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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
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
What's Not Included
- Domestic flights
- Ceremonial events fee
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Jinka - Turmi
Minalu will meet you at Jinka airport and continue driving 130km to Turmi town 6 hours
Minalu will meet you at Jinka airport and continue driving 130km to Turmi town. On the way, you will visit a tribal market such as Keyafer market (on Thursday), Alduba Market (on Tuesday), Dimeka market (on Saturday), or Turmi market (on Monday). If it's not a market day, you will visit a village of the Banna tribe on the way.
You may visit a Banna tribal market in Key Afer on Thursdays 1 hour
You may visit a Banna tribal market in Key Afer on Thursdays.
Visit Alduba market on Tuesday 1 hour
Visit Alduba market on Tuesday. It is a market where the Banna tribe buy and sell livestock and agricultural products.
You may visit Hamar tribe market in Dimeka on Saturday 1 hour
You may visit Hamar tribe market in Dimeka on Saturday.
You will also visit Hamer village on this day or the next day 16 hours
You will also visit Hamer village on this day or the next day. It depends on the availability of interesting ceremonial events. You will stay the next 2 days in Turmi and explore Omo Valley Ethiopia.
Turmi - Kara - Turmi
Drive 65km west of Turmi and meet the... 2 hours
Drive 65km west of Turmi and meet the Kara (Karo) tribe who are the masters of body and facial paintings. They live in a beautiful village by the shore of Omo River. You will meet the kara people and visit a family who will prepare a traditional coffee ceremony in their house. You will have the chance to discuss with the family and get a genuine connection with the people.
Visit Turmi market of the Hamar tribe on Monday and Thursday 18 hours
Visit Turmi market of the Hamar tribe on Monday and Thursday.
Turmi - Omo Rate - Jinka
Drive from Turmi to Omorate for 1 hour... 2 hours
Drive from Turmi to Omorate for 1 hour and visit the Dassanech tribe on the other side of the river by crossing the Omo River with a dugout canoe and return to Turmi for lunch. In the afternoon, you will visit a Tribal Market (or ceremonial event if available / not included in the cost).
Visit the Hamar Bull Jumping Ceremony (optional) if available 16 hours
Visit the Hamar Bull Jumping Ceremony (optional) if available.
Visit Jinka Ethnography museum 12 hours
Visit Jinka Ethnography museum.
Visit jinka museum 1 hour
Visit jinka museum.
Jinka - Mursi - Konso
Drive some 50km through the Mago National Park... 2 hours
Drive some 50km through the Mago National Park to meet face to face with the most famous Mursi tribe. The Mursi are popular for women to wear lip plates. They also do extensive body scarification. You will return to Jinka for lunch and continue the 140km drive on an asphalt road to Konso.
You will drive to the Mursi tribe village through the Mago National Park 1 minute
You will drive to the Mursi tribe village through the Mago National Park.
Drive 160 km from Jinka to Konso to... 2 hours
Drive 160 km from Jinka to Konso to visit the Konso people and their village, which is UNESCO'S world heritage site. You will also go to the Konso museum and chief's compound with the ancestral graveyard marked with Waka.
Visit the Konso museum 30 minutes
Visit the Konso museum.
Konso - Arba Minch
Drive from Konso to Arbaminch 2 hours 2 hours
Drive from Konso to Arbaminch 2 hours. After lunch in Arba Minch, you will continue to Dorze village 1-hour drive to see the incredible Dorze community.
Visit the Dorze community by going to the village 2 hours
Visit the Dorze community by going to the village. You will visit incredible elephant-shaped houses, weaving, and the traditional Kocho preparation from the false banana plant called Ensset.
Arba Minch - Lake Chamo - Fly to Addis Ababa
After breakfast, drive to Lake Chamo for a... 2 hours
After breakfast, drive to Lake Chamo for a short boat trip to see the Crocodiles and Hippos on the lake and return to Arbaminch. After an early lunch, you will be taken to the Airport for your flight back to Addis. This tour will end at Arba Minch Airport.
Boat trip on Lake Chamo 2 hours
Boat trip on Lake Chamo.
Experiencing the unique culture of the Dorze people 1 hour
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.
