ONLY IN ETHIOPIA - 11 Experiences that may surprise you about Ethiopia!
- Meet your ancient ancestor the hominoid skeleton ‘Lucy’ at the National Museum.
- Marvel at the mystical churches of Lalibela, hand-hewn from rock to create the Jerusalem of Africa.
- Find out where the biblical Ark of the Covenant is kept in Aksum and walk in the footsteps of the Queen of Sheba.
- Take a boat trip on Lake Tana, the source of the mighty Blue Nile, to discover its islands and mysterious monasteries.
- Enjoy the spectacular view and majestic Blue Nile Falls. Which is a waterfall on the Blue Nile River in Ethiopia, the source of the longest river in the planet.
- Visit the castles of Gondar, unique in Africa, and go back to a time of powerful kings.
- Discover the astonishing mix of ethnic groups in Southern Ethiopia and learn about their traditional ways of living.
- Wander in colorful Harar, the old walled city of a hundred mosques, and the fourth most holy site in Islam.
- Trek the Simien Mountains, the Roof of Africa, and the Bale Mountains and enjoy endless vistas or hike in Gheralta to experience the spirituality of centuries old churches dotted among steep pink cliffs.
- Explore the out-of-this-world landscapes of the Danakil Depression, the lowest and hottest place on Earth, and climb the Erta Ale volcano.
- Tour the lakes and parks along the Great Rift Valley – the only geographical feature visible from the moon.
- Mingle with the locals in colorful festivals of Meskel (The finding of the true cross) Timket (Epiphany), Irrecha (Thanks Giving).