Location found

Eritrea shares a very similar highland geography, climate, and flora (including the prominent prickly pear cactus) with neighboring Ethiopia. The appearance of the people in the photo is also consistent with this region. Without more specific cultural or linguistic identifiers, the Eritrean highlands, particularly the areas surrounding the capital Asmara, present a very plausible alternative location.

The subjects' appearance is consistent with people from East Africa, which includes Kenya. The country has extensive highland areas with sunny climates. Prickly pear cactus is also found in parts of Kenya. However, the specific combination of the rocky terrain and vegetation feels slightly more characteristic of the Horn of Africa (Ethiopia/Eritrea) than the typically more lush central Kenyan highlands, making this a possible but less likely option.