6 Days Omo Valley Cultural Tour

This trip allows you to visit most of the famous Omo Valley tribes authentically and uniquely. Southern Ethiopia is rich in ethnic origins, and this area has yielded the first examples of primitive man. Although the migration of people eventually lead to the population of the whole planet, the original tribes of the valleys remain. There is a rich linguistic tradition, with 45 languages spoken by tribes ranging from the Borena and Mursi, to the smaller Karo and Dassanech (or Galeb) tribes. There are a fascinating range of cultural practices, a good example being the way in which they build their homes. The Sidama, Gurage and Dorze use bamboo in their beehive-like constructions, creating sturdy homes tailored to the environment with great endurance. Living along the Lower Omo River, the Karo tribe is one of rich, cultural rituals with the people who are known for their chalk painted bodies and amazing head-dresses.