Travel to the land of the first humans in Ethiopia
« Travel near Kibish in southern Ethiopia, where the oldest fossilized remains of Homo sapiens have been found. Odysway takes you on an adventure out of time to meet the Surmas and other tribes, inhabitants of southern Ethiopia living in the Omo Valley. Discover their lifestyle, which has changed very little over the millennia. Body modifications are part of the common practices of these groups, such as initiation rites. »
Highlights
- Meeting with the tribes of the Omo River
- Immersion with the Surmas for 4 days
- The sumptuous and varied landscapes of southern Ethiopia
- Nights in bivouac
- French-speaking guide
Adventure's itinerary
DAY 1
DEPARTURE
Weekday night flights. You will spend the night in the plane.
DAY 2
ARRIVAL IN ETHIOPIA
You will be arriving in Addis Ababa in the early morning and departing for Jimma, heading south-west of the country. Beautiful day of meeting of several tribes, including the Gugare people, famous for the culture of the false banana tree since 5 millennia. Overnight stay in Jimma.
DAYS 4 ET 5
MEET WITH LOCAL TRIBES
First stop to meet tribes including the Meenits, Dizis, Anuaks of Dima on the Akobo and at the end of the day, the Surma. Bivouac overnight stay in Tulgi. The next day, hiking day to Kibish. Meeting of the least visited villages to experience this unique feeling of meeting the unknown.
DAYS 6 TO 9
IMMERSION WITH SURMAS
Live 4 days in immersion, discovering and sharing the Surma way of life. You will spend the days observing life in a village located after the river that crosses the southern exit of Kibish. The Surma welcome you in their home, you will participate in the conception of necklaces and the body painting that you will be smeared with. Emotionally rich moments are guaranteed. Bivouac overnight stay in Kibish.
DAYS 10 TO 11
BACK TO ADDIS ABEBA
Road back to Jimma, with photo stops, meetings and market visits. Arrival at the end of the day in Jimma. The next day, last day of your expedition which brings us back to Addis Ababa for souvenir shopping. Dinner in a traditional restaurant.
DAY 12
GOODBYE ETHIOPIA
Return flight by night. Arrival on the 12th day.
Local guides
You will be accompanied by a French speaking guide throughout your trip, from your arrival at the airport to your last day. Depending on the stages, and during the immersion with the Surmas, local guides will also be present.
Videos
Discover this video which presents the life and daily life of a village of the Surma tribe, also called Suris.
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Les photos du voyage
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