4-Day Omo Valley Tribes
Tour highlights
You'll discover the unique culture of the Mursi, Karo, and Hamer tribes in the Omo Valley on a 4-day tour from Addis Ababa. You will visit the Mago National Park, see the lip plates of the Mursi women, explore the weekly market of the Hamer tribe, and visit the weekly market of the Hammer tribe and see their traditional dances.
Itinerary Overview
You'll discover the unique culture of the Mursi, Karo, and Hamer tribes in the Omo Valley on a 4-day tour from Addis Ababa. You will visit Mursi tribes known with lip plates of the Mursi women, explore the weekly market of the Hamer tribe, and visit the weekly market of the Hammer tribe and see their traditional dances.
Travel Itinerary
On your arrival at Jinka Airport, you'll meet your guide and drive to Key afer to visit The mursi tribes. The Mursi are a distinctive group of ethnic groups best known for their unique item of decoration — lip plates. Women of Mursi wear circular clay plates on their lower lip. Continue driving to turmi.
Overnight: Emerald Lodge - Turmi
After an early breakfast, you will drive to Turmi, visiting the Karo village of Korcho on the way, with a stunning location overlooking the Omo River. The Karo people, who are the smallest in number tribe of the Omo Valley, are known to be the most decorated. In the afternoon, you will visit the colorful weekly market of the Hammer tribe.
In the cool morning, you will drive to Omorate to visit the Desanech (Geleb) tribal village after crossing the Omo River by boat. The Desanech are nomadic pastoralists found across the western bank of the Omo River south of Lake Turkana very close to the Kenyan border. In the afternoon, you will drive to Hamer Village. The Hamer displays an elaborate and diverse selection of body decorations. They are also identifiable for their high cheekbones and elaborate custom of beads, cowries, leather, and thick copper necklaces.
Terms of Service
Price Includes
- PRICE INCLUDES
- • Domestic flight tickets
- • Transportation by 4x4 Land Cruiser & Minivan
- Breakfast
- Accommodation at mid-range hotels
- Airport pick-up and drop-off transfers
- Professional local guide services
- All entrance fees and permits
- Bottled drinking water during tours
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Essence Ethiopia Tours is a dedicated team of travel enthusiasts committed to showcasing the wonders of Ethiopia. We pride ourselves on our local expertise and our ability to create tailor-made experiences that resonate with your travel aspirations.
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