On the first day of the Omo valley tour, we will have flight from Addis Ababa to Jinka. then you will drive to Turmi through Keyafar to attend the colorful local markets, Keyafer on Thursday, Alduba (Demeka) on Tuesday, and Monday market in Turmi. Then proceed to Hamer village to attend the most unique but seasonal traditional ceremony of bull jumping. At night, the bull-jumping day is called off after a colorful party with Evangadi’s dance (night dance). Meanwhile if there will not be bull jumping, you will visit Hamer village in the afternoon.

Overnight in Turmi Lodge or Similar

Early in the morning after your breakfast drive to Karo Village. Karo’s are a small clan with an estimated population of 3000 who live along the east banks of the Omo River. The Karo’s known by their beautiful village and their kid’s panting the faces and body.
Meanwhile, we will drive back to Turmi to have lunch and a short break. After lunch, visit Hamer people. Most importantly visit the most unique but seasonal event of bull jumping. Bull jumping is a ceremony where a boy is pronounced “man” after proving his capacity by jump 5 up to 13 cattle’s standing in a row. In addition, this day includes a special event in which a woman shows her appreciation for the bride groom by letting the boys whip them with a stick until they bleed. At night, the day is called off after a colorful party with Evan Gady dance (night dance). Meanwhile if there will not be bull jumping, you will drive to Jinka, Afternoon drive to Jinka.

Overnight in Nesa Pensión

In the morning, drive through the Mago National Park to a local village of Mursi. Mursi’s are known for their lower lip and earlobe plates. At mid-day we will drive back to Jinka for Lunch. Finally ahead over to the airport to return to Addis Ababa
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