Ethiopia trip highlights: my top 7 experiences
After traveling throughout Ethiopia for two weeks, I thought it was time to reflect on the trip and share my favorite experiences. To be honest, it was an intense visit filled with mixed feelings, a couple of episodes of food poisoning and lots of culture, history and traditions to digest. That being said, it was a memorable journey. In this post, I´ll be sharing my seven Ethiopia trip highlights, including, in my view, some of the best things to do in the country. If you´re planning to explore this African destination soon, this should give you a good idea of what to expect. Are you ready to dive in?
Exploring southern Ethiopia: ethnic tribes of the Omo Valley & safaris in national parks
Welcome to the south of Ethiopia, a fascinating part of the country that will take your breath away as soon as you discover its main cities, spot incredible wildlife in safaris across the national parks and interact with the ethnic tribes of the Omo Valley! In this travel guide, I´ll share our 10-day itinerary throughout southern Ethiopia, including what to see and do, where to eat and stay, and how to get around. At the end of this post, you will also find a map featuring all the locations mentioned here. Are you ready to join the adventure?
Lalibela, a mystical UNESCO World Heritage site
The holy city of Lalibela, located in the northern part of Ethiopia, treasures a series of ancient rock-hewn churches that are considered a UNESCO World Heritage site. Thanks to this travel guide, you will learn what to see and do in Lalibela, where to eat and stay, as well as a few travel tips to help you plan your adventure. At the end of this post, you will also find a map to easily pinpoint all the locations of this fascinating Ethiopian town.
What to do in Addis Ababa, the bustling capital of Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, the bustling capital of Ethiopia, is changing at a rapid pace. With a pleasant climate, it offers numerous cultural attractions such as the Ethnological Museum or the National Museum, among many others. The city is also renowned for its lively food and nightlife scene and has a good number of restaurants, bars and clubs where you can sample the famous Ethiopian cuisine. In this travel guide, I'll walk you through what to see and do in Addis Ababa, where to eat the best Ethiopian food and where to stay in the capital of the country. Along with some travel tips to navigate the city, I've also included a map so you can easily pinpoint all the spots mentioned throughout this post. Are you ready to dive in?
Ethiopia itinerary in 2 weeks & travel tips
After months of planning and dreaming about this trip, I finally managed to visit Ethiopia with a couple of friends from my days in Washington, D.C.. It was a memorable adventure to say the least! Unsurprisingly, this landlocked African country has a lot to offer, from ancient heritage and fascinating culture, to breathtaking landscapes and delicious food. In this post, you will learn more about our Ethiopian itinerary and what you can see and do there in two weeks. It also includes a section with frequent questions that you may have before traveling to the country. Finally, you will find a map too, so you can easily pinpoint where we went. I hope it will inspire you to visit this unique destination soon!
