With Family

Traveling with children  Ethiopia might not be an excellent place to go with children. Archaeological sites and the cultural attractions here will not readily appeal to the young as they quickly get bored. Furthermore, medical facilities and hygiene here are way low and hence will put youngsters at a high risk of catching hygiene-related illnesses. … Read more

Female Travelers

Traveling tips for different travelers Many people all over the world decide to tour Ethiopia to experience the natural wonders and to view the beautiful archaeological sites. Others decide to visit the country solo, with their families or couples Female travelers Ethiopia has been ranked safe for female travelers in Africa. Harassment of women and … Read more

Solo Travelers

Traveling tips for different travelers Many people all over the world decide to tour Ethiopia to experience the natural wonders and to view the beautiful archaeological sites. Others decide to visit the country solo, with their families or couples Solo travelers Generally, Ethiopia is quite safe, even for solo travelers. However, beware that just like … Read more

THINGS TO DO IN ADDIS ABABA

Addis Ababa is the capital city of Ethiopia and is strategically located in the Ethiopian highlands, with pleasant weather favorable for tourists and visitors. Significantly, the city is known for its unique array of international as well as local food with the best indigenous coffee worth drinking. Moreover, there are numerous places to visit once … Read more

Ethiopia – A Brief History

Ethiopia is the oldest independent country in Africa and one of the oldest in the world. What are believed to be the oldest remains of a human ancestor ever found, which have been dated as being some five million years old, were discovered in the Awash Valley in Ethiopia. This beats the discovery of “Lucy”, … Read more

Ethiopia – Land of Wonders

Ethiopia is a land of wonder and enchantment; a country that boasts one of the richest histories on the African continent. Ethiopia is a land of full of contrasts, a land of remote and wild locations and a land that is home to cultured and friendly people. A people who are believed to have descended … Read more

Bale Mountains

The Bale Mountains (also known as the Urgoma Mountains), in the Oromia Region of southeast Ethiopia, south of the Awash River, are part of the Ethiopian Highlands. They include Tullu Demtu, the second-highest mountain in Ethiopia (4377 meters), and Mount Batu (4307 meters). The Weyib River, a tributary of the Jubba River, rises in these … Read more

Danakil Depression in Afar Region

The Afar Regional State is one of the nine regional states of Ethiopia, and is the homeland of the Afar people. Formerly known as Region 2, its new capital as of 2007 is the recently constructed city of Semera, which lies on the paved Awash–Assab highway. The Afar Triangle, the northern part of which is … Read more