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The Omo valley is dominated mainly by many ethnic groups who speak
omotic language as classified by linguistics. The region and the people
of this area are one of the least affected by the modern world. The life
style of these people has hardly changed for centuries. People still
live in simple make shift huts, dress animal skins and drink from
calabashes. The area is a veritable paradise for photographers and
naturalists.
The people of the Omo Valley and their culture have been source of
fascination for travelers. The Hammar who are well known for their sense
of elegance are the major ethnic group in the region. The Surma and
Mursi women, who wear lip plates by piercing their lower lip have been
compelling tourists to travel to their land to see what seems
impossible.
In addition, the Omo valley is rich in human prehistory; archaeologists
have unearthed the remains of earliest human being on earth. Also the
area is known for the existence of large number of wildlife of a great
variety.
