4 Days Omo Valley Tribal Tour
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About This Tour in Jinka
Why Visit Jinka?
Jinka, Ethiopia offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Jinka provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Jinka
You can reach Jinka, Ethiopia by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Domestic flights
- Alcoholic drinks
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
At the city center, close to the Old air field.
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Jinka-Mago National park-Jinka
Pick you up in Jinka at the airport... 12 hours
Pick you up in Jinka at the airport up on your arrival ,with a good condition 4WD with a built in modern AC systems as well as charging facilities , then continue driving to the Ari tribe's village who are settled on the Plateau lands surrounding the lower Omo Valley zonal Administrative town of Jinka. Then visit the village life of these societies from door to door by trekking. You will love meeting them in the middle of their daily life activities and interact with them by watching how they are very hospitable to welcome you to their communal village compound to have a coffee. After this activity (will take approximately 2 to 2&1/2 Hours) we drive back to town then after packing camping equipments and cooking materials and the professional with us we drive to the Mursi tribal communities deep village crossing through Mago National Park. This is a once in a lifetime authentic experience of unaffected cultures in the best of ways. We will camp within their communal village compound.
Jinka-Turmi
In the morning after having breakfast prepared by... 12 hours
In the morning after having breakfast prepared by our cook, we will walk around the village and witness the morning life activities. After this we drive back to Jinka and continue to one of the weekly market available destinations as to attend the most colorful weekly market in the whole of Omo Valley, which happens every, Thursday. It is a common market for three different Tribes of Ari, Banna, and Tsemay in one open area. You will enjoy visiting how the tribal societies trade activities and what their basic needs for their day to day life are. After visiting this market for some hours, we then drive to Turmi town of the Hammer Tribe. Overnight in Emerald Lodge.
Turmi-Konso
Stop 12 hours
... In the morning after breakfast we drive to Karo Tribe's village of Korcho located in near by the shore of Omo River where you will make a great deal of interactions with these unique tribes of Karo (The least numbered tribes in terms of population size). Visit their door to door activities by walking through their villages and interact with them by entering their home. After visiting this village for as long as you need, we then drive back to Turmi and then to Konso. Not forgetting to mention that we will make a quick stop in beautiful Panoramic view points for the eyes and the mind. We will visit the ancient and historically important village of the Konso tribes, a fortified city by stone and clay mud that dates back to some 500 years. A UNESCO registered heritage. Overnight in Kanta /Korrupta Lodge in Konso.
Konso-Arbaminch
Stop 5 hours
... In the morning after breakfast We will visit the ancient and historically important village of the Konso tribes, a fortified city by stone and clay mud that dates back to some 500 years. A UNESCO registered heritage. After this we drive to Arbaminch crossing through Gidole beautiful landscape and Konso villages where we will reach to Arbaminch at a perfect time to have a farewell coffee or juice. Then I will drop you at the airport for your flight back to Addis.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
