Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Traditional Cultures
An anthropologist's dream, the Horn of Africa is home to numerous ethnic groups, each
with their own language and customs. The 200 dialects spoken in Ethiopia give an indica-
tion of the country's incredible diversity.
Kibish and southwest Omo Valley
Meet the fierce Surmi people, who are known for
their white body paintings (
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Itang
Mingle with the ritually scarred Nuer and Anuak peoples around Gambela (
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Lower Omo Valley
This awesome region is home to 16 ethnic groups, many of which
have not strayed far from their ancient cultures (
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)
Konso Villages
The fortresslike villages here, built of stone and sticks, and terraced fields
are World Heritage listed (
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)
Danakil Depression
The Afar residing in this scorching hot desert still walk their camel
caravans to the highlands to sell salt (
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Dorze
The woven houses are just one of the many fascinating things about this proud cul-
ture (
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Offbeat Travel
There's no shortage of opportunities in Ethiopia, Djibouti and Somaliland to get off the
beaten path. You'll find countless places where you'll be the only visitor.
Kibish
Venture to the forgotten side of the Omo Valley and arrange a village stay to ex-
perience some of the most traditional cultures of Ethiopia (
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Nejo
This is a special place: it is said to shelter the oldest gold mines in the world (
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Awra Amba
Witness a small Utopia in the making (
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)