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Ethiopia is a unique country with great antiquity described by several observers as the cradle of humanity and mentioned by philosophers, writers, holly books and religious persons repeatedly. “Abyssinia resembles no other country in Africa or anywhere else” Thesiger, traveler and explorer of Awash River and Danakil Depression. It is the only uncolonized African country and the one among the few world countries who have their own alphabetical scripts. “Ethiopia always has a special place in my imagination and the prospect of visiting Ethiopia attracted me more strongly than a trip to France, England, and America combined. I felt I would be visiting my own genesis, unearthing the roots of what made me an African”, Nelson Mandela.

Landscape Ethiopia has diverse natural scenery and abundant wildlife. The Simien Mountains National Park constituted of several peaks that seem pillars of the sky described by the UNESCO as one of the most spectacular landscapes in the world, the Blue Nile Gorge that winds down by 2000m below the general elevation comparable only with the grand canyon of USA for its sheer size, the Blue Nile falls that crushes from 46 m cliff, the thundering falls of Tisky (in the province of Gojam) that falls from 160m cliff, the alluring Bale mountains, the Great Rift Valley Lakes are to mention only a few.


Adventure and Trekking
Unforgettable trekking and adventure trips can be organized all over the country from the Afar desert through Ras Dashen, the highest peak (4545m). Simien Mountains, listed by UNESCO as world heritage for its spectacular geological feature offers alluring mountain trek, so does Bale Mountains up to the highest peak Tulu Dimtu (4377m), the most accessible high mountain and the largest afro-alpine habitat in Africa. Danakil depression, one of the lowest and hottest points in the world and Ert Ale the only permanent lava lake in the world provide with a harsh condition desert trekking, the southwestern part of Ethiopia provides fantastic trekking in the true wilderness. Rafting on Blue Nile, Omo and Baro rivers also gives long-lasting memory.
The national parks that provide visitors with chances to watch several wild lives including the rarest endemic Walia Ibex , Mountain Nyala, Ethiopian wolf, Swayne’s hart beest, are ideal for trekking through stunning landscape.

History and Monument Ethiopia is the cradle of mankind, the origin of Lucy or ‘Dinknesh’, 3.2 million years old and the most complete early hominid skeleton. Traditionally, Ethiopians date their history from Adam and Eve. Modern archaeological research has identified a number of ancient settlements. The most important was at Yeha, the site of a remarkably fine temple erected to the sun and moon gods in the 7th or 8th century BC. The well documented history of Ethiopia begins in the 4th century BC, with the founding of Aksumite kingdom centered at the present Aksum. The great writer Mani mentioned Aksum, the capital of Abyssinian Empire as one of the greatest powers of its time along with China, Rome and Persia.
Ethiopia produced the most astonishing and numerous man made monuments such as Yeha temple of the moon, the oldest living monument in the Black Africa, the gigantic stelae of Aksum believed to be the largest monolith erected by man, yet, the marvelous rock-hewn churches of Lalibela considered by many writers as the 8th wonder of the world, the fairytale like castles of Gonder and the walled city of Harar, are all registered in the UNESCO world heritage list. Yet, so much has to be explored. For instance monasteries and churches perched on the mountains of Gojam, Gonder, Wollo and Tigray provide astonishing trekking, art and antique relics.

People The mosaic of culture Ethiopia has more than 80 ethnic groups with their own language and culture. Ethiopians are smiling, gracious, peace loving and hospitable people to whom tolerance is paramount. A certain Portuguese traveler, Almeda describes Ethiopians “…very amenable to reason and justice, intelligent and good natured, mild, gentle, kind and so inclined to forgiveness that they readily pardon any injuries”. Ethiopians are the first in Africa and 3rd in the world after Armenia and Greek to accept Christianity.
They are also the first Africans in Islam. .Ethiopians’ sense of fraternity and morality harness their religious and cultural differences, enhance their integrity and make them live together peacefully. “If you go to Abyssinia, you will find a king under whom none are persecuted. It is the land of righteousness where God will give you relief from what you are suffering”, Mohamed the prophet.


Special Interest Tours Ethiopia is a paradise of nature lovers providing them with what they wish to experience. Several special interest journeys can be organized all year round. For bird watchers- Ethiopia provides them with 862 recorded species out of which more than 600 are residents and 16 are endemic. Ethiopia is rich in butterfly, too, with 324 recorded species. The butterfly species recorded in Wondo Genet area only are one third of Europe. The abundant flora (> 7000 species of large plants of which 15 % is endemic) makes Ethiopia paradise of botanists. Geologists do not miss the active volcanoes, the permanent lava lake of Ert Ale, salt plains of Danakil depression, crater lakes and volcanic mountains.
For those whishing to have more insight of the traditional farming system including the coffee farms & processing stations, Ethiopia gives unforgettable experience. The ubiquitous religious life, the fascinating rituals, the art works and the antique relics of the Ethiopian Orthodox church in the northern part of the country are lures of history and pilgrim enthusiasts.