Omo Valley - Mago National Park

A morning drive to the Mago National Park in the South Omo Valley.
The South Omo Valley is one of the most ethnically diverse parts of Africa. It is a land of warriors, hunters, and nomads whose distinct age-old lifestyles are being changed by the outside world. Still, they are people whose daily existence and ways of life are ruled by traditions.
Among the 86 ethnic groups of Ethiopia, 16 of them can be found in the South Omo Valley, an area that is known for its various indigenous groups. Most of the people are pastoral community living in the valley, the main livelihood depends on cattle rearing, combined with growing maize and sorghum for daily consumption, and some also do beekeeping.
Our tour began with a visit to the Mursi people. The Mursi women are known for the clay plates they insert into their lower lips.
We had a few pictures with the tribe and with some of the women.Read more