Camping with Omo Valley tribes will not only give you an in-depth insight into the cultural ways of life of the last traditional tribes in Ethiopia, but an excellent photographic opportunity as well.
You will Sleep in tribal villages under the African sky full of stars, and in The Morning Wake up to the sound of goats and playing children. Unzip your tent to find and be welcomed by hosting a tribal family who is Milking a goat, and preparing traditional foods.
Have up-close contact with the Mursi Tribes, Hamers tribes, Karo tribes, Dasenech tribes, and many more. Talk with the tribe members to learn about their meanings of life, beliefs, and ancestors around a fire. It will let you learn more about their culture, beautification, hairstyles, Jewelries, and close relationship with nature, their cattle, and their children. The body scar marks, tell a story and are done with a reason, lip plates worn by women are very Important. We will also have a chance to attend sacred Rituals and ceremonies and Have a unique experience.
Itinerary
Day 1 Arbaminch Arrival– Doze Village
Fly to Arbaminch In the morning. Drive to Dorze Village. The Dorze people are renowned for their weaving skills, music, dance, and beautiful elephant-shaped houses. They live in one of the most densely populated areas of the country. But they have maintained a lifestyle to coexist with the environment by practicing mixed farming, handicrafts and weaving. Drive to Arbaminch.
Overnight Camping
Day 2 Arbamich – Turmi
Drive to Turmi via Konso Village . Konso is a UNESCO World Heritage site for its traditional Landscape terracing systems. With wonderful Walled Villages, Old community squares, Stone monuments, Generation poles, and carved statues. Konso has an immensely rich historical heritage and a Traditional Village atmosphere. Drive further crossing the Weito River, homes of stemay tribes and Bena tribes to arrive in Turmi.
Over Night Camping Turmi Hamer VIllage
Day 3 Turmi – Omorate
In the morning After breakfast Drive to Korcho. One of the Village of Karo People. Karo tribes call themselves Kara. which means fish eaters. Their most famous for their artistic body painting. After Visiting the Karo tribe we will back to Turmi for lunch. Afterward, we will visit Hamer Market, Bull Jumping ceremony, or Hamer Village.
Over Night Camping in Turmi Hamer Village
Day 4 Turmi- Karo
After breakfast, Drive to Omorate Home to the Dassanech tribe, on the border with Kenya along the Omo River and north of Lake Turkana. Cross the Omo River and visit their Mobile Village. Afterward drive back to Turmi for lunch then drive to Jinka on the way you will have a chance of attending the bull Jumping ceremony of Hamers Boy rites of Passage, Visit Hamer Village or Visit tribal market in Turmi on Market Day.
Over Night Camping in Karo Village
Day 5 Turmi – Jinka
In The Morning We drive to Jinka where we will stay for the night. Jinka is home to The Ari People. Although Ari tribes are more modern they are the biggest tribes in omo valley and they are still in their traditional villages. On our way, if it is the Market day we may stop at Dimkea, Key Afer, or other small tribal Markets. We may see the Benna tribe, hammer tribe, and Tsemay tribes.
Over Night Hotel in Jinka
Day 6 Fly Addis Ababa Jinka
After Early Morning breakfast, we Drive to Mursi Village crossing Mago National Park. The Mursi tribes are the most well-known, because of the big lip plates of the Mursi women Which became the most Exotic Image of Omo Valley tribes. After spending time with the Mursi people we will drive back to Jinka for Lunch and transfer to the airport. Fly to Addis Ababa!
End of Tour