Key Afer Market — Local services in South Ethiopia Regional State

This is a place where you will attend one of the most colorful markets in Omo Valley. It takes place once in a week every Thursday starting from 11:00am till late afternoon. In this market you will witness how the economics of an isolated society from civilization with the rest of the world is governed. This is one of the few places on earth where still bartering activity is practiced. This is a wonderful and lively place not to be missed when you come to the omo valley area. It is located some 206Kms from Arbaminch and a 4-5 hours drive where you can reach at the right time when the market is warm; it is also 42Kms before Jinka and for those of you who are already in Jinka on Wednesday night you can visit the Mursi village by driving through Mago National park early in the morning and drive back to Key Afer to reach around noon or an hour late. I gave this place a 5 star because it...

Key Afer is a town in the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ Region of Ethiopia, in the Lower Omo Valley area.

It is well-known for a large weekly market (particularly on Thursdays) that draws in several tribal groups.

The tribes involved include the Banna, Ari and Tsamai peoples.

What happens at the market

At Key Afer’s market, you’ll find trading of livestock, produce, handmade crafts, and goods among these tribal groups.

For tourists, it’s often described as a cultural experience—though some accounts note that the volume of everyday goods (vegetables, eggs etc.) may be limited and that many items are oriented toward craft/trade rather than regular...

The colorful market in South lower omo valley Ethiopian tribal weekly makert, that the market makes very unique and colorful beautiful three tribes are join on that market day on Thursday, the market always start up at 10am and ends at 5:30am, we had the great time in the markte, visit beautiful lower omo valley tribal...