Mursi Tribe Expedition

Deep dive into the Lower Omo

5 days2–6 travelersOmo ValleyOctober–March

About this tour

A focused expedition to the Mursi people of the Lower Omo Valley — famous for their lip plates and fierce independence.

Day by Day

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

1
Addis Ababa → Jinka
Day 1
Fly from Addis to Jinka. Meet your Mursi-speaking guide, settle into the hotel. Evening briefing about Mursi culture, donga stick fighting, and photography etiquette.
DinnerJinka Resort
2
Jinka → Mago National Park
Day 2
Full-day expedition into Mago National Park. Meet the Mursi at a traditional village — spend 4–5 hours with them learning about lip plates, body scarification, and their cattle-centered culture. Bush camp or lodge overnight.
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerMago Bush Camp
3
Mursi Village Immersion
Day 3
Deeper immersion. Attend a donga stick fighting match if the season allows. Watch women paint their bodies with ochre and clay. Evening fireside storytelling with village elders.
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerMago Bush Camp
4
Mursi → Omo River → Jinka
Day 4
Morning visit to a second Mursi village for a broader perspective. Afternoon boat trip on the Omo River. Drive back to Jinka for a farewell dinner.
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerJinka Resort
5
Jinka → Addis Ababa
Day 5
Morning flight back to Addis. Drop-off at hotel or airport. Option to extend with Omo Valley tours if you have more days.
Breakfast