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Photography Expeditions to Omo Valley
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144 giờ
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The Omo River Valley in southern Ethiopia is undoubtedly one of the most unique regions in the world. Within this small geographic area reside at least 30 distinct ethnolinguistic groups, whose lifestyles, until very recently, did not vary much from those of their ancestors. Elaborate body painting, scarification, women with clay lip plates, elaborate headdresses of clay and feathers help distinguish one tribe from one another. This part of Ethiopia, extending into northern Kenya, is incredible for both its cultural diversity and the isolation of its inhabitants for centuries past.
As influences from the outside world inevitably encroach on this fascinating land, the people of the Omo Valley will face many challenges regarding their culture and way of life.
Thông tin khác
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Chính sách hủy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Bao gồm
Village entrance
Air-conditioned vehicle
Photography Fee
Visa fee
International flight
Personal Expenses
Tips
Alcohol
Điểm đón trả
Điểm đón
Bole Airport
Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Cần Quan Tâm
Fly from Addis Ababa to Jinka
Lưu Trú
Overnight: JInka-Lodge
Đồ ăn và uống
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Jinka
After pick up from the airport you will have an option of visiting National Museum or open market Merkato. Then in the afternoon you will flight from Addis Ababa to Jinka, we will meet our driver at the airport then drive to Ari village to visit.
Visiting the Mursi Tribe in Mago park and drive to Turmi
Lưu Trú
Overnight: Turmi-Lodge
Đồ ăn và uống
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Turmi
Early morning drive to Mago National Park, from here, visit the Mursi highlands where the most illustrious of Ethiopia’s unique tribes lives. The Mursi are known all over the world, for their decorative lip plates that adorn the lower lips of the Mursi women. The plates stretch the lower lip beyond imagination and the women’s beauty, pride and desirability is determined in direct proportion to the size of the plate. Photography their culture and tradition. In the afternoon Back to Jinka for your lunch.In the afternoon we will continue driving through the Omo Valley region to Turmi via Dimeka for visiting the Hamer tribes. Before Hamer on the way we will stop market at Alduba market if it is Thursday The Hamer tribe is one of the largest groups in the Valley. They are known for the fine pottery they produce as well as their remarkable hairstyling. Most dramatic of all are the clay hair buns with ostrich feathers that the men don when they have killed a fierce animal.
Visiting Karo tribe-Turmi
Lưu Trú
Overnight: Turmi-Lodge
Đồ ăn và uống
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
This day in the morning we will drive to visit the Karo ethnic group, experts in body painting, using clay and locally available vegetable pigments to paint fantastic patterns on each other’s faces, chests, arms and legs. These designs have no special symbolic significance, but are created purely for fun and aesthetic effect, each artist vying to out-do their fellow artists. Karo men also sculpt and shave their hair into extravagant shapes, with special ochre “caps” of hair usually containing several ostrich feathers. After we reach back to Turmi, we may have a chance to photograph bull jumping rehearsal or Ceremony.
Visiting Omorate/ Dasanesh tribe
Lưu Trú
Overnight Turmi: lodge
Đồ ăn và uống
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
This morning we will rise early and drive the to the edge of Omo river. We will cross the river by canoe to the village of the Dassanech tribe. The Dassanech tribes are a Semi-nomadic tribe numbering approximately 40,000. Their clans stretch across Sudan, Kenya and Southern Ethiopia. They are known for their very unique and ornate hair buns. After photographing the tribe we will drive back to Turmi relax the afternoon or out to photograph the town of Turmi.
Drive to Arba minch visit Lake chamo
Lưu Trú
Overnight: Haile Resort-Arba minch
Đồ ăn và uống
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Arba Minch
This day in the morning we will drive to Arba minch, in the afternoon after 3 pm we will have a boat trip on clear blue waters of Lake Chamo to see the crocodiles, hippos & aquatic bird species. The northern shores of Lake Chamo are famous for its large crocodiles, which can be seen in great numbers lounging in the heat. We can also photograph birds like African fish eagle, flamingos, herons, storks, kingfishers and so on..
Visiting Dorze village and fly back to Addis Ababa
Dorze Village
In the morning we will driving 40kms northwest of Arba Minch to Guge Mountains to visit the Dorze and Chencha villages. Once warriors, the Dorze have now turned to farming and weaving to earn a living. They speak an Omotic tongue and the Dorze name is synonymous with the best woven cotton cloth. Also, the Dorze beehive-shaped houses are constructed entirely of organic material and has its own small garden surrounded by beds of spices, cabbage and tobacco. After having lunch; we transfer to the Arba Minch Airport and fly back to Addis Ababa. We will arrive in Addis Ababa in late afternoon and transfer to the Hotel and have a room as a day use for wash/change and get ready for the evening flight. You might be interested for the last minute souvenir shopping at the markets. In the evening, we will go out to one of the best cultural restaurants for the Farewell Dinner at a traditional restaurant with live traditional dances program. Then, departure.
Tùy chọn
Photography Expeditions to Omo Valley
Pickup included
Đánh giá
5 đánh giá
Tổng số đánh giá và xếp hạng từ Viator & TripAdvisor
Simply exceptional.
Chef Baboo,
14 thg 9, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Every country should have a resource like this. Seamless execution from planning, to arrival, activity during the trip and departure. When logistical challenges arose, we pivoted and didn't miss a beat. You know you made the right choice when reading the Ethiopian Airlines magazine on your flight and it features Mulu, the owner of Ethiopian Photography Tours and my guide for the trip. You can't do better than local knowledge (and language skills) when planning and executing a trip and when interacting with locals. The trip was like travelling with friends, friends you liked throughout the trip. Even after my return, Mulu checked in with me to ensure my travel home was uneventful. If a resource this knowledgeable, experienced, flexible and friendly was available in every country, my trip planning and travel experience would be a lot smoother and enjoyable. I cannot recommend Mulu enough.
Best Tour company experience
475ezram,
2 thg 11, 2020
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00I had always wanted to visit the south but never imagined it would be like this. I had the chance to travel with the best people and the best tour company 'Ethiopian Tours' guided by mulle and captain.
Greatest trip ever
212birhanm,
30 thg 10, 2020
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Had the best time with Ethiophotography. Omo Valley was beyond my expectations. Every single person had a great time visiting all the places. Thank you Ethiophotography tours!!!
One of the best tour companies!
239lyd,
27 thg 2, 2020
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00I am a nature/wildlife photographer. I came to Ethiopia because of the endangered and some endemic animal species. After talking to a few tour operators in Ethiopia, none of them seems to be very enthusiastic about the program I had in mind. Then I found Mulugeta who later I prefer to as Mulie. Mulie and I crafted a customized program to include one week on Bale Mountain, one week in Omo Valley and one week on Simien Mountain. Later on, my son and my daughter decided to join me with a slightly modified program. Mulie was willing to accommodate the changes and we regularly communicate to ensure everything is in order. When we arrived in Addis, with a broad smile, he greeted us at the airport with a rose for each of us. For the entire trip, he was always attentive with a smile! There are a couple of small issues, as it normally happened with any trips, Mulie always found ways to pull it off. I don't expect everything to be smooth, but when a problem arises, not many people have the ability to solve it. To me, this is a very big deal! Before bidding farewell to Ethiopia, Mulie invited us to his home for an authentic Ethiopian home-cooked meal and coffee! I traveled to many places in the world and I normally don't bother to write the review, but this is an exception. If you plan to travel to Ethiopian, whether for photography or sightseeing, I highly recommend you contact Mulie. You will not be disappointed! And if you want the best experience, making sure to request the driver whose name is "Captain"! Mulie, you are one of the best guides I've ever had! Thank you!
Wonderful Experience In Addis Ababa. A Must for every Photographer!
essandro,
8 thg 9, 2019
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00I always wanted to travel to Ethiopa and while doing research on the country from my hometown in Spain I got in contact with Ethiopian Photography Tours. During the months prior to my arrival Mulugeta helped me organising my trip and shared with me extremely valuable information that I couldn’t find anywhere else on the internet. I finally arrived in Addis Ababa at the end of August 2019 where I spent 2 days with Mulugeta discovering the city and then kept on going with my travel further south towards the Omo Valley. I feel truly lucky for the oportunity of wandering the streets of Addis with Mulugeta, the city is huge and he knows each corner of it. He knows exactly where to go and when to go. He brought me to a festival that was taking place that day and that I would have never heard of alone. It was a unique photographic experience and also a fantastic gathering of both Ethiopian culture and its wonderful people. Mulie also introduced me to authentic local places to taste amazing food, coffee and more.. He also understands that photography is more than a passion but also a lifestyle. That beauty is everywhere if you stop and take the time to see it… He is flexible and immediately adapted to my style of photography and my personal needs. Mulugeta is a fluent English speaker and thrives to share his knowledge on his culture and on photography, he also helped me on planning the rest of my journey in the south and his tips on where to go, the do’s and the dont’s really made my trip! I cannot recommend enough Ethiopian photography Tours, It has been one of the highlight of my journey in Ethiopia and I cannot wait to meet again with my new friend Mulugeta for new photography adventures somewhere else in this amazing country. Thank you again for this unforgettable experience!
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