About This Tour
Immerse yourself in one of the most culturally diverse and visually striking regions of Africa — the Omo Valley. Located in southern Ethiopia, this area is home to a rich tapestry of tribal communities such as the Hamar, Mursi, Karo, Dassenech, and more. On this tour, you’ll travel by 4×4 vehicle and canoe along the Omo River, visit vibrant weekly markets, witness traditional rituals like the Hamar bull-jumping ceremony, and explore villages where body painting, scarification, and lip-plate traditions remain alive. For photography lovers and culture seekers alike, it’s a journey through ancestral heritage and unspoiled landscapes.
Trip Highlights
- Meet and learn from multiple indigenous tribes: Hamar, Mursi, Karo, Dassenech, and more.
- Witness or participate in the iconic Hamar bull-jumping ceremony — a rite of passage.
- Explore the Karo tribe’s river bluffs, known for their elaborate body painting.
- Visit weekly tribal markets, such as those in Turmi or Key Afer, to see local trade and traditions.
- Canoe crossing on the Omo River to reach remote villages like those of the Dassenech.
- Learn about pastoral and agrarian lifestyles, traditional homes, and subsistence practices.
- Photograph striking rituals, traditional clothing, scarification, and body art.
