Surma Trekking Tours offers an extraordinary place to visit with superb scenery and fascinating culture in the western Omo. This trekking takes you through the natural forests, Savannah Grass Land, woodland, grass land and crossing the heart of Omo National Park, along the game viewing trail trek where a bonanza of buffalo, elephants encounter is eminent.
SURMA TREKKING TOURS can range from a day trip to a two week expedition, from travelling 5 or 10 km per day to 25 km per day. Every night can be spent in a different campsite, or one can choose to explore a particular area for more than a day tour our experts will select the best route depending on the time you have available, your sightseeing interests, and the amount of physical energy you would like to exert.
The Surma villages along the hills will a glance of astonishing customs and ceremonies to experience for trekkers while they walk on the hot temperate Surma chain hill. The colorful costumes, ceremonies & celebrations, crafts, music and dance of Surma people along with the natural forests in the western part. Piercing and lip plates are a strong part of the SURMA culture. At the point of puberty most women have their bottom teeth removed in order to get their lower lip pierced. Once the lip is pierced, it’s then stretched and a lip plate is then placed in the hole of the piercing. Having a lip plate is a sign of beauty and the bigger the plate, the more cattle the woman is worth. This is important when the women are ready to get married.
Trekking among Surma People will give you the opportunity to attend the traditional event, Stick fighting called Donga or Saginay bringing great prestige to men — it is especially important when seeking a bride — and they are very competitive, at the risk of serious injury and occasional death. The males are often shaved bald, and frequently wear little or no clothes, even during stick fights.

Footprint Ethiopia Tours is one of Ethiopia’s most experienced trekking and climbing operations with specialization in trips to Fascinating Surma Trekking Tours. Our Surma Trekking itineraries are suited to everyone from the novice hiker to the experienced technical climber. We have a trip for everyone Supplying comfort and amenities in remote destinations; explore the crowned jewels of Ethiopia Omo National Parks. Enjoy culture, scenic landscapes, waterfall, and game viewing.

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