Top 5 AMAZING Places to Visit in Ethiopia | Africa Travel Guide
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Here’s a basic cost breakdown of my Ethiopia trip with Abyssinian Nomads:
1. Omo valley: $200-250 per day with a local tour operator.
Includes guide, 4X4 land cruiser, camping equipment. Half board meals, lodges/hotels and entrance fees to all point of interests.
2. Simien mountains: $150 - 250 per day
Price includes local guides, 4x4 land cruiser, camping equipment. All parks and point of interest entrance fees. Comes with chef and park scout as well. There is a luxury lodge option for increased price.
3. Addis Ababa: $50 to $300 per day depending on style of travel
Higher prices would include hotel accommodation, famous city tour and coffee ceremony. With local guide and food tour.
4. Danakil Depression: $150-200 per day
It is advised to only travel in this region with local tour operators due to security concerns. Price includes 4x4 land cruiser, local guides, camping equipment, all park and point of interest fees, half board meals and a park scout from the Afar region to escort entire trip.
Lalibela: $100-250
Upper price includes local tour guide, 4x4 land cruiser, hotel/lodge accommodation. Half board meal and entrance to all Rock Churches of Lalibela.
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Journey Through Ethiopia - Africa Travel Documentary
Ethiopia is one of Africa’s most beautiful and fascinating countries, and a surprising travel destination. From spectacular mountain landscapes and national parks to vast lakes and mysterious deserts. From incredible wildlife to intriguing historic landmarks. From vibrant, fast growing cities to small villages and tribal regions, steeped in culture and traditions.
In this documentary style video, I will show you 10 beautiful places I visited, on a one-month journey through Ethiopia in 2019. I remember the smiles and welcoming attitude of the people, the incredible food, remarkable monuments, the stunning natural and urban landscapes. In all fairness, this was one of my best travels yet.
Sadly, however, at the time of editing this video, Ethiopia is in political and military conflict with the Northern Tigray region, which is causing great suffering to ordinary civilians. Like most people, I hope the relevant authorities can come to an agreement soon, and start rebuilding this beautiful land.
As a result of the conflict, some of the places in this video are currently inaccessible due to high security concerns. Always follow travel advice and consult local guides, to avoid putting yourself and others at risk.
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We start this journey in the small city of Lalibela, a deeply spiritual town popular with Ethiopian Orthodox Christians. The awe-inspiring monolithic churches are the highlight here, but meeting the many pilgrims is equally, if not more, rewarding. After Lalibela, we venture to the mysterious Danakil Depression, one of the hottest and most inhospitable places on Earth. It’s a bizarre desert landscape, with salt lakes, volcanoes, sulfur springs, and acidic pools. It feels like true adventure travel, but can only be done with experienced tour companies and guides.
The rock-hewn churches of the Tigray region are something unique, and Abuna Yemata Guh may be the most special of them all. This place of worship can only be reached on a steep and sometimes terrifying hike, but rewards travelers with incredible views, and a serene and peaceful atmosphere. The site is managed by several clergymen and priests.
The spectacular Simien mountains offer some of Africa’s best chances for hikes and longer treks, and are also home to the gelada baboons, nicknamed as ‘bleeding heart monkeys’. They live in troops and can live high in the mountains.
After spending some time in the nature, we continue our journey in Gondar, a friendly city with stunning historic monuments. Perhaps even more impressive is Aksum, with some of Ethiopia’s most iconic historic and religious sites, such as the towering obelisks (or stelea), and the Church of Saint Mary of Zion (which, according to legend, is the hiding place of the Ark of the Covenant, in a small chapel).
Addis Ababa is often overlooked by travelers, who rush themselves to the North and South of the country. But the vibrant capital city is an interesting place to spend a couple of days, and serves as a good introduction to Ethiopian culture and food. There are some great areas to be visited, including the famous Mercato, the largest market in Africa.
After Addis, we travel to the South of Ethiopia, which feels very different in many ways. The first stop here is Arba Minch, known for its wonderful Nechisar national park. Here, you can take boat trips on one of Ethiopia’s largest lakes, and spot crocodiles, pelicans, hippos, baboons and other wildlife. The Dorze village is not far from here, and offers a peak into traditional village life. Its friendly inhabitants have created a sustainable form of tourism, and visitors can witness (and take part in) the local economy at work, with cotton weaving, pottery, coffee ceremonies, bread production, and much more.
We finish this journey in the Omo Valley, which is home to many different ethnicities and tribes. It’s important to travel with local guides here, as these destinations often risk turning into so called ‘human safaris’. While tourism can have a positive effect on people’s lives, it’s crucial that it happens in a respectful and meaningful way.
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Tour to Historical place (Dessie) ደሴ
Dessie is a part of the Wello region, thus having a
similar style of cultural clothing, music, and dances to
other cities in the former Wollo Province. Men's
traditional clothing is, mostly, similar to the rest of the
Amhara region's. Women's traditional clothing
includes a habesha kemis, which is a dress, as well as
a matching scarf, sometimes two, one tied around the
waist and the other over the hair.
Prior to Dessie's foundation, the major settlement in
this area was Wasal, mentioned in an early 16th century Italian itinerary, Wasel is mentioned as a
place that dismembered pieces of the Adal Sultanate's Badlay in Sa'ad ad-Din were sent after his defeat in battle.
19th century
Dessie was founded by Emperor Yohannes IV who was camping in the highlands to the west of the Chefa Valley in 1882 on an expedition to forcefully convert the Muslims who lived in the region to Christianity. As he was looking for a place to centralize his power in Wollo, he stayed overnight in a pre-existing town that is now contained within Dessie. While there, he spotted a comet. He was so impressed by the sight of it that he interpreted it to be a sign from heaven to found his capital city there. A similar story to Zara Yaqob's founding of his capital, Debre Birhan. Thus, he named it Dessie (Amharic: My Joy), as a reference to the elation that the comet had made him
feel.
Dessie increased in importance when Ras Mikael, son- in-law to Emperor Menelik II, made it his base. The city was where his son, would-be emperor Lij lyasus, crowned Mikel negus around 1915. During his residence in Dessie, the Negus built a palace and the Church Enda Medhane Alem, said to be placed on the site of a church destroyed by Ahmed Gragn. The Church is decorated with paintings which include portraits of Ras Mikael and his son.
After the defeat of his father Negus Mikael, Lij lyasu
took refuge in Dessie beginning on 8 November 1916 while unsuccessfully seeking support from as Wolde Giyorgis and other major nobles of northern Ethiopia. However, Ras Wolde Giyorgis used these overtures to extract concessions from the central government, then marched on Dessie which Lij lyasu fled 10 December.
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Explore Eritrea: ✈ Top 10 Places to Visit for Unforgettable Adventures!
Eritrea is a country located in the Horn of Africa, bordered by Sudan to the west, Ethiopia to the south, and Djibouti to the southeast. It also has a coastline along the Red Sea to the northeast. As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, the capital and largest city of Eritrea is Asmara.
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Eritrea gained independence from Ethiopia in 1993 after a 30-year-long armed struggle. The country has a diverse population consisting of several ethnic groups, with Tigrinya being the largest ethnic group. Other ethnic groups include Tigre, Saho, Bilen, and others. The official languages of Eritrea are Tigrinya, Arabic, and English.
Eritrea has a varied landscape, including the highlands, the Great Rift Valley, and coastal plains. It experiences a predominantly dry climate with two seasons: a dry season from October to May and a wet season from June to September. Agriculture is an important sector in the country, with most of the population engaged in subsistence farming.
In recent years, Eritrea has faced various challenges, including political tensions, human rights concerns, and economic difficulties. It has been criticized for its lack of political freedoms, restrictions on freedom of the press, and compulsory national service. However, it's important to note that my information is current only until September 2021, and the situation may have evolved since then.
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Explore Eritrea: Top 10 Places to Visit for Unforgettable Adventures!
Asmara: The capital city of Eritrea, known for its charming Italian colonial architecture, wide avenues, and vibrant cultural scene. Visit the Asmara Opera House, the Cathedral of Asmara, and enjoy the city's lively cafes and restaurants.
Massawa: A historic port city located on the Red Sea coast. Explore its ancient architecture, including the Turkish Palace, Old Portuguese Cathedral, and the narrow streets of the Old Town. Enjoy the beautiful beaches and snorkeling opportunities.
Dahlak Islands: A group of islands in the Red Sea known for their pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant marine life. Perfect for snorkeling, diving, and relaxing in a serene natural setting.
Keren: A vibrant city located in the highlands of Eritrea. Visit the Keren War Cemetery, the Keren Camel Market, and explore the surrounding scenic landscapes, including the Filfil Solomuna Mountain.
Nefasit: A small town surrounded by picturesque landscapes. It offers opportunities for hiking, exploring traditional Eritrean villages, and enjoying the tranquility of the countryside.
Adulis: An ancient archaeological site located near Massawa. Explore the ruins of the ancient port city, which was once a significant trading center in the Red Sea region.
Debub Region: Known for its beautiful highland landscapes, including the scenic town of Mendefera and the Adi Keyh plateau. Enjoy the stunning views, traditional villages, and hiking trails.
Semenawi Bahri National Park: A national park located in the highlands, offering breathtaking views, diverse flora and fauna, and hiking opportunities. It is also home to the highest peak in Eritrea, Mount Soira.
Qohaito: An ancient archaeological site with ruins dating back to the Aksumite period. Explore the temples, tombs, and rock art, and enjoy the panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes.
Danakil Depression: Located in the northeastern part of the country, this unique geological feature offers surreal landscapes, including salt flats, sulfur springs, and active volcanoes. It is considered one of the hottest places on Earth.
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The Ultimate ETHIOPIAN FOOD TOUR - Street Food and Restaurants in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia!
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Thank you to Go Addis Tours ( for taking me on this amazing ultimate food and market tour of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Ethiopia is one of my favorite countries in the world for food and travel, and this was my second time to visit, and I was eager to explore and eat as much as possible.
We started early, 5 am in the morning and Go Addis Tours picked me up to start at the wholesale market. Even though the city is still sleeping, Addis Mercato is buzzing from 3 am when trucks full of produce from all over Ethiopia, sell them at the market in Addis Ababa. You’ll find all the ingredients, and massive amounts, that you need to cooking Ethiopian food. It was a good warm up, to get to know some of the ingredients, before starting the day eating Ethiopian food.
We had coffee, and breakfast, both of which were excellent. Later after visiting another market, Dessie took me to his neighborhood to eat shiro wat, one of the greatest of all Ethiopian foods, a thick and rich chickpea stew. I’ve had shiro wat many times before, but never have I seen it fully prepared right in front of me. The shiro was incredibly good, piled onto a bed of injera, and we also ordered fir fir, a mashup of injera, simmered with tomato sauce and berbere.
Next we headed to a fish restaurant in Addis Ababa. Ethiopia is landlocked, so all fish is freshwater. We ordered fried fish, and asa lebleb, a mixture of fish sauteed with spices and herbs. Both were excellent, but the asa lebleb was the highlight because it was so flavorful.
Next Ethiopian food meal we went to one of the longtime classic restaurants to eat one of the best platters of beyaynetu in Addis Ababa. Beyaynetu is a mix of vegetarian dishes. It was again, a delicious meal, I especially love the tomato salad there.
For our final meal of the day, and to finish off this extreme Ethiopian food tour, we went to one of the most well known and best quality meat restaurants in Addis Ababa to eat tere siga - raw meat. You are served a variety of chunks of raw beef, delicately sliced. Then you slice it into bite sized pieces on your own, wrap in injera, and dip into chili sauce before taking a bite. It’s awesome. The fried meat version is also very good.
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Kombolcha is a city and woreda in north-central Ethiopia. Located in the Debub Wollo Zone of the Amhara Region, it has a latitude and longitude of 11°5′N 39°44′E with an elevation between 1842 and 1915 meters above sea level. Some guide books describe Kombolcha as the twin city of Dessie which lies some 13 km to the northwest. Kombolcha is connected with Dessie through Ethiopian Highway 1.
This city shares Combolcha Airport with neighbouring Dessie. It is also home to Kombolcha Steel products, a metalworking factory that is part of MIDROC, a conglomerate owned by businessman Sheikh Mohammed Al Amoudi. Another industry in this town is the Kombolcha Textile Factory (KTF), which announced 9 March 2009 that it was beginning a 190 million Birr modernization project to improve the quality of its projects. At the time of the announcement, the KTF exported its goods to Italy, Sweden, Belgium and China.
Tadesse Tamrat records that archeologists discovered some remains of Christian settlements, dated to the late first millennium of the current era.
When the missionary Johann Ludwig Krapf was led as a prisoner from Adare Bille's capital to the Teledere House of the Wollo Oromo in April 1843 he passed Kombolcha, which he described as a village near the source of the Borkana River.
Kombolcha was described during the Italian occupation as having postal and telephone service, a clinic, a spaccio (tobacco shop), barrack village of the A.A.S.S. as well as other improvements intended for Italians.
Kombolcha was used as a base by the United Nations relief organization and other humanitarian groups during the 1984 famine. On 19 November 1989 the Tigrayan People's Liberation Front (TPLF) claimed to have captured Kombolcha. However, the highway from Kombolcha to Assab was not fully brought under TPLF control until the Derg was expelled from Tigray later that year.
Based on the 2007 national census conducted by the Central Statistical Agency of Ethiopia (CSA), Kombolcha woreda has a total population of 85,367, of whom 41,968 are men and 43,399 women; 58,667 or 68.72% are urban inhabitants living in town of Kombolcha, the rest of population is living at rural kebeles around Kombolcha. The majority of the inhabitants were Muslim, with 73.92% reporting that as their religion, while 23.44% of the population said they practiced Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity and 2.32% were Protestants.
The 1994 national census reported a total population for Kombolcha of 39,466 in 8,643 households, of whom 18,995 were men and 20,471 were women. The three largest ethnic groups reported in this town were the Amhara (91.34%), Tigrayan (5.85%), and the Oromo (1.29%); all other ethnic groups made up 1.52% of the population. Amharic was spoken as a first language by 93.02%, 5.2% Tigrinya, and 1.11% spoke Oromiffa; the remaining 0.67% spoke all other primary languages reported. The majority of the inhabitants were Muslim, with 57.42% of the population having reported they practiced that belief, while 41.71% of the population said they professed Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity.
Wollo University, Kombolcha Institute of Technology is established at Kombolcha and offering engineering courses at undergraduate level. KIOT is offering Mechanical Engineering, Textile Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering,Chemical Engineering, Computer and Information Science courses etc.
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DESSIE from HAYK Road Landscape, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
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Dessie is a town in north-central Ethiopia. Located in the South Wollo Zone of the Amhara Region, it sits at a latitude and longitude of 11°8′N 39°38′E, with an elevation between 2,470 and 2,550 metres above sea level. Dessie is 400 km to the north of the capital Addis Ababa. ????????????
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10 Most Beautiful Cities in Africa to Visit in 2023
Here are the 10 Most Beautiful Cities in Africa to Visit in 2023.
1. Cape Town, South Africa
From charming villas to coastal cottages, stunning beaches & a vibrant art scene Cape Town sits high on any list of the most beautiful cities in Africa.
Hop a cable car to the mountaintop for photo-fantastic views of the rising or setting sun.
45-minute drive to Boulder Beach or Foxy Beach to see the frolicking African penguins
2. Stone Town, Tanzania
Perched just off the coast of Tanzania & bordered by crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean
Colorful markets, intricately carved wooden structures & the historical Sultan’s Palace
3. Marrakesh, Morocco
From the spell-binding desert-hued Museum of African to the skyline-piercing minaret of Koutoubia Mosque
Vibrant marketplace showcasing intricately woven tapestries, earthy local spices, and colorful “tagine” cooking pots
4. Cairo, Egypt
The world-famous Pyramids of Giza are one of the “Seven Wonders of the World” With over 4,000 years of history
Coptic Cairo, the oldest part of the city, cradles elegant mosaics and ancient churches
5. Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
One of the most pleasant cities in Africa. Crowning the shores of Lake Tana and the Blue Nile River
Bahir Dar cradles 37 of the most mysterious monasteries in Africa, which are filled with religious art dating back to the 16th century.
6. Lamu, Kenya
In the coastal town of Lamu, Kenya, beaches are a claim to fame, largely unspoiled, deserted, and framed by windswept sand dunes.
Lamu Town is one of the oldest Swahili settlements in Africa, It holds a UNESCO World Heritage Site designation.
7. Gabarone, Botswana
Some consider Gabarone one of the most beautiful cities in Africa because of the Gaborone Game Reserve.
The protected park cradles the essence of Africa, from its pristine ecosystems to indigenous species
8. Johannesburg, South Africa
The real beauty of Johannesburg lies in its collections of museums, which highlight South African history for all its victories, tragedies, art, & culture
The Apartheid Museum shines a light on the struggles of a nation, while the Gold Reef City Mine Museum rests atop one of the original gold mines
9. Luxor, Egypt
The ancient palaces and temples of Luxor, still mark Luxor as one of Egypt’s most important and gorgeous cities.
Luxor also holds the temples of Karnak and Hatshepsut as well as the rock-cut tombs of the Valley of Kings
10. Windhoek, Namibia
Windhoek is filled with an eclectic mix of modern amenities as well as neo-baroque cathedrals and indigenous populations.
Daan Viljoen Game Park near Windhoek gives a safe harbor to native wildlife and more than 200 species of birds
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The Amazing adventures you could have in Ethiopia! 10 reasons why you should travel to Ethiopia.
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Dejene Hodes from Dejene Ethiopia tours shares 10 things you need to know about Ethiopia.
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Ethiopia is the cradle of mankind with 13 months of sunshine and you get to see 9 UNESCO heritage sites with great natural phenomena enjoying great food and coffee from the lands of its origin. Ethiopia is rich in animal species and water resources and the people accept you with love and respect.
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Dessie Tour 2010
This is updated video of Dessie city tour 2010. just adding some new pictures of places and friends.
Ethiopia Photos
Photos taken on a trip round Ethiopia.
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