Local history and culture Ethiopia

A small river crossing on a pirogue, a guide and entrance to the village are all included. The Dassanech are unique in the region, but the interaction is rather focused on birrs and photos, and the guide doesn't always know their traditions well, which is a pity. The village is very isolated on the Kenyan border, and it takes half a day to get there and back from Turmi. So if you really want to do it, you'll need to take your time.

The guides know these villages of the Arboré ethnic group, where tourists are permitted. It's interesting to discover the life of this tribe, whose traditions are very particular and different from those of neighboring ethnic groups. They are immediately recognizable by the large, colorful beaded necklaces worn by their women. Not to be confused with the Nyangatom, who also have beaded necklaces, but quite different from those of the Arboré.

Discover the famous traditional huts of this people. The original finesse of their construction, in the shape of a huge beehive, will delight architecture enthusiasts. The Dorzé community is also home to a cooperative of twenty-eight weavers. All kinds of beautifully crafted scarves are on sale, as are small handicrafts ranging from horn spoons to six-string lyres. A very nice visit, a very warm welcome, a real "coup de coeur".