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Southern Ethiopia, Ethiopia
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The Lower Valley of the Omo (popularly referred to as the Omo Valley) is a in Southern Ethiopia. The river basin is famous for its large number of early hominid fossils and archeological findings such as early stone tools, leading to its inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1980. It is even more famous for the various tribes that inhabit the area, which have caused it to become a popular – and controversial – tourist destination.
You can visit the valley independently, but it is still recommended to hire a local guide. There is an entrance fee for each village. Villagers do not speak English (nor likely any language you happen to speak).
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