Ethiopia’s National Parks 2nd, Mar With a landscape that ranges from rainforests to grassy savannas, mountains, and deserts, Ethiopia boasts scenery that is as diverse and fascinating as its people. Splitting the country in two, the Great Rift Valley provides breath-taking views that rival those… VIEW POST
Ethiopia travel guide 28th, Feb Many destinations are described as being “a step back in time” for travellers – but in Ethiopia, you can take this literally. The Ethiopian calendar is seven years and nine months behind our own. The timeshift is perhaps the first… VIEW POST
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
