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Nestled in the heart of Southern Ethiopia's Omo Valley — an authentic eco-lodge experience embracing the beauty of Buska Mountain's plains.
Nestled in the heart of Southern Ethiopia's Omo Valley, Buska Lodge welcomes you to an authentic eco-lodge experience. Embracing the beauty of Buska Mountain's plains, our lodge seamlessly integrates into the natural surroundings.
Explore the rich culture of the local Hammer community, witnessing their famed Evangadi dance and the symbolic "Bull jumping" ceremony — a rite of passage like no other on earth.
With recent upgrades, Buska Lodge now ensures your comfort with 24/7 electricity and fans in every room — the perfect basecamp for your Omo Valley adventure.
Spanning 30,000 sq. meters, our compound boasts a lush green landscape with around 120 plant species. Choose your perfect stay.
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25 well-designed standard bedrooms with comfortable beds, 24/7 electricity, and ceiling fans in every room. Your cozy retreat after a day of exploration.
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10 unique roofed camping islands for those seeking a deeper connection with nature. All gear provided — from spacious waterproof tents to sleeping mattresses.
Amenities
Thoughtful amenities designed for your comfort in the remote Omo Valley. We ensure your stay is both authentic and comfortable.
Strategically located for convenient visits to the most fascinating tribes in Ethiopia.
Famous for the Bull Jumping ceremony and Evangadi dance
Known for intricate body painting along the Omo River
Fishermen and pastoralists of the Lake Turkana region
Warrior tradition with rich pastoral heritage
Agropastoralists with vibrant singing traditions
Visit on the way — Konso's UNESCO terraced hillsides
Witness the mesmerizing Evangadi dance of the Hammer people — a vibrant celebration of rhythm, color, and tradition where women dance in circles, singing and clapping, adorned in their finest beads and goatskin skirts.
The iconic "Bull Jumping" ceremony — Ukuli Bula — where young Hammer men prove their passage into adulthood by running naked across a line of bulls. A spectacular tradition that has endured for centuries.
Visit two of the most interesting weekly cultural markets. Key Afer (Thursdays) where the Bena, Tsemay, and Ari tribes trade. Dimeka (Saturdays & Tuesdays) where the Hammer and Bena gather — a photographer's dream.
The landscapes, the culture, and the spirit of the Omo Valley.
Located at Turmi, the Hammer people's settlement, just 778 km from Addis Ababa.
Buska Lodge is 140 km from Jinka. Along this path are two fascinating weekly cultural markets:
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Ethiopia, Southern Region, Hammer
