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The great land of Ethiopia is one of Africa's veiled treasures. Archaeological, cultural and natural riches await for travellers keen to delve into this ancient yet often overlooked destination. Trekking rugged ranges, visiting simple mountain villages, marvelling at time-worn relics dipped in mysticism and meeting genuine, unaffected people who have overcome famine and war makes for a life-affirming journey.
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Ethiopian Explorer

Hippo and flamingos, Lake Nakuru
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44 days
Basix
  • USD $3,010
    CAD $3,030
    AUD $2,930
    EUR €2,345
    GBP £1,825
    NZD $3,755
    ZAR R23,405
    CHF FR2,715
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  • USD $1,040
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  • USD $4,050*
    CAD $4,039*
    AUD $3,925*
    EUR €3,070*
    GBP £2,459*
    NZD $5,003*
    ZAR R30,638*
    CHF FR3,537*
    *     Total price tool tip

Ethiopian Highlands Northbound

ethiopia axum woolen baskets market
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21 days
Basix
  • USD $1,545
    CAD $1,555
    AUD $1,500
    EUR €1,205
    GBP £935
    NZD $1,925
    ZAR R11,990
    CHF FR1,390
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  • USD $370
    Kitty tool tip
  • USD $1,915*
    CAD $1,914*
    AUD $1,854*
    EUR €1,463*
    GBP £1,160*
    NZD $2,369*
    ZAR R14,563*
    CHF FR1,682*
    *     Total price tool tip

Nairobi to Addis

ethiopia village women working carrying umbrellas baskets
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24 days
Basix
  • USD $1,710
    CAD $1,720
    AUD $1,660
    EUR €1,330
    GBP £1,035
    NZD $2,130
    ZAR R13,270
    CHF FR1,540
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  • USD $680
    Kitty tool tip
  • USD $2,390*
    CAD $2,380*
    AUD $2,310*
    EUR €1,804*
    GBP £1,449*
    NZD $2,946*
    ZAR R17,999*
    CHF FR2,077*
    *     Total price tool tip

Ethiopian Explorer Northbound

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44 days
Basix
  • USD $3,010
    CAD $3,030
    AUD $2,930
    EUR €2,345
    GBP £1,825
    NZD $3,755
    ZAR R23,405
    CHF FR2,715
    Trip Price tool tip
  • USD $1,040
    Kitty tool tip
  • USD $4,050*
    CAD $4,039*
    AUD $3,925*
    EUR €3,070*
    GBP £2,459*
    NZD $5,003*
    ZAR R30,638*
    CHF FR3,537*
    *     Total price tool tip
* Refer to booking conditions

Highlights


Ethiopia's Top Picks

 
Ethiopia is the only African country with its own alphabet and numerical system
 

Top 5 Must-See Sights of Ethiopia

  1. Churches of Lalibela: These miraculous, ancient churches cut from rock are the main reason travellers journey to the town Lalibela. Surrounded by myth and legend, these unique churches have stood for centuries and remain a sacred site for Ethiopians.
  2. Aksum Ruins: This UNESCO World Heritage-listed archaeological site is home to some of the most impressive ancient ruins in the world. Located in the north of Ethiopia and featuring obelisks, royal tombs and remnants of palaces, fables suggest that this was once the home of the Queen of Sheba.
  3. The Palace of Fasiladas: The city of Gonder is home to many incredible buildings, but the restored Palace of Fasiladas counts among the most impressive. Located within the Royal Enclosure, this castle possesses an intriguing fusion of Portuguese, Indian and Moorish decorative styles.
  4. Blue Nile Falls: Meaning "smoking water" in Amharic, these legendary falls are best seen during the rainy season when the water levels swell, creating a thunderous amount of white water.
  5. Debre Berhan Selassie Church: This unusual little church located in Gonder was built in the 17th century and features an elaborately decorated interior like no other - more than 100 winged cherubs are painted on the ceiling. A must see when in Ethiopia.

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Ethiopia at a glance

  • 16
  • Addis Ababa (population 2.2 million)
  • 82 million
  • Amharic
  • ETB
  • (GMT+03:00) Nairobi
  • Type C (European 2-pin), Type E (French 2-pin, female earth), Type F (German 2-pin, side clip earth), Type L (Italian 3-pin)
  • +251

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