Ethiopia

Tour Ethiopia

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Ethiopia

If you're looking for an amazing destination that offers plenty of natural beauty highlights, then Ethiopia is the perfect place for you! With its towering mountains, pristine lakes and lush forests, this African country is home to some of the most stunning scenery on the planet. Here are just a few of the best places to visit in Ethiopia if you're looking for a nature-filled adventure:

The Simien Mountains National Park is a must-see for any nature lover visiting Ethiopia. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to dramatic peaks, rushing waterfalls and abundant wildlife, including Gelada baboons and Ethiopian wolves.

Another top spot for nature enthusiasts is the Danakil Depression. This otherworldly landscape is one of the hottest and driest places on Earth, and is home to a number of unique geological features.

If you're looking for a beautiful lake to relax by, Lake Tana is the place to go. This picturesque body of water is located in the north of Ethiopia and is home to a wide variety of birdlife.

If you're looking for some lush forest scenery, then the Rift Valley Escarpment is well worth a visit. This dramatic mountain range is covered in verdant forests, making it an ideal destination for hikers and nature lovers.

So if you're looking for an amazing destination with plenty of natural beauty highlights, be sure to add Ethiopia to your travel list!

Total land area (km2)
1,000,000
Total land area (km2)
Population (as of 2020)
114,963,588
Population (as of 2020)
Capital city
Addis Ababa
Capital city
Currency
Ethiopian birr (ETB)
Currency
Best time to tour Ethiopia
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Highest temperature
22.2
°C
Temperature (Avg)
precipitation
848
mm
Precipitation (Avg)

Geeky Facts about Ethiopia

Fact 1

Ethiopia has its own calendar, thirteen months to the year.

Fact 2

Over half of Africa’s mountains are in Ethiopia.

Fact 3

It was the birthplace of coffee.

Tours in Ethiopia

Ethiopia

Ethiopia

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Ethiopia
Tour Type
Small group
Activity Level
4 - Demanding

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£2,655 / person

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