Take a short but powerful journey into one of Africa’s most culturally diverse regions with Dejene Ethiopia Tours on this overnight trip to Jinka and the Omo Valley. Perfect for travelers short on time, this tour provides an authentic introduction to Ethiopia’s southern tribes.
Fly from Addis Ababa to Jinka, a lively market town and the base for exploring the Omo Valley. Upon arrival, begin with a guided visit to an Ari village, where you’ll discover their traditions of coffee growing, pottery, and weaving, and immerse yourself in the warmth of daily rural life.
In the afternoon, venture into Mago National Park to visit a settlement of the Mursi tribe, one of Ethiopia’s most iconic communities. Famous for the women’s lip plates and the men’s stick-fighting rituals, the Mursi offer a unique window into one of Africa’s last remaining traditional tribal societies.
Overnight in a comfortable lodge in Jinka, surrounded by the landscapes of the South Omo. The following morning, after breakfast, visit the South Omo Research Center & Museum for a deeper understanding of the valley’s people, history, and culture. Return to the airport for your flight back to Addis Ababa.
This compact overnight itinerary captures the essence of Omo Valley heritage, making it an ideal trip for travelers who want a taste of Ethiopia’s tribal traditions in just two days.
A compact 2-day introduction to the Omo Valley tribes. Visit the Ari people and their coffee culture, meet the Mursi tribe in Mago National Park, overnight in Jinka, and explore the South Omo Museum before flying back to Addis Ababa.
Highlights
- Round-trip flights Addis Ababa ⇄ Jinka.
- Visit an Ari village with coffee, pottery, and weaving traditions.
- Afternoon excursion to the Mursi tribe (lip plates & stick-fighting culture).
- Overnight stay in Jinka (comfortable lodge).
- Morning visit to South Omo Research Center & Museum.
- Seamless logistics arranged by Dejene Ethiopia Tours.
