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P A C K I N G L I S T TO ETHIOPIA

Your packing list varies based on your adventure—whether trekking or exploring the Danakil Depression. Yet, some essentials apply universally. Once your itinerary is set, we’re here to offer tailored packing tips. We’ll also inform you of any baggage restrictions, like those for domestic flights.

 

Detail packing list

Even though Ethiopia is a mostly Christian country, wearing super short hot pants and tiny tops is definitely not appreciated by the locals. Hence why my wardrobe mostly consisted of three-quarter length trousers and airy blouses.

  • 4 x airy blouses, tops
  • 1 x long trousers (for the plane, for Addis Ababa and for cooler nights)
  • 1 x three-quarter lengths trousers
  • 4 x underwear
  • 4 x socks
  • 1 x pyjama
  • 1 x scarf
  • 1 x jacket

 

 

 No matter where and no matter how the temperatures are –  always pack flip-flops. In some countries, the showers and bathrooms aren’t quite so cool and will be tough showering barefoot.

Additionally, packed comfy sneakers and sandals as well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • passport
  • travel insurance
  • get your eVisa before your trip to save time at immigration

 

In addition to the usuals such as toothbrush, shower gel, etc you should also bring the following items with you to Ethiopia:

  • Sunscreen
  • After Sun
  • Anti-bug spray
  • First Aid kit with charcoal tablets (to help with diarrhoea!)

 

  • travel adapter
  • luggage lock
  • books for long bus rides, waiting times and evenings
  • power bank
  • camera with good zoom or tele lens
  • cash in Euro or US dollars (300-500 each)
    debit card – deactivate GeoControl (for Europeans!)

Different rules apply here in this lowland plain where water and electricity are scarce.

  • 1 x short pants
  • 1 x bathing suit for a dip in the salt lake
  • Flashlight or a power bank for your smartphone
  • travel towel

 

For Ethiopia, we advise you to travel with a backpack, because the roads and sidewalks are so bumpy that you would even have to carry your suitcase.

 

 

In the mountains, running water and electricity is also scarce.

  • Travel towel