Duration
4-Day
Overview
A 4-day Omo Valley trip exploring Jinka, Turmi, Arbore, Karo, Banna, and Mursi tribes. Visit local markets, vibrant villages, body painting traditions, and the Hamar bull-jumping ceremony, with scenic drives, cultural encounters, and comfortable lodges.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Addis Ababa to Addis Ababa (City)
Via Jinka (Lower Omo Valley), Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)
Country & park
Ethiopia
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
18 years
Activities
Getting around: minivan, bus, normal 4x4 vehicle, hiking/walking & air transfer
Accommodation
Emerald Lodge Turmi Mid-range lodge in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) – Breakfast Included +11 Photos +10 Photos - Mid-range lodge in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) – Breakfast Included
Meals
Breakfast Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$1,375 USD
$1,320 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
$1,375 USD
$1,320 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour is unavailable for children.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.
Quote flow
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Route
country
Ethiopia
Start
Addis Ababa (Day 1)
Day 1
Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)
Day 2-3
Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)
End
Addis Ababa (City) (Day 4)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and hotels.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
18
Minimum age of 18 years
The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.
Activities & Transportation
Getting around: minivan, bus, normal 4x4 vehicle, hiking/walking & air transfer
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1-2
Emerald Lodge Turmi Mid-range lodge in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) – Breakfast Included +11 Photos +10 Photos
Mid-range lodge in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 3
Nasa Hotel Budget hotel in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley) – Breakfast Included
Budget hotel in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 4
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Fly Addis To Jinka see omo
Fly Addis Ababa to Jinka (BCO). Upon arrival, we pick you up at Jinka Airport with a comfortable 4WD equipped with modern AC and charging facilities, and transfer you to your hotel. After lunch, we begin the journey to Turmi. On the way, we stop to see the Dimeka Market and a Hamar village. The Hamar people are one of the most beautiful tribes in the Omo Valley, known for their pastoral lifestyle, raising cattle, goats, and sheep. They value cattle deeply, similar to their neighboring tribes, and use clay to shape their unique hairstyles. During your night in Turmi, you may also witness the traditional “bull-jumping” ceremony, a rite of passage every young man must complete before marriage. Overnight Emerland. Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Jinka (Lower Omo Valley) Stay: Emerald Lodge Turmi Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 2
Turmi to Airbore
Turmi - Airbore - Turmi in te morning after breakfast drive to Arbore. The Arbore tribes settled in the harshest arid land on a scorching sun Arbore Girls and women are adorned with beads and bracelets. They dress in skirts made from skin uniquely designed and decorated with beads and pieces of metal. Arbore men wrap a white piece of cloth on their haeds. After visiting their deep village life continue driving to Turmi over night Emerland. Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) Stay: Emerald Lodge Turmi Mid-range lodge located in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 3
Turmi Karo Jinka
Turmi – Karo – Jinka In the morning, after breakfast, we will drive to the Karo tribe, who live along the Omo River. They are closely related to the Hamar tribe but have their own distinct culture and language. The Karo are famous for their artistic body painting. After the visit, we drive back to Turmi for lunch, then continue to Jinka. On the way, we stop to visit Banna villages and the Keyafer Market, one of the most colorful markets in the Omo Valley. Finally, we continue the drive to Jinka. Budget hotel located in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) Stay: Nasa Hotel Budget hotel located in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 4
Jinka mursi addis ababa fly back
Jinka – Mursi – Addis Ababa In the morning, after breakfast, we will pick you up from the hotel and drive to the Mursi village through Mago National Park. The Mursi women wear circular clay plates on their lower lip and earlobes, and the men are known for their traditional stick fighting. After the visit, we drive back to Jinka for your to fly to Addis and departure home. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Addis Ababa (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All flights during the tour
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Addis Ababa
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to/from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Rotate Ethiopian Tours
5.0 operator rating
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Office In
Ethiopia
Size
20-50 employees (Founded in 2014)
Member Of
ETOA & ETA
Tour Types
Budget camping tours that can start every day (clients assist with camp chores)
Destinations
Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour is unavailable for children.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Emerald Lodge Turmi Mid-range lodge in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) – Breakfast Included +11 Photos +10 Photos - Mid-range lodge in Turmi (Lower Omo Valley) – Breakfast Included. Meals: Breakfast Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Addis Ababa
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Rotate Ethiopian Tours, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
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