Lower Omo Valley Tour (5 Days)

5 Days

Book your 5 days Lower Omo Valley Tour by Top Omo Valley Tours, a local tour operator based in Jinka, Lower Omo Valley Ethiopia. Discover captivating cultural traditions by booking Lower Omo Valley tour to the tribes.

The Omo Valley tribes are known for their captivating cultural traditions that have been passed down through generations. From intricate body paintings to elaborate ceremonies, every aspect of their culture tells a story. Witnessing these traditions firsthand allows you to gain a deeper appreciation for the rich tapestry of human heritage.

Overview of This 5 Days Omo Valley Tour

All prices listed below are for a private tour, you will not join a group. Below are the high-end tour price of this package for different group sizes;

  • The price for a solo traveler is $1250 USD.
  • The price for two up to four (2 – 4) people $750 per person USD.

Highlights of this Private 5 Day Lowet Omo Valley Tour

  • Omo Valley tribes: Mursi, Banna, Hamer, Kara (Karo), Dassanech, and Aari tribes
  • The Colorful Markets of the Omo Valley Tribes
  • The Bull Jumping Ceremony (Most Probable)
  • The Konso Village which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • The Dorze Village and People

5 Day Omo Valley Tour Itinerary

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

Drive 65 km (1 hour) west to visit the Kara (Karo) people who live by the Omo River and experience their culture and lifestyle. The Karo (Kara) tribe is the smallest ethnic group in Omo Valley. They are famous for elaborate body and face paintings. You can get your face or body painted like the Karo way of beautification. You will return to Turmi for lunch, you may attend a tribal market on a market day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday). You may also see the Bull Jumping Ceremony of the Hamar (optional) or the Evangadi Dancing Ceremony (Optional).
Overnight: Paradise Lodge Turmi

After breakfast, depart around 8:30 am on a 72 km (1 hour) drive to Omo Rate town to genuinely experience the culture and way of life of the Dassanech tribe. It is the last town near the Kenyan border, you will go to the immigration post before heading to the Dassanech village. You will cross the Omo River by a dugout canoe and walk for about 10 minutes to get to the village. Return to Turmi for lunch, you may attend a tribal market on a market day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday). You may also see the Bull Jumping Ceremony (optional). Finally, continue to Jinka to spend the night at the Eco-Omo Lodge.
Overnight: Eco-Omo Lodge Jinka (from the new building rooms)

Visit the famous Mursi tribe by driving 50 km crossing the Mago National Park. Meet with the Mursi people whose women wear lip plates. After interacting genuinely with the Mursi, you will return to Jinka and continue driving 150 km to Konso, and visit the Konso village.
Overnight: Kanta Lodge Konso

On this day, you will continue on a 130 km drive to visit the Dorze people who live on Guge Mountain at an altitude of 2400m. The Dorze people are famous for handicrafts such as weaving and pottery. You will experience the preparation of Kocho, local food from the false banana plant (Enset). After lunch, you will go to Arba Minch Airport for the afternoon flight to Addis Ababa.

Includes/Excludes

Cost Includes

  • Transportation (4WD vehicle with driver and fuel starting from Jinka airport),
  • Guide and local guides
  • Food all along the trip (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Accommodations during the trip: the best in the destinations
  • All entrance fees except ceremonies
  • All the required permits and paperwork
  • Photo fees in tribal villages

Cost Excludes

  • International & Domestic Airfare
  • Visa Charges
  • Your travel and medical insurance
  • Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, telephone, laundry, etc.
  • Food and accommodations in Addis Ababa
  • Ceremonial Events; Bull Jumping ceremony, Evangadi dancing etc.
  • Tips, Invitations, etc.

Frequently asked Questions

Is it a private tour or am I going to join others?

This tour is a private tour, you will have your private 4WD SUV with a driver, guide, and local guides in tribal villages.

You can send your enquiry via the form below.

Lower Omo Valley Tour (5 Days)
9% Off
From $825.00 $750.00
/ Adult (from 2 to 4 Pax)
From $1,375.00 $1,250.00
/ Solo Traveler

Trip Facts

  • Excellent Condition Private 4WD SUV
  • High-End, The Best Available in Destination
  • Jinka (BCO)
  • Arba Minch (AMH)
  • Private, Luxury, High-End
  • Includes National and International Dishes
  • English Speaking Local Guide

Top Omo Valley Tours: Jinka (Omo River Valley) Ethiopia

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