Lalo Tours Ethiopia

04/12/2023

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The amazing Suri Tribe in the Omo Valley Ethiopia.If you would like to go on a tour like this I hired a local Tribal man named Lalo. Lalo Desse was such an a...

25/08/2023

The Suri tribe in west Omo is one of the most authentic, untouched tribes in Africa. Renowned for their stick-fighting prowess and ceremonies, they are very remote and only visited by the most determined outsiders. The Suri, sometimes referred to as Surma, are a beautiful people and maintain a beautiful culture in spite of the ever-encroaching outside world. The admiration (and small income) they receive from the few tourists who make it this far helps them retain their traditional ways, so don’t leave them out of your next visit to fascinating Ethiopia. 🇪🇹

23/03/2023

The Daasanach Dima ceremony is happening right now in Omo Valley, Ethiopia. In spite of outside pressure, the Daasanach have managed to hang onto their traditions until today, and hopefully for generations to come.

21/01/2023

The Mursi are one of the most iconic and endangered tribes in all of Africa. They have so far managed to preserve their customs and culture in spite of relentless pressure from outsiders to leave their lands, assimilate, and abandon their traditional way of life. Although tourism can have a negative impact if not managed properly, the flow of tourists into Ethiopia, especially Omo Valley, increases the odds of the Mursi being allowed to retain their cultural independence for another generation.

16/01/2023

The amazing dima ceremony of the Daasanach tribe is only a few weeks away! Contact me to visit and be witness to this beautiful, culturally rich celebration!

14/01/2023

A beautiful old woman from the Arbore tribe.

19/12/2022

Come join us for the Nyangatom Cultural Festival this Thursday, 22nd of December! This special occasion will be attended by Ateker groups from Uganda, South Sudan, and Kenya, and will include the Teso from Kenya and Uganda, the Karamojong of Uganda, the Turkana of Kenya, the Toposa of South Sudan, and the Jiye of South Sudan and Uganda. It will be an amazing festival of peace and unity from these amazing, cultural pastoralist peoples. Contact me if you would like to attend!

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24/10/2022

We have a 13 day group tour starting on December 25th. If anyone is interested in joining, please email me. It starts and ends in Addis, and includes the following in the itinerary:

2 nights camping out with the Suri in west Omo, as well as visits to Nyangatom, Karo, Hamar, Daasanach, Arbore, Mursi, Konso, the ‘crocodile market’ on Lake Chamo, Dorze village, and Awassa and the fish market

It’s going to be an interesting trip, especially for those interested in visiting the often-missed Suri tribe. This is your chance!

24/10/2022

We have a 13 day group tour starting on December 25th. If anyone is interested in joining, please email me. It starts and ends in Addis, and includes the following in the itinerary:

2 nights camping out with the Suri in west Omo, as well as visits to Nyangatom, Karo, Hamar, Daasanach, Arbore, Mursi, Konso, the ‘crocodile market’ on Lake Chamo, Dorze village, and Awassa and the fish market

It’s going to be an interesting trip, especially for those interested in visiting the often-missed Suri tribe. This is your chance!

20/10/2022

The Baale tribe, also known as Kachipo or Kichepo in South Sudan, and called the Zilmamo by Amharic-speakers in Ethiopia, are one of only four remaining African tribes who still use lip-plates. They live west of the Suri-Tirmaga tribe and live near the border of South Sudan, crossing back and forth with their cattle. They are almost never visited by tourists and are arguably the most remote tribe in southwest Ethiopia. They are amazing, beautiful, strong people. If you are the adventurous type, a visit to Suri should definitely include a visit to the rarely-seen Baale people.

03/09/2022

One rarely visited tribe near Suri is the Menit. They have unfortunately been almost completely bypassed by visitors and photographers due to their remote location and the fact that most visitors, and even most Ethiopian guides, are unfamiliar with them. They remain one of the fascinating hidden surprises of southwestern Ethiopia. Known as fierce warriors in the past, they are related to the Bodi tribe but moved into the highlands hundreds of years ago and have adapted their culture and customs accordingly. Any trip to Suri should definitely include a few extra days to visit these proud yet friendly people.

03/09/2022

One rarely visited tribe near Suri is the Menit. They have unfortunately been almost completely bypassed by visitors and photographers due to their remote location and the fact that most visitors, and even most Ethiopian guides, are unfamiliar with them. They remain one of the fascinating hidden surprises of southwestern Ethiopia. Known as fierce warriors in the past, they are related to the Bodi tribe but moved into the highlands hundreds of years ago and have adapted their culture and customs accordingly. Any trip to Suri should definitely include a few extra days to visit these proud yet friendly people.

01/08/2022

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This is part 4 of the series on how to hire Local Native Guides. Candace and Dr. Adam explain how to save money traveling across the world by hiring a nativ...

16/07/2022

Hire Local Guides like Lalo. He was an awesome guide! https://youtu.be/hE5s_wIXBYU?t=60

Candy and Dr. Adam discuss how to save money traveling across the world by hiring a native local guide as opposed to group tours or a package tour.I have bee...

18/04/2022

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The Mursi tribe is from the Omo Valley, an isolated region in Southern Ethiopia. They still wear their traditional clothing. The Mursi tribal women are famou...

09/04/2022

Some traditional door decorations in Zigit, a mostly Gamo village near Arba Minch. There are many fascinating cultural sights throughout Ethiopia, for those who are looking for them.

17/03/2022

The Mursi are very closely related to the Chai, Tirmaha, and Baale tribes from western Omo valley, and the Mursi and Chai live with each other frequently. All four tribes continue to practice the well-known custom of wearing lip plates, in spite of pressure from authorities and missionaries to abandon their traditional African culture.

15/03/2022

In southern Ethiopia, the Dorze are known for the unusual and beautiful style of their traditional houses. They live in the mountains and the weather is usually cool and rainy. When visiting, there is the possibility of witnessing traditional food preparation, traditional cloth-making, and cultural presentations. The people are friendly and the views are amazing. Come for a visit!

02/03/2022

Watching the Timket procession in Jinka. All calm and peaceful in this far-flung region of Ethiopia.

25/02/2022

The Arbore tribe’s culture and customs are not widely known. This ceremony, for example, is only performed once in a generation, and many of their rituals remain a mystery to the outside world.

23/02/2022

The Arbore live in four villages near the shores of the seasonal Lake Chew Bahir, east of Hamar lands. Their market hosts visitors from as far away as Borana, and is a fascinating stop in this desolate edge of Omo Valley.

21/02/2022

The Arbore tribe lives near Lake Chew Bahir, between the Hamar, Daasanach, Tsemai, and Borana. They are often overlooked by visitors to Omo Valley because they get less PR. The elders say they are descended from the four tribes or Daasanach, Tsemai, Konso, and Borana.

20/02/2022

The Mursi are one of the most well-known tribes in south and southwestern Ethiopia, famous for the lip plates worn by many of their women. There are many other traditional tribes in the surrounding area, as well, some of which are rarely visited by outsiders. Other traditional tribes include the Banna, Bashada, Hamar, Tsemai, Birale (virtually assimilated into Tesmai now), Arbore, Borana, Daasanach, Karo, Nyangatom (some Toposa and Murle live with the Nyangatom), Kwegu, Suri (Chai and Tirmaha), Baale, Bodi, as well as the semi-traditional tribes of the Konso, Derashe, Dime, Tishena, Dizi, Majang, Chabu, Anuak, and Nuer. All are worth a visit, and the rarely visited tribes are particularly friendly and curious on the few occasions they have visitors from the outside.

14/02/2022

The Mursi tribe is one of the best known tribes in Ethiopia, due to the fact they have managed to hang onto their traditional customs, which include many of their women wearing lip-plates. Nowadays, this custom is only shared with three other tribes in all of Africa, all of which are also in Ethiopia: The Chai, Tirmaha, and Baale, who reside in western Omo Valley.

14/02/2022