Top Omo Valley Tours (omovalleytravel.com) is the #1 cultural tour operator in Ethiopia. It is owned by Minalu Adem, a local expert born and raised in the Omo Valley. Minalu has written books about the tribes of the Omo Valley. Our tribal tours can begin in Addis Ababa, Jinka, or Arba Minch and end in one of these cities. Our six-day Omo Valley tour is a unique package led by local professionals with over two decades of experience. Our guides speak most of the languages spoken in the Omo River region, and our trips adhere to the principles of sustainable and responsible tourism. Book with us to immerse yourself in the local culture and enjoy authentic experiences and genuine interactions with the Omo Valley tribes.
Jinka, Ethiopia
Minalu will meet you at Jinka airport and continue driving 130km to Turmi town. On the way, you will visit a tribal market such as Keyafer market (on Thursday), Alduba Market (on Tuesday), Dimeka market (on Saturday), or Turmi market (on Monday). If it's not a market day, you will visit a village of the Banna tribe on the way.
Key Afer, Ethiopia
You may visit a Banna tribal market in Key Afer on Thursdays.
It is a market where the Banna tribe buy and sell livestock and agricultural products.
Turmi, Ethiopia
You will also visit Hamer village on this day or the next day. It depends on the availability of interesting ceremonial events. You will stay the next 2 days in Turmi and explore Omo Valley Ethiopia.
Jinka, Ethiopia
Drive 65km west of Turmi and meet the Kara (Karo) tribe who are the masters of body and facial paintings. They live in a beautiful village by the shore of Omo River. You will meet the kara people and visit a family who will prepare a traditional coffee ceremony in their house. You will have the chance to discuss with the family and get a genuine connection with the people.
Turmi, Ethiopia
Visit Turmi market of the Hamar tribe on Monday and Thursday.
r side of the river by crossing the Omo River with a dugout canoe and return to Turmi for lunch. In the afternoon, you will visit a Tribal Market (or ceremonial event if available / not included in the cost).
Turmi, Ethiopia
Visit the Hamar Bull Jumping Ceremony (optional) if available.
Jinka, Ethiopia
Visit Jinka Ethnography museum.
on top of hill in Jinka, Jinka, Ethiopia
Visit jinka museum.
Konso, Ethiopia
Drive some 50km through the Mago National Park to meet face to face with the most famous Mursi tribe. The Mursi are popular for women to wear lip plates. They also do extensive body scarification. You will return to Jinka for lunch and continue the 140km drive on an asphalt road to Konso.
Ethiopia
You will drive to the Mursi tribe village through the Mago National Park.
Konso, Ethiopia
Drive 160 km from Jinka to Konso to visit the Konso people and their village, which is UNESCO'S world heritage site. You will also go to the Konso museum and chief's compound with the ancestral graveyard marked with Waka.
On the road with Stawberry Fields Eco-Lodge, Konso, Ethiopia
Visit the Konso museum.
Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Drive from Konso to Arbaminch 2 hours. After lunch in Arba Minch, you will continue to Dorze village 1-hour drive to see the incredible Dorze community.
Dorze, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Visit the Dorze community by going to the village. You will visit incredible elephant-shaped houses, weaving, and the traditional Kocho preparation from the false banana plant called Ensset.
Arba Minch, Ethiopia
After breakfast, drive to Lake Chamo for a short boat trip to see the Crocodiles and Hippos on the lake and return to Arbaminch. After an early lunch, you will be taken to the Airport for your flight back to Addis. This tour will end at Arba Minch Airport.
Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Boat trip on Lake Chamo.
Dorze, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Experiencing the unique culture of the Dorze people
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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