Northern Ethiopia is the kind of destination that rewards travelers who are willing to go beyond the obvious. This part of the country combines dramatic mountains, ancient rock-hewn churches, remote villages, volcanic landscapes, historic cities, and some of the most unusual scenery in Africa. For adventurous travelers, Northern Ethiopia is particularly interesting because the journey…
Ethiopia is a country where the journey can be almost as memorable as the destination. While domestic flights can save time, traveling by long-distance bus gives you a much closer look at everyday life, changing landscapes, rural communities and the enormous variety of scenery across the country. For travelers with time and a sense of…
Ethiopia is one of the most fascinating countries to explore by road. From the historic streets of Addis Ababa and ancient churches of the north to dramatic mountains, volcanic landscapes, lakes, and remote villages, traveling overland allows you to experience much more than the country’s major tourist attractions. The challenge is keeping the trip affordable….
Ethiopia is one of the most fascinating countries to explore by road. From the highlands around Addis Ababa to dramatic mountain landscapes, ancient towns, volcanic scenery, lakes, and remote rural communities, traveling overland gives you a much closer look at the country than simply flying between major destinations. Road travel in Ethiopia can also be…
Ethiopia is one of the most fascinating countries in Africa to explore by road. From the highlands around Addis Ababa to dramatic mountain landscapes, ancient towns, volcanic scenery, lakes, and remote villages, traveling by car can give you a completely different experience from following a conventional tourist itinerary. However, driving across Ethiopia is not the…
Ethiopia is one of Africa’s most rewarding countries for travelers who enjoy long drives, dramatic landscapes and journeys where the road itself becomes part of the adventure. From volcanic lakes and highland escarpments to forests, mountains and remote valleys, the scenery can change dramatically within a single day. A road trip also provides something that…
Ethiopia is famous for Lalibela, the Simien Mountains, and the Danakil Depression, but some of the country’s most memorable experiences are found far beyond its headline attractions. From ancient cities and dramatic lakes to remote villages, caves, forests, and little-known landscapes, Ethiopia has plenty to offer travelers willing to explore beyond the usual itinerary. Why…
Ethiopia is famous for places such as Lalibela, the Simien Mountains, the Danakil Depression, Gondar and the ancient city of Harar. But some of the country’s most memorable experiences are found away from the classic tourist circuit. Beyond the headline attractions are crater lakes, remote monasteries, ancient forests, dramatic mountain landscapes, little-known archaeological sites and…
Backpacking Ethiopia can be an unforgettable experience, whether you’re exploring the historic streets of Addis Ababa, hiking in the Simien Mountains, visiting ancient churches in Lalibela, or traveling through the Rift Valley. But Ethiopia’s varied landscapes, elevations, weather, and transportation options mean that packing requires a little more thought than simply throwing clothes into a…
Ethiopia is one of those destinations that rewards travelers who are willing to slow down, figure things out as they go, and travel beyond the usual tourist circuit. From the historic streets of Addis Ababa and the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela to the mountains of Simien and the lakes around Bahir Dar, the country offers…