Descending on a outboard engine powered rubber boat the Omo River, located in the south of the country. Departure from Omomursi and arrive in Omorate after about 400 kilometers. In the Mago National park area.

Carla descended the river twice in two different trips, always on outboard engine powered rubber boats and for documentary purpose. Along the itinerary live five different ethnic groups, with different characteristics on dressing, hairstyling and traditions. During those expeditions she had to face several problems with the populations (in the last 30 years any Europeans never reached those territories) and with the animals living in that area, especially crocodiles and hippopotamuses. Few times some "close encounters" happened and not always pleasant.

The environment is totally fascinating; an authentic paradise for nature and animals' lovers, but what made it truly unforgettable was the encounters with the different populations during the navigation. The Mursi women with their labial disks, The Karo with their hats made from clay and painted of several colours, The Bume' dressed only with animal skin underwear and almost covered by Hammer seeds necklaces and their women who are considered the most beautiful of the continent.

Descending the river took about a week, but the full duration of the trip was of almost a month the first time and of a month and a half the second time, on the river the group had to walk toward the inside of the forest to reach another very interesting population: The Surma.

Proposal for the itinerary: At this time is not possible to repeat the trip along the river like Carla did, but is possible to follow a similar route by land in the Mago National Park area, where is possible to find the ethnic groups and animals described above.
At this route it is also interesting the addition of a trekking on the plateaus, following the same route of Carla to reach the Surma. Every year, the male part of the population challenge each other with long wood sticks in a bloody battle called "Donga" to gain the women favour. Carla was lucky enough to see it with her husband that as a doctor took care of the wounded.

The night accommodation is the tend and all the material would be carried by donkeys.

This trip is suggested only for experts with good physical preparation and ready to collaborate.

Both travels were done in the winter season (January). During this period the climate is hot, but during the night, on the plateaus the temperature drop.

The baggage must be essential but specific.

All the vaccinations are requested, including the antimalaria and antityphus. Don't forget the insect repellent.

For more informations write to Carla.