For travelers,
There has never been a year which has made the need for traveling more clear than 2020.
People are not meant to be sedentary. Nomadic life was no accident, it was necessary and useful. All human achievements rose from the contact between diverse peoples and cultures. Travel is in the human genes.
Ethiopia is not usually the first place people consider for expanding their knowledge of the world, but it should be. Ethiopia rewards visitors with stunning landscapes, fascinating history, living traditions, singular, endemic animal species, vibrant culinary culture, world-renowned coffee, and much, much more. Whatever your preferred travel experience might be, Ethiopia has something for you. Come and see for yourself and most likely you will find out that there is so much to see, you may need a second visit to discover the subtleties and beauties that make up Ethiopia.
I will be very happy to be your personal guide in unlocking Ethiopia’s treasures for you.
Here are some suggestions:
1 and 2 Day trips from Addis Ababa:
* Full day city and food tour of Addis Ababa
* The Seven Lakes of the Great Rift Valley Region
* Melka Kunture, Adade Mariam and Tiya
* Debre Libanos and Jemma Gorge
The Holy Cities, Monasteries and Churches:
* The Cliff, Rock and Cave Churches of the Tigray Region
* The Ancient Capitals of Aksum, Gondar and Lalibela
* Gashena – TheNew Lalibela Rock Church
* Bahir Dar and the Monasteries of Lake Tana
* Harar, The Fourth Holy City of Islam, and the strange tradition of Hyena Feeding
The Highland and the Lowlands:
* Simien Mountains
* Danakil Depression and the Salt Flats
* Bale Mountains
* Sof Omar Cave
* The Coffee Region
From the glowing lava flows of Erta Ale Volcano to the black volcanic highlands of Bale Mountains
From the heights of Simien Mountains to the depths of the Danakil Depression. From the glowing lava flows of Erta Ale Volcano to the black volcanic highlands of Bale Mountains.
Immerse yourself in the ancient cultures
Immerse yourself in the ancient cultures, lores and traditions of Ethiopia. Follow in the footsteps of the Queen of Sheba in Aksum, of King Lalibela in the city named after him and King Fasilides in the magic castles of Gondar. Admire the unique monasteries and churches of the earliest centuries of Christianity and visit the Fourth Sacred City of Islam in Harar
visit the tribes of the Southern Nations and Nationalities
Visit the tribes of the Southern Nations and Nationalities – and don’t forget to drink coffee! Coffee, Ethiopias gift to the world.
Meet the Gelada monkeys, the Ethiopian Wolfs
Meet the Ethiopian wolf, the Walia ibex, the Gelada monkey, all species exclusive to Ethiopia
Discover the Coffee Ceremony
The ceremony is typically performed by the woman of the household and is considered an honor. The coffee is brewed by first roasting the green coffee beans over an open flame in a pan. This is followed by the grinding of the beans, traditionally in a wooden mortar and pestle. The coffee grounds are then put into a special vessel which contain boiled water and will be left on an open flame a couple of minutes until it is well mixed with the hot water. After grinding, the coffee is put through a sieve several times. The boiling pot (jebena) is usually made of pottery and has a spherical base, a neck and pouring spout, and a handle where the neck connects with the base. The jebena also has a straw lid
