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Tribes of the Omo ValleyLocated in the far southwest of Ethiopia is the Omo Delta, one of the last great tribal regions left in the world. Living in this remote but accessible area are a vast number of tribal groups all within driving distance of one another. Living in voluntary isolation, their culture, dress and language has remained intact. Some 45 different languages are spoken, and tribes range from the many thousand strong Borena to the smaller Karo Tribe. With the recently constructed road stretching from Addis Ababa to Arba Minch this area is now open for exploration and tourism. To anthropologists, the Omo Valley is a living museum; to photographers the Omo Valley is a visually breathtaking experience. Seven distinct groups of people live in this area. The Mursi are known for the clay lip plates that the women insert in their lower lips. The Hamar women wear thick copper necklaces, have braided hairstyles colored with red clay,and have high cheekbones. The Karo are highly decorated with chalk. The Konso are pastoralists and weavers. Visually stunning landscapes will be travelled through, ranging from mountains to savannah. Visitation to the local tribes is a unique travel experience. Photographic opportunities range from documenting the daily life of the tribes, portraiture, scenic shots as well as the opportunity to enhance one's compositional skills. Until the 1970s, these tribes had no contact with the outside world and now you have the opportunity to know them. Travelling three photographers per Land Cruiser, eating the local food and staying at local accommodations makes for a special experience. Click to see our Ethiopia Video |
Experiences
Photograph the lip plate wearing Mursi Tribe and visit them in the Mago National Park. Shoot the Hamar bull jumping ceremony. A truly unique cultural event. Visit the Karo Tribe who paint their bodies with chalk. Photograph this friendly tribe. Spend a night at a local Dorze village and sleep in a cone shaped elephant looking bamboo hut. City tour of Addis Ababa. Capture images of street scenes and markets. DetailsDates Fee Deposit Group Size Ethiopian Tour Operators |
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