The Dasanech

Primitive living conditions and creative body decoration cannot convincingly claim authenticity.

Omorate

Steaming river-side town on the banks of the Omo River, in the heartland of the Dasanech people.

Ethnic Minorities

One of the main attractions in South Ethiopia, and especially South Omo Valley, are the tribal minorities, although authenticity is perhaps compromised.

44. Omorate – the Dasanech

Did I say there was very little between Key Afar and Turmi? Between Turmi and Omorate there is even less – except for birds! In the dense savannah we see plenty of Guinea Fowl, and another walking bird, don’t know the name, and in the trees carmine bee-eaters and a whole range of other colourful … Read more