Embark on a 6-day adventure through the Omo River Valley in southern Ethiopia to discover the rich cultural diversity of this unique region. Explore the traditions, body art, and lifestyles of the 30 distinct ethno-linguistic groups that call this area home.
Embark on a 6-day adventure through the Omo River Valley in southern Ethiopia to discover the rich cultural diversity of this unique region. Explore the traditions, body art, and lifestyles of the 30 distinct ethno-linguistic groups that call this area home.
Turmi - Your guide will welcome you at Jinka (Baco) Airport and start a 130 km (2 hours) drive to Turmi town where the Hamar tribe resides in nearby villages. If it is a market day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday), you will visit a tribal market either in Jinka, Kako, Keyafer, Alduba, or Turmi town. In the late afternoon, you will visit a…
Turmi - Your guide will welcome you at Jinka (Baco) Airport and start a 130 km (2 hours) drive to Turmi town where the Hamar tribe resides in nearby villages. If it is a market day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday), you will visit a tribal market either in Jinka, Kako, Keyafer, Alduba, or Turmi town. In the late afternoon, you will visit a Hamar tribal village and get an authentic immersion experience with the Hamar tribe. You may also see the Bull Jumping Ceremony of the Hamar (optional) or the Evangadi Dancing Ceremony (Optional).
Overnight: Paradise Lodge Turmi
- Accommodation included
- Meals covered: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Local guide to enhance your experience
- Entrance fees as per itinerary
- Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
- All government taxes taken care of
- Airport and departure taxes handled
- Accommodation included
- Meals covered: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Local guide to enhance your experience
- Entrance fees as per itinerary
- Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
- All government taxes taken care of
- Airport and departure taxes handled
- Gratuities
- Drinks
- Domestic flight
- Gratuities
- Drinks
- Domestic flight
The Omo River Valley in southern Ethiopia is undoubtedly one of the most unique regions in the world. Within this small geographic area reside at least 30 distinct ethno-linguistic groups, whose lifestyles, until very recently, did not vary much from those of their ancestors. Elaborate body painting, scarification, women with clay lip plates, elaborate…
The Omo River Valley in southern Ethiopia is undoubtedly one of the most unique regions in the world. Within this small geographic area reside at least 30 distinct ethno-linguistic groups, whose lifestyles, until very recently, did not vary much from those of their ancestors. Elaborate body painting, scarification, women with clay lip plates, elaborate headdresses of clay and feathers help distinguish one tribe from one another. This part of Ethiopia, extending into northern Kenya, is incredible for both its cultural diversity and the isolation of its inhabitants for centuries past.
As influences from the outside world inevitably encroach on this fascinating land, the people of the Omo Valley will face many challenges regarding their culture and way of life.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.