Karo Body Painting Tour

Living canvases of the Omo

3 days2–6 travelersOmo ValleyOctober–March

About this tour

Meet the Karo people, masters of body and face painting using natural pigments. Photograph the famous Korcho village overlooking the Omo River.

Day by Day

A detailed breakdown of what to expect on each day of the journey.

1
Addis Ababa → Jinka → Turmi
Day 1
Fly to Jinka, drive to Turmi. Evening briefing on Karo culture, pigments, and photography etiquette.
DinnerBuska Lodge, Turmi
2
Korcho Village — Karo Body Painting
Day 2
Full day at Korcho — the iconic Karo village perched above the Omo River. Watch the Karo paint their faces and bodies with natural pigments — white chalk, black charcoal, ochre, and yellow minerals. Extended photography session with the community's consent.
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerBuska Lodge, Turmi
3
Turmi → Jinka → Addis Ababa
Day 3
Morning drive to Jinka. Short stop at Key Afer market if it aligns with the day. Flight back to Addis Ababa.
Breakfast, Lunch