Omo River Ethiopia www.remoterivers.com [Full Image]

Remote River Expeditions are the Omo River Specialists for over 20 years. We offer 14, 17 & 25 day options for the expedition;
spectacular scenery, exciting rapids, wildlife, exotic tribal peoples in a remote wilderness setting.

UPDATE MARCH 2008

We are happy to confirm that we will be running the full Omo Expedition from Gibe Farm to Mui River Junction.

Note on the Itinerary:

There are several hydro-electric projects underway on the Omo River. We won’t know the exact conditions we’ll encounter until we reach the construction sites. We may have to make a portage the boats at some point or otherwise modify our schedule. Please contact us for further information.

With the construction along the river it’s uncertain how much longer we will be offering the full expedition so we encourage you to join us this October 2008!


The expedition is a journey back in time and into the seldom traveled world of south-west Ethiopia. There has been little change in the Omo Valley over the years. The river snakes between wild cliffs and green/brown hillsides from Gibe Farm southeast of Addis Ababa, to the scorched bushland near the Sudan border.

The Omo has it all: challenging whitewater, abundant wildlife, excellent birds, superb scenery, and some of the most unique unvisited people in Africa. The trip is for the adventurous in spirit, for the lover of the wild; the river expedition that in 15 years has not become a 'tour'.

With many years of experience in Ethiopia, we know this country intimately, have excellent contacts, and are in a position to organize any sort of trip. Our specialties are rafting and trekking. Along with our scheduled Omo River Expedition, we're happy to custom design special safaris for small groups and individuals.

NOTE: Even the most remote corners of Ethiopia will eventually see roads, bridges and tourists lodges. A strong reason to take the chance to experience this piece of a "disappearing world".

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