Cultural Immersion In Omo Valley Tribes – 4 Days

Overview

I designed this for my  Client to be happy and This will definitely be lifetime experience for anyone never been to Ethiopia. Omo Valley cultural expedition allows guests to immerse themselves into the most authentic lifestyles you would imagine in 21th century. Ethiopia is a very diversified nation with over 80 indigenous ethnicities living in harmony for over millennia. Omo valley is a perfect place for cultural enthusiast people where you can enjoy firsthand experience of the famous Mursi people – known for their women lip-piercing, Hamer who are also known for their elaborate hairdressing and evangadi dance after a successful ‘Bull-jumping’ ceremony, Nnagathom who lives at the bank of Omo River are known for unbelievable amount of embroideries. This tour combines several tribes and the beautiful nature they settle. Weekly market days and surprise festival will add exceptional feelings to the overall experience. We customize the tour based on the interest and time of our guests and are open for slight improvisation to satisfy your interest. We are certain you will return home with a complete humbleness and great thoughts after spending couple of days in Omo Valley.

Day 1: Fly From Addis To Jinka

The driver waiting you at the airport then drive to Jinka for lunch after lunche Turmi  on the way we stop to sea Dimeka market and Hammar village. The Hammar people who are the beautiful tribe in omo valley the tribe principally pastoralist breeding cattle goat and sheep. They have a similar veneration for cattle as their close neighbors. Who is using clay to make a shape their hairstyles. within two nights in Turmi you have  a chance to visit  the unique practice of “bull-jumping” every young man must accomplish prior to marriage and to become a man.
Overnight: Turmi

Day 2: Turmi – Dassanech – Turmi

In the morning after breakfast we  drive to omorate village to visit the Dassanech tribe.You will be led towards a village which is located in a remote area of the omo valley by the bank of omo river noticing the very hot weather in this area you will  understand the lifestyle of the Dassenech.The Dassenech have adapted themselves to nature and the different weather conditions at the right time of the year they will go out hunting for crocodiles which are easy to find in this area.After taking enough time with the Dasenech tribe we will reach back to Turmi.
Overnight: Turmi

Day 3: Turmi – Karo – Jinka

In the morning after breakfast we will drive to Kara tribe lives from the omo River.They are closely related to Hammer tribe, but do have their own culture and language.They are famous for their body painting . After Kara tribe we will drive back to Turmi for having lunch then we will keep drive to Jinka on the way we stop to visit different villages Benna and the Keyafar market  is the best colorful market in omo valley the drive to jinka.
Overnight: Jinka

Day 4: Jinka – Mursi

In the  morning after breakfast will peak you from the hotel and we will drive mursi Village though Mago national Park. The Mursi women wear circular clay plate on their lower lip as well ear lobes the men are known for the  stick fighting. After Mursi village back to Addis Abeba.

Price Includes: Vehicle with Fuel (gasoline), private driver,tour guide, All Entrance (Admission) fees, Hotel/Airport pick up and drop offs, Local family visits and lunch (home cooked Ethiopian food), Ethiopian Traditional Coffee Ceremony Experience, Local snacks and bottled water, Tea/Coffee, and all applicable taxes.

Price Doesn’t Includes: Alcoholic drinking and other expenses not mentioned above.