Afternoon:<\/strong> Beginning of our 4×4 journey through the savanna landscapes inhabited by Toposa pastoral communities.<\/p>\nIntroduction to the social and cultural traditions of the region, where cattle herding remains central to daily life and identity. The Toposa are a Nilotic people whose semi-nomadic pastoral lifestyle is shaped by seasonal migration patterns and deep ties to the land and livestock.<\/p>\n
Discussion of the historical tensions and resource-based conflicts that have affected communities in the region, including disputes linked to grazing land and cattle.<\/p>\n
Visit to villages composed of traditional circular dwellings and observation of local pastoral practices during the dry and wet seasons.<\/p>\n
Evening:<\/strong> Dinner and overnight stay in a tent near the Toposa villages.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\nDay 4: Boya Mountains and the Larim tribes<\/h3>\n\n
Morning:<\/strong> Early departure to observe daily life within Toposa pastoral communities before continuing toward the Boya Mountains, a mountainous area within the savanna region inhabited by Larim communities.<\/p>\nVisit to Larim villages and introduction to local architecture and settlement patterns, including traditional homes with thatched roofs and protective perimeter structures shaped by local environmental conditions and historical intercommunity tensions.<\/p>\n
Afternoon:<\/strong> Time spent with members of the Larim community to learn about pastoral life, agriculture, and local social organization.<\/p>\nDiscussion of traditional clothing, adornment, and body-marking practices, including scarification traditions that may carry cultural, aesthetic, and social significance within the community.<\/p>\n
Observation of gender roles and daily activities connected to livestock herding and subsistence farming. <\/p>\n
Evening:<\/strong> Dinner and overnight stay in a tent near the Larim villages.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\nDay 5: Ilieu and the Lotuko tribes<\/h3>\n\n
Morning and afternoon:<\/strong> Journey from the Larim region toward the village of Ilieu, located in the mountainous territory traditionally inhabited by Lotuko communities.<\/p>\nIntroduction to the history of the area, including local forms of governance, spiritual leadership, and community organization. Exploration of Ilieu\u2019s architecture and settlement structure, including historic stone boundary walls and agricultural landscapes shaped over generations.<\/p>\n
Discussion with community members about farming practices, fishing traditions, land stewardship, and collective systems of resource management.<\/p>\n
Opportunity to learn about local spiritual traditions and the relationship between community life, environment, and seasonal rhythms.<\/p>\n
Evening:<\/strong> Dinner and overnigh.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\nDay 6-7: Juba and Mundari cattle camps<\/h3>\n\n
DAY 6:<\/strong> Return journey from Ilieu to Juba, the capital of South Sudan. Time to rest and prepare for the following stage of the journey after several days spent traveling through rural communities in Eastern Equatoria.<\/p>\nOpportunity to reflect on the cultural diversity, local histories, and social traditions encountered during the expedition.\n<\/p>\n
DAY 7:<\/strong> Journey toward the Mundari cattle camps near Terekeka, north of Juba.<\/p>\nIntroduction to Mundari pastoral life and the central role cattle play within the community\u2019s social, economic, and cultural structures. Observation of daily camp activities, including livestock management and traditional practices connected to pastoral life.<\/p>\n
Discussion of the practical use of ash as protection against insects and the significance of cattle within Mundari identity and community organization.<\/p>\n
At sunset, observation of herders returning with their zebu cattle after the day\u2019s grazing activities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
\nDay 8: Mundari Tribe<\/h3>\n\n
Morning:<\/strong> Time spent in the Mundari cattle camps to learn more about pastoral life and the relationship between cattle, social organization, and daily practices within the community.<\/p>\nDiscussion of traditional knowledge connected to livestock care, environmental adaptation, and the cultural significance of cattle in Mundari society.<\/p>\n
Opportunity to observe daily activities related to herding, food preparation, and camp life, including practices linked to hygiene, nutrition, and pastoral traditions.\n<\/p>\n
Afternoon:<\/strong> Final moments with members of the Mundari community before returning to Juba. Possibility of a short excursion along the White Nile.<\/p>\nEvening:<\/strong> Dinner in Juba and overnight stay at the hotel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\nDay 9-10: Return to Italy<\/h3>\n\n
DAY 9<\/strong>: Free time in Juba while waiting for the connecting flight back to Italy. Depending on the departure time, it will be possible to explore the city and its markets. Transfer to the airport and flight to Italy.<\/p>\nDAY 10<\/strong>: Arrival in Italy\u2026 And on to the next adventure!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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