossings and traditional ceremonies (season permitting). Overnight stay near Lower Omo or return to Jinka.
- Morning visit to Jinka Museum for insights into Omo Valley history and anthropology. Fly back to Addis Ababa in the afternoon. End of tour or onward connections.
