点评:My trip with my partner in a group of 9 people to the Omo Valley in Ethiopia was absolutely incredible, and a huge part of that was thanks to our guide, Degu, and his fantastic drivers, Desu and Temesgen. They were incredibly kind and attentive throughout the entire journey, always making sure we were comfortable and well taken care of.
The itinerary was a perfect immersion into the local cultures. We had the privilege of visiting the Arbore, Hamer, Mursi, and Karo tribes. The highlight were the bull jumping ceremony that we saw with Hamer tribe and the homestays; we spent two unforgettable nights living with the Hamer people and one night with the Karo tribe. This authentic experience gave us a deep insight into their daily lives that you just can't get from a day visit.
What truly set Degu apart was his genuine warmth and respect for the tribal members. He speaks their language, which made every interaction feel natural, relaxed, and personal rather than like a staged tourist visit. Furthermore, his profound knowledge of the area and its cultures made us feel completely safe at all times. He has contacts throughout the valley who would inform him of the current situation in each place, ensuring our visit was always secure.
If I had one small suggestion for future travelers, it would be nice to know the daily plan further in advance. However, I completely understand that the ever-changing dynamics with the tribes made it difficult to set a rigid schedule.
I cannot recommend Degu enough. He was incredibly proactive and responded immediately to every need we had, always prioritizing our comfort and enjoyment above all else. We are from Spain and originally hired a Spanish guide who then subcontracted Degu; which I now deeply regret, as it made no sense at all since Degu was doing all the work. Without a doubt, if I return to Ethiopia, I would go directly with him and wouldn't even consider using any other service. He made the trip truly special.
翻译:我和伴侣与另外九位朋友一起前往埃塞俄比亚奥莫河谷旅行,这是一次令人难忘的旅程。这很大程度上要归功于我们的向导德古(Degu)以及他出色的司机德苏(Desu)和特梅斯根(Temesgen)。他们全程都非常友善体贴,确保我们舒适无虞,得到妥善照顾。
行程安排完美地让我们沉浸在当地文化之中。我们有幸拜访了阿尔博雷族(Arbore)、哈默族(Hamer)、穆尔西族(Mursi)和卡罗族(Karo)部落。其中最精彩的部分是与哈默族一起观看的跳牛仪式以及入住当地民居;我们在哈默族人家中度过了两个难忘的夜晚,在卡罗族人家中住了一晚。这种原汁原味的体验让我们深入了解了他们的日常生活,这是一日游无法获得的。
真正让德古与众不同的是他对部落成员的真诚热情和尊重。他会说他们的语言,这使得每一次交流都自然、轻松、亲切,而不是刻意安排的旅游行程。此外,他对当地及其文化的深入了解让我们始终感到无比安全。他在整个山谷都有联系人,可以随时了解各地的最新情况,确保我们的旅程安全无虞。
如果我对未来的旅行者有什么小建议,那就是如果能提前更长时间了解每日行程安排就更好了。不过,我也完全理解,由于部落间情况瞬息万变,很难制定严格的行程安排。
我强烈推荐Degu。他非常积极主动,对我们的每一个需求都迅速响应,始终把我们的舒适和享受放在首位。我们来自西班牙,最初雇佣了一位西班牙导游,然后他又把工作转包给了Degu;我现在非常后悔,因为这完全没有意义,因为Degu承担了所有工作。毫无疑问,如果我再次前往埃塞俄比亚,我会直接选择他,根本不会考虑其他任何服务。他让这次旅行变得格外难忘。