Lower Omo Valley

Day 1

Upon arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, a representative from Enat Ethiopia Tours will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. Founded in 1886 by Emperor Menelik II, Addis Ababa is located at 2,438 meters above sea level—making it the third highest capital in the world. The city offers a pleasant climate year-round, with an average temperature of 25°C. Your city tour begins at the National Museum, home of ‘Lucy’—a 3.5-million-year-old hominid fossil. You’ll also explore the Ethnographic Museum and Holy Trinity Cathedral, final resting place of Emperor Haile Selassie.

Discover Ethiopia’s layered history inside the National Museum of Addis Ababa.

Day 2

Board your domestic flight to Jinka. Upon arrival, your guide will greet you and take you on a scenic 2-hour drive (130 km) to Turmi. Along the way, enjoy Ethiopia’s rural beauty and—on market days—encounter the vibrant Aari, Banna, or Hamar tribal communities. Visit a traditional Hamar village and experience their distinctive hairstyles, beaded jewelry, and ochre-colored garments. If the timing allows, you may witness a Hamar bull-jumping ceremony or Evangadi dance, both rich expressions of heritage and identity. Overnight at Emerland Lodge, Turmi.

Day 3

Set out for the Karo Korcho village, located about 65 km from Turmi. Perched above the Omo River, this village is home to the Karo tribe, celebrated for their stunning body painting and beadwork. Meet locals, learn about their decorative traditions, and—if you wish—have your own face or body painted in Karo style. Return to Turmi for lunch and, depending on the day, visit a local tribal market. Later, drive back to Jinka (2 hours) where you’ll check in to Eco-Omo Lodge or NESA Hotel for the night.

The Karo are renowned for their artistry in natural body and face painting.

Day 4

Drive 50 km to visit the Mursi people, one of the most iconic tribes in the Omo Valley. Known for the large clay lip plates worn by women and distinctive scarification traditions, the Mursi continue to live in remote villages between Mago and Omo National Parks. Your visit offers an opportunity to engage with their lifestyle respectfully and learn about their deep-rooted customs. Afterward, return to Jinka for your flight back to Addis Ababa. This marks the end of an eye-opening journey through one of the world’s last bastions of living tribal cultures.