TRIBES OF 

OMO VALLEY

ETHIOPIA

AUG 13-21, 2025


Join me, Rarindra, in August 13st-21th 2025 for a photography trip to Ethiopia's Omo Valley, capturing the vibrant culture, striking landscapes, and timeless traditions of its diverse tribes. With  4-6 participants to go.

I T I N E R A R Y

Day 0 : (AUG 13) Arrival day for participant in Addis Ababa, Bole Airport. Hotel transfer and hotel check-in.


Day 1: (AUG 14) Addis Ababa - Jinka - Turmi (130 km Gravel, 2 Hours)

Overnight: Buska Lodge

Day 2: (AUG 15) Turmi - Karo Dus - Turmi (75 km Gravel, 1.5 Hours)

Overnight: Buska Lodge, Turmi
Note: Activities may change to include local tribal ceremonies, such as bull jumping. Additional charges of $20 per person may apply.

Day 3:: AUG16)  Turmi (Market Day)

Overnight: Buska Lodge, Turmi

Day 4  (AUG 17)  Turmi - Arbore - Turmi (180 km Gravel, 5 Hours)

Overnight: Buska Lodge, Turmi

Day 5 (AUG 18)  Turmi - Kangaten - Turmi (70 km Paved, 1 Hour Each Way)

Overnight: Buska Lodge, Turmi

Day 6  (AUG 19)  Turmi - Omorate - Turmi - Jinka (Gravel, 1.5 Hours Each Way)

Overnight: Jinka Resort

Day 7 (AUG 20) Jinka - Mursi - Jinka (120 km Gravel, 4 Hours)

Overnight: Jinka Resort

Day 8 (AUG 21) Jinka - Addis Ababa - Departure

Trip fare: USD 2,850

Down payment: USD 1,000 before March 15, 2025. 

100% refund if the organizer cancel the trip. 

Transfer to 

(US Dollar account):

BANK CENTRAL ASIA Account number: 4912 260 571

Account name: Budi Prakasa Karyadi

Branch: Jalan Panjang

Address: Jalanl Panjang 79 EF, Kelapa Dua, Jakarta 11520, Indonesia

SWIFT Code: CENAIDJA 

Includes 

- Return flights between Addis Ababa and Jinka 

- All land transportation on land cruisers 

- ⁠All accommodations mentioned in the itineraries 

- ⁠All meals and water

- ⁠All village fees

- ⁠All photography fees

Excludes 

- International flight arriving to and depart from Addis Ababa Bole Airport

- Additional charge for creating a ritual

- Liquor, wine, beer

-Any meals or order not by organizer or gudie

-Extra baggage for domestic flight

eVisa/Visa : 

As of recent updates, an Ethiopian eVisa for a single entry tourist visa costs $62 USD. This allows for a 30-day stay in the country. 


What to Bring

Photography Gear

Travel Essentials