Ethiopia’s Omo River Expedition Reveals Life 1,000 Years Ago… and a Glimpse of What’s to Come
Final opportunity to experience a full 25 day rafting expedition on Ethiopia’s Omo River that rewards explorers with a miraculous glimpse of life as it was 1,000 years ago, dense with wildlife and rich in untouched terrain.
(EMAILWIRE.COM, July 13, 2009 ) DENVER—Ethiopia’s Omo River—at points, a week’s walk away from the nearest dusty road—is among the most remote places remaining on earth. The 325-mile stretch rafted by Renaissance Adventure Guides requires a full 25 days, and in turn, rewards explorers with a miraculous glimpse of life as it was 1,000 years ago, dense with wildlife and rich in untouched terrain.
This August 31, while the river is ripe for rafting thanks to early summer rains, Renaissance Adventure Guides will depart on its extensive rafting expedition, highlighting all that Africa has to offer:
• Scenery that exudes prehistoric charm, including the dramatic canyon gorges and gushing waterfalls of the Upper Omo and the sandy beaches and vast expanses of the lower river.
• Wildlife that live among you: Crocodiles basking on the river banks, hippos grazing, baboons that peer inquisitively, and the entertaining antics of Colobus Monkeys troops.
• Indigenous and ancient people such as the near stone-age Qwegu and Mursi tribes or the villagers of Soddu and Waca, who offer a taste of their traditional Salt Coffee.
Led by four expert guides, this year’s expedition holds special significance, as it occurs during the construction of Omo’s Gibe III dam. This controversial project, which is expected to produce 6500 GWh of energy a year to Ethiopia, also threatens the life of the Lower Omo Valley and its 500,000 inhabitants by restricting the seasonal flooding that is critical to the lifecycle and lifestyle of the natural ecosystem.
Participants of this tour, therefore, will be privy to a last look at this magnificent river in its original form. Traveling the great expanse by water, propelled only by the manpower of a paddle, adds a unique perspective to this once-in-a-lifetime experience, documented in full by film.
Pricing for the 25-day tour—running August 31 through September 24, 2009—is $3,995 per person, with half-tour options available for either the Upper Omo (12-days; $2,195) or Lower Omo (16-days; $2,995).
About Renaissance Adventure Guides
Adventure travel specialist Renaissance Adventure Guides offers high-quality training and international travel experiences, with a unique focus in kayaking, trekking, rafting, snow skills and multi-sport activities. Working with a philosophy to leave the world a better place, Renaissance Adventure Guides strives to build lifelong relationships with clients, offer a refreshed perspective on life, and implement environmental policies that will help sustain each destination traveled to. For details and tour departures/itineraries, please visit www.RAGuides.com.
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Renaissance Adventure Guides
CONTACT: Nancy Harrison
TEL: 970.568.7423
E-MAIL: nancy@atmstravelnews.com
WEB: www.RAGuides.com
Editor’s Note: For images and details on media tour opportunities, please contact Nancy Harrison (Nancy@atmstravelnews.com).
This August 31, while the river is ripe for rafting thanks to early summer rains, Renaissance Adventure Guides will depart on its extensive rafting expedition, highlighting all that Africa has to offer:
• Scenery that exudes prehistoric charm, including the dramatic canyon gorges and gushing waterfalls of the Upper Omo and the sandy beaches and vast expanses of the lower river.
• Wildlife that live among you: Crocodiles basking on the river banks, hippos grazing, baboons that peer inquisitively, and the entertaining antics of Colobus Monkeys troops.
• Indigenous and ancient people such as the near stone-age Qwegu and Mursi tribes or the villagers of Soddu and Waca, who offer a taste of their traditional Salt Coffee.
Led by four expert guides, this year’s expedition holds special significance, as it occurs during the construction of Omo’s Gibe III dam. This controversial project, which is expected to produce 6500 GWh of energy a year to Ethiopia, also threatens the life of the Lower Omo Valley and its 500,000 inhabitants by restricting the seasonal flooding that is critical to the lifecycle and lifestyle of the natural ecosystem.
Participants of this tour, therefore, will be privy to a last look at this magnificent river in its original form. Traveling the great expanse by water, propelled only by the manpower of a paddle, adds a unique perspective to this once-in-a-lifetime experience, documented in full by film.
Pricing for the 25-day tour—running August 31 through September 24, 2009—is $3,995 per person, with half-tour options available for either the Upper Omo (12-days; $2,195) or Lower Omo (16-days; $2,995).
About Renaissance Adventure Guides
Adventure travel specialist Renaissance Adventure Guides offers high-quality training and international travel experiences, with a unique focus in kayaking, trekking, rafting, snow skills and multi-sport activities. Working with a philosophy to leave the world a better place, Renaissance Adventure Guides strives to build lifelong relationships with clients, offer a refreshed perspective on life, and implement environmental policies that will help sustain each destination traveled to. For details and tour departures/itineraries, please visit www.RAGuides.com.
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Renaissance Adventure Guides
CONTACT: Nancy Harrison
TEL: 970.568.7423
E-MAIL: nancy@atmstravelnews.com
WEB: www.RAGuides.com
Editor’s Note: For images and details on media tour opportunities, please contact Nancy Harrison (Nancy@atmstravelnews.com).
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Renaissance Adventure Guides
Bobbi Engle
Tel: 480-219-0085
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Bobbi Engle
Tel: 480-219-0085
Email us
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