Omo Valley Tour in Ethiopia

My tour to the ethnic groups of the Omo Valley in Ethiopia was my fifth tour with Idube Photo Safaris and I have to say it was the most awe-inspiring and humbling tour I have ever had with Kevin and his wonderful crew. Awe-inspiring to witness the kind, gentle, and shy nature possessed by the people in the tribes that we visited, and humbling to see how they lived with very little at their disposal, compared to world standards, and yet they were always smiling and at peace in their natural surroundings. I was struck by the unique style of huts, tribal dress, and personal adornment of the various groups. Each group had a deep sense of pride concerning their heritage and their village. The children were especially fun because they were inquisitive, happy to have visitors, and excited to run and greet us so they could see themselves in the mirrors on our jeeps, which made them burst out with laughter!

There is a fair amount of travel to reach the different tribes, which was never boring with the vast landscape that stretched out before us, and wide flowing rivers we crossed. I had never been to Ethiopia before this trip and was not expecting the beauty and splendor of the plains and mountains that we traveled through each day. What can you say about something the defies anything you’ve seen before? The vistas were indescribable and took my breath away. 

And of course, as with each trip I’ve ever taken with Idube Photo Safaris, the ground crew is incredible with the attention and care they possess to meet your every need. The gracious crew always strived to make us as comfortable as possible, and each accommodation never failed to meet our expectations. The nights filled with stars that we spent in carpeted tents by the river with a full moon overhead, feasting on a 5-star meal cooked by our own chef, sharing stories of the day’s travels, and enjoying the camaraderie of the group was nothing short of magical.

This tour is the trip of a lifetime and will not disappoint. Once you’ve seen the ethnic groups of Ethiopia, you feel like you’ve been given a precious experience, only available to very few, which cannot be surpassed in its uniqueness and the rare form of beauty it offers.

Danna