Cultural immersion with Omo Valley tribes 4 days Omo Valley cultural tours

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ID: GYG485694-859545
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Country: Ethiopia

Duration: 4 days


Description

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,
Continue driving to Turmi for your introduction of Hame people, walk through their garden and neighborhood. Overnight Turmi

Day 2: Excursions to Ngangathom and Dassenech people who are both living around the river but quite in distance. Full day spent visiting these two different ethnicities and then possibly attend some ceremonies ( depending on the dates) Overnight Turmi

Day 3: Visit Karo ( or Weekly tribal Market ) in the morning and then drive to Jinka where you can visit a museum that narrates Omo valley people and their settlements. Overnight Jinka

Day 4: Mursi people and fly to Addis Ababa
Early morning, drive to Mago national park where the famous Mursi people are living. Mursi ladies are one of the most recognizable women for their lip- plates inserting. After, walking around their village, drive back to Jinka for lunch and take the plane back to Addis Ababa. Late afternoon, free time for shopping or short walk in Addis before going to one of the known cultural Restaurant for live music and dance.

End of the tour

Highlights

  • Omo Valley cultural immersion
  • Mursi, Hamer, and Dassenech people
  • Improvising to your interest and time

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Guests can be picked up from the airport, hotels or any other locations they want to start the tour.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.