Cultural Attractions of Ethiopia

Omo Valley

Omo valley is located in the southern end of Ethiopian Rift valley and stretches up to the Kenyan border, where a diversified ethnic tribe with their archaic culture are found. Omo Valley is undoubtedly one of the most unique places on earth because of the wide variety of culture. The region is known for its cultural diversity. The tribes that live in the lower Omo Valley are believed to be among the most fascinating on the continent of Africa. The Omo valley is still an ideal hunting ground for culturally rich ethnicity. Some of the most well known tribe are Arbore, Ari, Bena, Bodi, Bumi, Daasanech (Geleb), Dorze, Hamer (Hamar), Kara (or Karo), Konso, Kwegu (or Muguji), Mursi, Tsemay. The Hammer tribe is known by their hair style and bull jumping. when a young boy is said to be ready to mary a girl ,He has to jump over the bull. Whereas the Mursi are a Nilotic ethnic group residing in the South Omo Zone of southwestern Ethiopia, near the border with South Sudan. They are known for their unique cultural practices, including the use of lip plates by women and ceremonial dueling with wooden poles. Tours are offered to several towns and villages of tribes. It is often you come into contact with most colorful and best preserved cultural peoples