Surma, the flower people of Ethiopia
Fascinating ethnic group with unique traditions that adorn themselves with flowers to enhance themselves. Discover the Surma ethnic group, also known as the Suri, the flower people of the Omo Valley.
Women wear lip trays Made from ceramic or wood, signs of beauty. As for the men, they participate in Donga ceremonies, which are traditional rituals involving wrestling competitions. These ceremonies are of great cultural and social importance within the Surma community.
Experience total immersion in a Surma village located in the southwest of Ethiopia, which will remain forever engraved in your mind.
This trip is very popular with professional and amateur photographers as these people, who evolve in wild nature, enchant their creativity and exacerbate their passion for photography.
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The main points
- Total immersion with an ethnic group in the heart of nature
- Possibility of attending a Donga (not guaranteed)
Arrival in Addis Ababa and head west towards Jimma by flight.
Jimma was the capital of the former Keffa province. It was in this region that coffee beans were first discovered by a shepherd.
Night in hotel in Jimma
Road to Kibish via Mizan Teferi through dense and beautiful forest. The people living in this area are the Kefecho, and the Yem and Bench ethnic groups. This place is famous throughout the country for coffee, tea and spices.
Night camping in Kibish.
Three full days in Suri territory (surma) you will visit several villages and be able to take photos of these flower people who like to adorn themselves with the elements of nature.
You will be able to appreciate the culture and the very particular way of life of these people.
You may be able to attend a Donga (stick fight). Please note that these fights which can lead to death are prohibited in Ethiopia but still practiced.
You will go to the herds to experience an astonishing tradition!
Nights camping
This price includes
- The program according to the description above
- Domestic flight
- Accommodation in hotels ***/****double room local standards and campsite
- Full board breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Non-alcoholic drinks (1 mineral water per person at lunch and dinner), water during camping
- 4x4 vehicle(s), driver and fuel
- All entries and visits planned in the program
- All transfers
- Guards and specialized guides among the Surmas
- French-speaking guide for the entire duration of the trip
- Cook and kitchen assistant
- Cooking and camping equipment (excluding sleeping bags)
- All government taxes
This price does not include
- International flight (optional)
- Visa
- Cancellation/repatriation insurance
- Fees for the Donga
- Fees for videos and photos
- Laundry service
- Tips
Single room supplement: 60.00 euros per person
- 7 days / 6 nights
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January 6 and 20, 2025
Febuary 3 and 17, 2025
Mars 3 and 17, 2025
April 7 and 21, 2025
May 5 and 19, 2025
June 2 and 16, 2025
October 20, 2025
November 3 and 17, 2025
December 8 and 22, 2025
- campsite and hotel
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