Ethiopia, an extraordinarily diverse country, is home to some of the last true tribal people in all of Africa. Known for its incredible potential for tribal photography, the Omo Valley stands out as one of the most ethnically varied regions on Earth. The “Omo Valley Photo Tour” offers a unique cultural photography experience, immersing you […]
Known locally as ‘Tis Abay’ meaning ‘Great Smoke’, the Blue Nile Falls are a testimony to Ethiopia’s natural beauty. The Blue Nile Falls are the most dramatic falls anywhere on the Nile river system, and are at their most impressive in the rainy season from June to early September. The Falls The Blue Nile river, […]
The Dallol Depression, also called Danakil Depression, is a desert with some areas that are more than 100 meters (328 feet) below sea level. This is special because it is one of the lowest points on earth not covered by water. There are hot yellow sulfur fields among the sparkling white salt beds. Heat isn’t […]
Bahirdar is a town set on the south – eastern shore of lake Tana, where local fishermen still use papyrus boats, and just 30 km from the spectacular Tissisat Falls. Here the Blue Nile creates “Smoking Water” an awe-inspiring sight as it plunges into the gorge below. From Bahirdar one must explore some of the […]
Gondar, once the capital of Ethiopia in the 16th century, is renowned for its medieval castles and churches. The city’s distinctive imperial compound houses several castles, built between 1632 and 1855 by various emperors who ruled during this time. These imposing structures, unlike any others in Africa, showcase a rich blend of architectural styles influenced […]
The 11 medieval monolithic cave churches of this 13th-century ‘New Jerusalem’ are situated in a mountainous region in the heart of Ethiopia near a traditional village with circular-shaped dwellings. Lalibela is a high place of Ethiopian Christianity, still today a place of pilgrimage and devotion. Even after the Seven Wonders of the World have outworn […]
Ethiopia is a country unlike any other in Africa. It’s a country that offers a wide variety of photographic gems, and one that doesn’t experience the mass tourism that is found in many other African countries. As a photographer, you can expect plenty of inspiring scenery; dramatic mountains, a varied landscape that is the home […]
This hot and alien landscape is located northeast of the Erta Ale Range in Ethiopia, on the border with Eritrea, and inside a geological formation called the Afar (Danakil) Depression. The region is the lowest place on earth at 130m (430ft) below sea level. Dallol Volcano is a cinder cone maar filled with sulphur springs, […]
Gondar castle in the fortress city of Fasil Ghebbi indeed evokes legends of yore. This shouldn’t be such a surprise given the Great Mosque of Djenné and Africa’s other architectural wonders, but I find the evocation of medieval Europe astonishing, perhaps more so because as Ethiopians will tell you, theirs is one of only two […]
The Omo Valley is a must-visit for its unique cultural diversity. It is home to more than 20 different ethnic tribes, some of the world’s last unchanged cultural groups, and a melting pot of Indigenous peoples, each with its traditions and languages. Unique Tribal Encounters: You can connect with indigenous peoples like the Mursi, Hamer, […]
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Ethiopian Photography Tours
Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Ethiopian Photography Tours 