Omo National Park in Ethiopia
Presentation
The Omo National Park in Ethiopia is a stunningly beautiful natural sanctuary and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in the Lower Omo Valley, this African jewel is home to an incredibly rich flora and fauna, offering visitors an unforgettable experience.
Omo National Park stands out for its incredible diversity of animal species. You will have the opportunity to observe majestic elephants, mighty lions, graceful giraffes, striped zebras, impressive buffalo and a multitude of other wildlife in their natural habitat.
A journey through time
In addition to its faunal wealth, the Omo National Park conceals priceless archaeological treasures. The banks of the Omo River have yielded hominid fossils over 200,000 years old, making this region a cradle of humanity.
The Omo National Park is also the territory of many peoples with ancestral cultures and traditions. You will have the chance to meet the local people of the region, the Mursi, the Karo, the Hamer and many others, and discover their unique and fascinating lifestyles.
The majority of ethnic groups in southern Ethiopia live on the banks of the Omo River, they are semi-nomadic farmers and herders.
The Omo is a 760 km river and flows into Lake Turkana in Kenia and it is possible to indulge in rafting on the river in the Omo National Park.
Wildlife and Safaris in Omo National Park
There are different animals in Omo National Park, such as elephants, giraffes, lions, cheetahs, Elks, oryz, Burchell's zebras, Buffalos, kudus, leopards and monkeys.
There are also many species of birds there.