Fly from Addis Ababa to Jinka

Jinka - Upon arrival at the airport, there is an option to visit the National Museum or the bustling Merkato open market. In the afternoon, take a flight from Addis Ababa to Jinka, where a driver will meet you at the airport to take you to Ari village for a visit.

Visiting the Mursi Tribe in Mago Park and Drive to Turmi

Turmi - Start the day with a drive to Mago National Park to explore the Mursi highlands, home to one of Ethiopia’s most renowned tribes. The Mursi are famous worldwide for the decorative lip plates worn by the women, which stretch the lower lip significantly. The size of the plate is a symbol of beauty, pride, and desirability. Capture their culture and traditions through photography.
In the afternoon, return to Jinka for lunch. Continue the journey through the Omo Valley region to Turmi via Dimeka, stopping at Alduba market if it’s Thursday, to visit the Hamer tribes. The Hamer tribe is one of the largest in the Valley, known for their exquisite pottery and unique hairstyling. The men wear dramatic clay hair buns with ostrich feathers after killing a fierce animal.

Visiting Karo Tribe - Turmi

Visiting Omorate/ Dassanech Tribe

Omorate - Rise early to drive to the edge of the Omo River. Cross the river by canoe to visit the Dassanech tribe, a semi-nomadic group of about 40,000 people whose clans extend into Sudan, Kenya, and Southern Ethiopia. They are recognized for their distinctive and ornate hair buns. After photographing the tribe, return to Turmi to relax in the afternoon or explore the town of Turmi through photography.

Drive to Arba Minch and Visit Lake Chamo

Arba Minch - In the morning, drive to Arba Minch. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat trip on the clear blue waters of Lake Chamo to observe crocodiles, hippos, and various aquatic bird species. The northern shores of Lake Chamo are renowned for large crocodiles basking in the sun. Capture images of birds such as the African fish eagle, flamingos, herons, storks, and kingfishers.

Visiting Dorze Village and Fly Back to Addis Ababa

Dorze Village - In the morning, travel 40 km northwest of Arba Minch to the Guge Mountains to visit the Dorze and Chencha villages. Once warriors, the Dorze now engage in farming and weaving. They speak an Omotic language, and the Dorze name is synonymous with high-quality woven cotton cloth. Their beehive-shaped houses are made entirely of organic materials and feature small gardens with spices, cabbage, and tobacco.
After lunch, transfer to Arba Minch Airport for a flight back to Addis Ababa. Arrive in the late afternoon and transfer to a hotel for a day room to freshen up before the evening flight. Consider last-minute souvenir shopping at the markets. In the evening, enjoy a Farewell Dinner at a traditional restaurant with live cultural performances before departure.

• Village entrance
• Lunch
• Dinner
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Breakfast
• Photography Fee

• Visa fee
• International flight
• Personal Expenses
• Tips
• Alcohol

The Omo River Valley in southern Ethiopia is undoubtedly one of the most unique regions in the world. Within this small geographic area reside at least 30 distinct ethnolinguistic groups, whose lifestyles, until very recently, did not vary much from those of their ancestors. Elaborate body painting, scarification, women with clay lip plates, elaborate headdresses of clay and feathers help distinguish one tribe from one another. This part of Ethiopia, extending into northern Kenya, is incredible for both its cultural diversity and the isolation of its inhabitants for centuries past. As influences from the outside world inevitably encroach on this fascinating land, the people of the Omo Valley will face many challenges regarding their culture and way of life.

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