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Omo Valley, Ethiopia

cover photo by Jacopo Della Valle

The information about this location have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator.

Rank : 9.5 (average on 2 votes)

Coordinates : 5.24, 36.13 (Open in Google Maps)

Subjects : Local ethnic groups, religious rites and / or tribal views. Few animals, birds and Ziwey lakes Awassa. In Ethiopia, as often in the countries of Africa, it is forbidden to photograph airports, vehicles and soldiers in uniform and buildings governo.E 'a good idea to ask the tour guide who will accompany the best way to proceed in the shipment fotografica.La people in large part of the country is very polite and has no problem letting portray. To the south of Ethiopia, instead, for a short time unfortunately (thanks to a responsible tourism is not), the population faces an invitation to be photographed only in return for small amounts of denaro.Per optimize visits considering the endless views, it is advisable to have a pair of binoculars or a telephoto lens. In the north of the country where tourism began to devote himself to the historical and monumental part, it is often required an additional payment in case of possession and subsequent use of video camera

Recommended equipment : a portrait lens and one for panoramic views.

Best months : The territory in Ethiopia grows at altitudes very different from each other that determine the climate and vegetation. In general, in the vast central and northern highlands of Ethiopia there are two seasons: the rainy season between mid-June and mid-September, the monsoons bring heavy rain and less sunshine cools the air with average temperatures fall over 1,800 meters above sea level at 10/15 ° C. The period from October to March is the dry season, most sunshine warms the air and the temperatures rise a few degrees while maintaining a mild climate due to the altitude never too hot . In the period between April and May matches that of the short rains, which manifests itself through short showers. In the Omo Valley in southern Ethiopia and the rainy season is between mid-March and the end of May, during the other months of the rains are intermittent. The south western part of Ethiopia, and in particular the mountainous region of Illubabor is the rainiest and the tropical vegetation is lush.

How to get there : Plane in Addis Ababa, then guided tour or rent a car off-road (strictly with a local driver, given the state of the roads and the flocks anywhere!) Direct to 5-600 Km to the South

Visits : in some villages the visit should be agreed with the village chief; small tip request for individual portraits, not necessarily in public places (markets, etc.).

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Sunrise: 06:24, Sunset: 18:41

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🌕 Full Moon, Brightness: 97%

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