Omo Valley Mursi Tour and Travel

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Omo Valley Mursi Tours and Travel is based in Jinka southwest Ethiopia, and is determined to provide all travel & related services to clients worldwide. We are native speakers and we give you our wealth of knowledge as hidden secrets of sightseeing are kept and never forgotten. History
The Mursi and their neighbours became part of the Ethiopian state in the last years of the nineteenth century, wh

en the Emperor Menelik II established his control over the southwestern lowlands bordering Kenya and Sudan. This was an area inhabited by several small groups, with fluid identities, highly adaptable to environmental conditions and capable of absorbing outsiders easily. The Mursi as we know them today are the product of a large scale migratory movement of cattle herding peoples in the general direction of the Ethiopian highlands. Three seperate movements may be distinguished in the recent history of the Mursi, each the result of growing environmental pressure associated with the drying out of the Omo basin over the last 150-200 years. First there was a move across the Omo, from the west, into what is now southern Mursiland, in the vicinity of Kurum . This move took place around the mid-nineteenth century and is seen by the Mursi as a key historical event in the construction of their current political identity (see oral text 3 and oral text 4). Next there was a move northwards, into better watered territory, further upstream, which took place in the 1920s and 1930s. The effective northern boundary of Mursi territory was now the River Mara. The third move began in 1979 and took the migrants still further into the upland plains of the lower Omo and into close and regular contact with their highland neighbours, the plough-cultivating Aari. Settlements were established in the upper Mago Valley (Map 1), which had last been occupied by the Mela (Bodi) in the early years of the last century. Ten years later, the Protestant missionary organisation SIM (Service in Mission) set up a mission station here, where it continues to provide educational, medical, agricultural and veterinary services. Each of these moves was made, initially, by a small group of families who travelled a relatively short distance to a new place on the frontier of the settled area. As the pioneers established themselves, they were followed, over succeeding years, by a drift of individuals and families. Each move was explained by the migrants as a response to environmental pressure and as part of a continuing effort to find and occupy a cool (lalini) land (ba) or place, a place with riverside forest for cultivation and well watered grassland for cattle herding.

05/10/2025

We are around the and what we saw is amazing!

🌿💔 Farewell to Jane Goodall — A Voice for NatureDr. Jane Goodall has passed away at the age of 91 while on tour in Calif...
05/10/2025

🌿💔 Farewell to Jane Goodall — A Voice for Nature

Dr. Jane Goodall has passed away at the age of 91 while on tour in California. She leaves behind a legacy that changed the way the world understands animals and nature.

In the forests of Tanzania, Jane made discoveries that amazed scientists. She showed that chimpanzees 🐒 use tools, feel emotions ❤️, and have family bonds — proving they are much more like us than anyone believed.

But Jane was more than a researcher. She became a global voice 🌍, fighting for wildlife and the environment. She founded the 🌱 Jane Goodall Institute, started the Roots & Shoots program to inspire young people, and kept working for the planet even into her 90s.

Her passing is not just the loss of a scientist 🔬, but of a guide and symbol of hope. Jane’s spirit lives on in every forest saved, every young person inspired, and every voice raised for nature. 🌿💚

There are numerous fascinating destinations to explore in Africa.
03/10/2025

There are numerous fascinating destinations to explore in Africa.

03/10/2025
I had the chance to capture some truly special moments at Serval Wildlife in Tanzania, Africa. 🌍📸
03/10/2025

I had the chance to capture some truly special moments at Serval Wildlife in Tanzania, Africa. 🌍📸

The dog that protects and herds sheep is often much smarter than the typical pet dog kept at home. This is because herdi...
17/09/2025

The dog that protects and herds sheep is often much smarter than the typical pet dog kept at home. This is because herding dogs are bred and trained to think independently, make quick decisions, and respond to complex situations in the field. Their intelligence is honed through the demands of their work, requiring them to understand and anticipate the movements of both sheep and potential threats. In contrast, many household dogs may not receive the same level of mental stimulation or training, leading to less developed problem-solving skills. Thus, herding dogs showcase a unique blend of intelligence and instinct that sets them apart from their domesticated counterparts.

Mursi kids playing!
04/09/2025

Mursi kids playing!

The groups of Mursi unmarried young boys are fattening themselves for stick fighting, which is a national game. They are...
04/09/2025

The groups of Mursi unmarried young boys are fattening themselves for stick fighting, which is a national game. They are mirrored!

take our patients to the heart of the community, in valley!
04/09/2025

take our patients to the heart of the community, in valley!

We are currently touring the land of the Mursi, with the intention of visiting the Mursi community, who are renowned ind...
04/09/2025

We are currently touring the land of the Mursi, with the intention of visiting the Mursi community, who are renowned individuals.

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