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In three days, you will explore the rich cultures of the Omo Valley tribes, starting with the Hamer tribe, renowned for their distinctive red soil hair coloring and the traditional bull-jumping ceremony, a rite of passage for young men. Next, you'll visit the Karo tribe, famous for their intricate body paintings and their picturesque settlement along the Omo River. The Mursi tribe will showcase their unique ear and lip loops, reflecting their cultural identity. Additionally, you will encounter the Banna, Tsemay, and Ari tribes, each offering fascinating insights into their traditions and harmonious relationship with the surrounding nature.
Highlights
3 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Government tax
Airport pick up and Drop off
Lunch
Dinner
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Accommodation hotel or camping depend on your interest
All entrance fee as per program
Domestic Flights
Bull jumping ceremony
3 Days Omo valley Tours
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In three days, you will explore the rich cultures of the Omo Valley tribes, starting with the Hamer tribe, renowned for their distinctive red soil hair coloring and the traditional bull-jumping ceremony, a rite of passage for young men. Next, you'll visit the Karo tribe, famous for their intricate body paintings and their picturesque settlement along the Omo River. The Mursi tribe will showcase their unique ear and lip loops, reflecting their cultural identity. Additionally, you will encounter the Banna, Tsemay, and Ari tribes, each offering fascinating insights into their traditions and harmonious relationship with the surrounding nature.
Highlights
3 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Government tax
Airport pick up and Drop off
Lunch
Dinner
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Accommodation hotel or camping depend on your interest
Fly Addis Ababa (ADD) - Jinka (BCO) - Continue Driving to Turmi
Your driver and guide will meet you at Jinka (Baco) airport and continue a 130 km (2 hours) drive to Turmi town to visit the Hamar tribe. You may see Aari, Banna, or Hamar tribal market on the way on a market day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday). In the late afternoon, you will visit a remote Hamar tribe village and get an authentic immersion experience with the Hamar people. You may also attend tribal ceremonial events such as the Hamar Bull Jumping Ceremony (optional), or Evangadi Dancing Ceremony (optional).
OVERNIGHT: Buska Lodge Turmi
7 hours
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Demeka
Dimeka is the best village to meet the Hamar, a people from the Omo valley. It is best to arrange to travel between Turmi and Junka on a Saturday, the big market day.
The women's ornaments made up of bracelets and pearl encrusted leather are impressive, as is their skin, spread with a red mud mask made from clay and butter and covered with scars. Some women also wear large necklaces or collars to show they are married. The market is mainly dedicated to cattle, and to common consumer goods: vegetables, cereals, etc. But you can also find some handicrafts.
A local guide is not essential but is a good source of information. He took us to the village of Bashada potters at Argude, which is not far and where you can buy authentic handicraft souvenirs.
