Not Just Having 3000 Thousand Years of History

Your travel to the Northern Ethiopia is more of exciting exploration than mere visit. Behind every remnant descended from the people lived 3000 years ago, mysteries are buried that today’s archaeologists couldn’t dig out wholly. Axum’s famous obelisks and the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela are two of the beauties that your eyes would bulge out from their sockets for. The medieval Castles of Gondar also known as Africa’s Camelot are still homes for the souls of the kings and queens of the past. Fly to Northern Ethiopia and see how the present and the past live together in harmony.

Southern Ethiopia

Unlike the Northern part of the nation, the people in south are not that reach in terms of remnants of old constructions but a living culture that strikes the very existence of the self. Natural beauties are main reasons for many tourists to revisit Southern Ethiopia. Mursi, Karo and Hamar tribes of the South will help you recognize what difference was born between the modern life and the natural one. A few days of stay among these people will help you renew your entire life. Tiya stela e field is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for their attractive and mysterious pillars.  Bale Mountains National Park gives you the opportunity to see many of the bizarre animals unknown to the world. Supreme Mountain hiking; horse trekking and scenic driving are few of the activities you will take great pleasure from.

 

Erta’ale

Located in the Danakil Depression of Northern Afar, Erta’ale is one of the spectacular and unique places where you can see the earth ‘roasting’ itself.  You probably have imagined lake of fire but no doubt you haven’t seen one unless of course you have not been to Afar – Ethiopia.  Erta’ale is the most active isolated shield volcano in Ethiopia famed for its long-standing lava lake activity. For at least the last 90 years this volcano has been active which makes it the longest-known historic eruptions. Be on your way to Erta’ale now to load some pictures of this miracle both in your brain and camera memories. 

  

Addis Ababa

With a population of more than three million people, Addis Ababa also known as Brussels of Africa is located in the geographic centre of the country. It is not only the political capital but also the economic and social nerve centre of Ethiopia.
Founded by Emperor Menelik in 1887, this big, sprawling hospitable city still bears the stamp of the exuberant personality. There are more than 120 international missions and embassies in Addis Ababa, making the city a forefront for international diplomacy in Africa and houses the headquarters of the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. 

Addis Ababa’s cosy espresso bars and patisseries are reminiscent of Rome and the Mediterranean, and its bustling outdoor markets are colourful reminders of more traditional ways of life. The people, the bursts of music from cafes or shops, the pungent aromas of spicy cooking, of coffee and frankincense, form a unique Ethiopian pastiche.

Dominated by the 3,000-meter (9,840-foot) high Entoto Mountains immediately to the north, Ethiopia’s largest city has grown at an astonishing speed since it was founded just over a century ago. Covering 250 square kilometres the city rambles pleasantly across many wooded hillside and gullies cut through with fast-flowing streams. Despite its proximity to the Equator, its lofty altitude – it is the third-highest capital in the world-means that it enjoys a mild, Afro-alpine climate. From its inception Addis Ababa was clustered around two main centres: the National Palace to the east and the market, with Saint George’s Churches, to the west. Together they generated so much activity that the capital grew and developed rapidly.