Ethiopia is a mystical country, split by the Great Rift Valley, and to the West it’s highlands containing a fabulous history. It has retained much of its cultural identity and its story is one of Africa’s most fascinating. The country boasts a large number of historical and cultural sites and a fabulous endemic range of wildlife. If you have traveled in sub-Saharan Africa a visit to Ethiopia is another world altogether.
The jaw dropping scenery of the Simien Mountain and Bale Mountain National Parks are home to the country’s endemic mammals i.e. Gelada baboon, Walia ibex, Menelik’s bushbuck, Mountain nyala, Swayne’s hartebeest and the Ethiopian wolf.
The country’s long cultural history infused by the Ethiopian Orthodox religion has resulted in numerous spectacular churches throughout the country. One can venture to the tiny remote churches hidden in cliff faces in the beautiful Gheralta Mountains through to the giant UNESCO listed ones carved from solid rock in Lalibela.
The lowlands of the Danakil depression the spectacular Erta Ale volcano, incredible sculpture formations and across the desert salt caravans are an iconic sight. Given the blazing temperatures these are the rewards for the hardiest travelers.
The music and rich cuisine add another layer of intrigue as you explore this hidden wonderland.
Lalibela is famous for its series of distinctive rock-cut medieval monolithic churches which date back to the 12 th and 13 th centuries. Read more
A spectacular mountain range which can be explored by vehicle or on foot. Read More
Beautiful scenery abounds in this sanctuary in Southeast Ethiopia home to many of Ethiopia’s endemic animals notably the Ethiopian wolf. Read More
A charming town, once the seat of Ethiopian emperors, known for its historical sites. Read More
The Gheralta mountains are extremely picturesque and contain approximately 120 small rock-hewn churches. Read More
Lalibela is famous for its series of distinctive rock-cut medieval monolithic churches which date back to the 12 th and 13 th centuries. These churches are pilgrimage sites and there are often religious activities. The remoteness of the location and the amount of time and devotion to create these churches adds to the wonder
A spectacular mountain range which can be explored by vehicle or on foot. Views are incredible and especially when framed with an endemic Gelada baboon troop, other notable animals include the Waliaibex, Caracal and Ethiopian wolves.
Beautiful scenery abounds in this sanctuary in Southeast Ethiopia home to many of Ethiopia’s endemic animals notably the Ethiopian wolf. One can also do fabulous day hikes or multi-day hikes across the National Park.
A charming town, once the seat of Ethiopian emperors, known for its historical sites ; the Fasil Ghebbi Palace Compound, Debre Berhan church and Fasilidas Baths. A popular stop en-route for those visiting the Simien Mountains.
The Gheralta mountains are extremely picturesque and contain approximately 120 small rock-hewn churches, each with its own unique ancient murals and relics. Off the beaten track and a very special place.