Ship Of The Desert Collection

A Somali of the Issa clan loads his camels with salt at Lake Assal. He has rubbed henna into his hair and beard to make them orange-red

An Afar camel caravan crosses the salt flats of Lake Assal, Djibouti, as shadows lengthen in the late afternoon sun. At 509 feet below sea level, Lake Assal is the lowest place in Africa

An Afar camel caravan crossing the salt flats of Lake Assal, Djibouti as shadows lengthen in the late afternoon. At 509 feet below sea level, Lake Assal is the lowest place in Africa

A Msai warrior speaks on his mobile phone from the saddle of his camel near Lake Magadi in Kenyas Rift Valley Province. Mobile phones are a popular method of communicating with family

Msai men lead a camel caravan laden with equipment for a fly camp (a small temporary camp) past Lake Magadi. Clouds hang low over the Nguruman Escarpment (a western wall of the Great Rift Valley)

Women of the nomadic Gabbra tribe prepare to move their familys possessions by camel. The long sticks are the structures for their dome-shaped houses

A Pokot warrior with a traditional blue clay hairstyle tends his camels in a lugga (seasonal watercourse) while waiting his turn to water them from a deep well

A young Turkana herdsboy sneaks a drink of milk straight from a camels udder. Camels are important to stockowners in the arid regions of Turkanaland since they are browsers

At sunrise, a Samburu warrior leads baggage camels down the Milgis lugga - a wide, sandy seasonal watercourse. Water is never far below the surface of the Milgis

Jockeys and camels line up at the start of a race at Al Shaqiyah camel race track

To the excited shouts and stick waving of their camel handlers, jockeys and camels take off at the start of a race at Al Shaqiyah camel race track

Arab camel handlers lead camels and jockeys into line ready for the start of a race at Al Shaqiyah camel race track

A racing camel waits its turn at Al Shariq race track on the fringe of the Wahiba Sands

A Bedu leads his camels through the sand dunes in the desert

A Bedu rides his camel amongst the sand dunes in the desert

A Bedu rides his camel along the crest of a sand dune in the desert

Urinating camel, 16th century artwork. The camel is being led by its owner, and a monkey is travelling on its back. This is a one-humped camel (dromedary), found in North Africa and the Middle East

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"Ship of the Desert: Majestic Camels Journey Through Time and Terrain" A Bedu rides his camel amongst the sand dunes in the desert, a harmonious duo conquering nature's challenges. Witnessing the resilience of a Somali from the Issa clan as he loads his camels with salt at Lake Assal, an ancient trade route comes to life. An Afar camel caravan gracefully crosses the vast salt flats of Lake Assal, their silhouettes blending with the ethereal landscape. Berber tribesmen lead their loyal camels through shifting sands, embodying centuries-old traditions and nomadic wisdom. In Ichan Kala's heartland, a tethered camel stands tall, symbolizing both tranquility and adventure within its hump-laden frame. Amidst modernity's grasp, a Maasai warrior finds solace in speaking on his mobile phone while surrounded by timeless beauty. Laden with equipment for survival and exploration, Maasai men guide their steadfast camel caravan through untamed territories. Women of the nomadic Gabbra tribe prepare to embark on another journey across arid lands - their camels serving as steadfast companions along this nomadic odyssey. Adorned with traditional blue clay hairstyles, Pokot warriors find respite amidst arduous journeys atop their trusted "ship of the desert. " Quenching thirst straight from nature's bounty - witness a young Turkana herdsboy sneakily savoring milk drawn directly from his companion camel.