Our guide to the Omo Valley 24th, Feb Why should I visit the Omo Valley? The Omo Valley, often more precisely called the Lower Omo Valley, is a place like no other. Home to a number of tribal communities, the variety and diversity of life - truly a melting pot of… VIEW POST
Is visiting the Omo Valley ethical? 1st, Jul Without tourism, the Omo would be even poorer. The region mostly lives on meager resources and over the years has been victim to cattle-rustling, violence, ethnic struggles, drought and is often one of the last areas to receive support or infrastructure from… VIEW POST
What are Omo valley interactions like? 3rd, Feb Whilst tours to the Omo Valley retain a sense of authenticity, the economics brought about by increased visitor numbers means many villages will have a standard dance, show, or tour that they like to take people on. Despite being only tens of… VIEW POST
How many Omo valley communities can I see? 3rd, Feb We’d recommend taking your time. Lift the veil of these communities and you’ll discover so much more, beyond the first-encounter experiences. That being said, if you’re short on time you can see as many as 3-To 5 diverse tribes in a… VIEW POST
How do I get to the Omo Valley? How do I travel from place to place? 30th, May Arba Minch is your springboard into the Omo Valley. Most visits will start with a short domestic flight to Arba Minch, with an overnight at Paradise Lodge before beginning your exploration of the Omo in earnest the following morning. From Arba Minch, you'll… VIEW POST