Destinations
A Look at the Kara Tribe, Ethiopia’s Famous Body Painters
o Famous for their body and face painting, the Karo people are a Nilotic ethnic group that resides along the east banks of the river in southern Ethiopia. With an estimated population between 1000 and 3000, the Karo tribe is one of the smallest tribes amongst the Omo...
Souvenirs in East Africa
1. Kiondo Kiondo is a beautiful handbag hand-woven by the local artisans from the Kamba and Kikuyu tribes of Kenya. You can choose from a variety of colors and sizes. The bags are made from fibers; they are long-lasting and light-weighted, which makes it...
Ethiopian Holidays You Can Time Your Holiday With
Ethiopia is a country apart from the rest of the world… literally. They have their own calendar so while other countries are currently in 2020, Ethiopia is still in the year 2012, having celebrated their new year last September 2019. Their holidays are also unique...
Your Checklist to Choosing the Right Ethiopian Travel Agency in 2020
Planning a trip to Ethiopia can be a daunting process especially if you plan on doing it yourself. There is so much information out there about this magnificent country and you will often need someone to break it down into smaller chunks so you can make an informed...
A Look At The Thriving Yet Simple Life of The Ari Tribe
The Lower Omo Valley in Ethiopia is one of the most unique regions not only in Africa but in the world. This lush, picture-perfect region is home to so many different peoples so if you’re looking to run in with a famous Ethiopia Tribe, this is the place to be....
Unique Ethiopia Destinations that Deserve to be on Your Bucket List
When you hear of Ethiopia, what images come to your mind? Do you picture wild mountains, great wildlife, and maybe Ethiopian Airlines? But apart from these, not too many know this country holds a lot of gems—from scenic terrains to historical sites humming with deep...
A Tour of The Omo Valley: Meet Southern Ethiopia’s Cotton Weavers
Popularly known as Ethiopia’s expert weavers and renowned builders of towering huts, the Dorze people are a small Omotic-speaking ethnic group belonging to the larger Afro-Asiatic language family living in the Gamo highlands of the southern region of Ethiopia....
What Makes Ethiopian Cultural Food Unique?
Whenever you travel, it’s not just the sights and sounds of a different culture that are alluring – it’s the food as well. And travelling to Ethiopia is no exception.
From Stone Walls and Terraced Fields: Learn about Konso’s Cultural Landscape
Also referred to as 'Xonsita', the Konso tribe in Ethiopia are among the most culturally buoyant ethnic groups among the famous Omo Valley tribes. Located in the south-central parts of Ethiopia, the Konso tribe is a low land Cushitic speaking ethnic group. They are...
8 Facts You Need To Know About Ethiopia’s Timket Festival
Timket Festival - celebrating the epiphany - is one of the grandest occasions amongst Ethiopia's Orthodox Christian community. The celebration occurs on the 19 of January once every four years and commemorates the baptism of Christ at the river Jordan by his...