Danakil Depression Tours

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$660 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Addis-Jinka-Turmi

Addis-Jinka-Turmi

At your hotel, airport your driver and guide will greet you for a 130 km (approximately 2 hours) drive to Turmi, where you will have the opportunity to visit the Hamar tribe. Depending on the day of the week—Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday—you might encounter the vibrant Aari, Banna, or Hamar tribal markets along the route. In the late afternoon, you will explore a remote Hamar village, allowing for an authentic cultural immersion with the Hamar people. Optional experiences include attending the Hamar Bull Jumping Ceremony or the Evangadi Dancing Ceremony. You will spend the night at Paradise Lodge in Turmi.

Main Destination:
Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)
Accommodation:
Paradise Lodge Turmi
  • Budget tented camp located near Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Turmu-Jinka

Turmu-Jinka

Embark on a 65 km (1 hour) drive from Turmi to Karo Korcho village to engage with the Kara people, known for their elaborate body and face paintings, where you can even have your own face or body adorned in their traditional style. Afterward, return to Turmi for lunch, with the option to explore a tribal market on designated days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday) or witness a tribal ceremony such as the Hamar Bull Jumping or Evangadi Dancing Ceremony. The journey continues with a 130 km (2 hours) drive to Jinka.

Main Destination:
Turmi (Lower Omo Valley)
Accommodation:
Eco Omo Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Jinka-Addis

Jinka-Addis

This day there are two options to see mursi trip option one if the road is safe you will the take a 50 km drive to meet the Mursi tribe, renowned for their unique lip plates and earloop, option two if there are tribal conflict you will drive to keyafer town to see mursi trip here they settle, before returning to Jinka and catching your flight to Addis Ababa from Jinka Airport.

Main Destination:
Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by Danakil Depression Tours, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
  • 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.