Here are a few highlights of what amazing Ethiopia has to offer
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Historical tours
Explore Ethiopia’s fascinating old cities and churches. Here are a few highlights:
This UNESCO’S World heritage site Lalibela was the capital of the Zagwe dynasty, which ruled over Ethiopia from the 10th century to the second half of the 13th century. It’s rock-hewn churches is the top tourist destination in Ethiopia. Myths tells us that the incredible churches was carved out of the mountain in one night by angles.
Gondar is another UNESCO’S World heritage site and royal compound is called the Camelot of Africa. It was founded by king Fasilades in 1635 and served as a permanent capital for 250 years. The royal compound has several huge palaces. Gondar can be visited throughout the year, but a high point is to visit the bath of King Fasilades and watch the colorful religious festival Timket (Ethiopian Epiphany) in January.
Trekking
Explore Ethiopia’s national park with breathtaking views and exiting animal life and flora:
The Simien Mountains National Park is the roof of Africa. It is a is UNESCO World Natural Heritage Area. Ethiopia’s highest peak Mt. Ras Dashen, reaching 4,543 m above sea level, is in the park. If you are lucky, you will spot the shy Ethiopian wolf. The walia ibex (sacred goat) and the gelada baboon are main attractions.
The Bale Mountains National Park park's Afromontane habitats have a wider variety of endemic species than almost any other mountain in the world. From the Ethiopian wolf to wild forest coffee, the Bale Mountains has a lot to offer.
The Tana Lake is Ethiopia’s biggest lake and source for the Blue Nile. It covers more than 3,000 square kilometers. It’s islands has several churches and old monastaries. The lake has 27 fish species and a large fishing industry. About 230 bird species can be observed. It has no crocodiles but hippos are living close to the Blue Nile outflow.
The Danakil Depression
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The unfriendly desert Danakil Depression in the northern part of The Great Rift Valley is the hottest place on Earth in terms of year-round average temperatures. It is also one of the lowest laying places on Earth with altitude as low as 120m below sea level. This inhospitable portion of the Rift Valley has several lakes like Lake Assale and Lake Afambo. The active volcano Erta Ale is is known locally as “the gateway to Hell”.
