Attractions

Addis Ababa (New Flower)

Located in the Geographical center of the country, Addis Ababa is the political and socio economic nerve of Ethiopia. This wonderful city is connected by air with more than 90 international destinations. So it is always the first city you check in before you start your trip in Ethiopia. Addis Ababa has so many places of interest that highlight you about the rest of Ethiopia. Visiting Addis Ababa, you have the chance to see historical monuments, museums, churches, and markets.

Ethiopian Airlines connects Addis Ababa to major tourist attraction sites in Ethiopia on daily basis which makes traveling possible even with limited time. You can also travel by road comfortably as most of the roads in the country are now paved. We also provide the latest 4×4 vehicles, mini vans and buses to make your trip enjoyable. Besides, there is so much to see and take pleasure in as you pass through the beautiful countryside along the way.

Lake Tana Monasteries

These monasteries are found on the islands of Lake Tana, the largest lake in Ethiopia (3,500km²) There are about 37 islands on this lake and 20 of which are inhabited. It is in these islands that we can see some of the monasteries of the medieval period including what might have been an ancient Judaic temple that was transformed later in to a church after the introduction of Christianity in Ethiopia in the

4^th century A.D. You can visit these churches in a half day or full day trip from Bahir Dar, one of the largest cities in Ethiopia. So lake Tana monasteries are very interesting places to consider during your travels in Ethiopia.

Gondar

This historic town was built in 1636 by its founder, Emperor Fasiledes, and his successors who also ruled over the state when the Gondar was at the height of its power serving as the capital for over two centuries. As the magnificent castles of Gondar are one of UNESCO’s world heritage sites, it has been a place of interest for visitors, along with the fantastically decorated Church of Debre Berhan Selassie, which is noted for its remarkable ceiling decorated with winged angels; Bathing Palace of Emperor Fasiledes, which is used for the annual ‘Timkat’ feast, a religious celebration commemorating the baptism of Jesus Christ at Jordan River in which so many tourists come to Ethiopia to attend the event.

Axum

Axum, a center of Christianity in Ethiopia since the 4^th century and another UNESCO world heritage site, is by far one of the most visited historical places in Ethiopia since it has kept some of its ancient legacies that made today’s small town an important place to see. Granite Stele that are 25 meters high and resemble multi- storeyed buildings, ruins of ancient churches and palaces, tombs of Solomonic kings (that are believed be descendants of King Solomon of biblical Israel), are some of the sites you visit in Axum which, once was a seat of one of the most powerful states that traded with Persia, china, and Rome and extended its empire as far as South Arabia.

Lalibela

Named after one of the kings that reigned in the territory of today’s small town, Lalibela, a UNESCO world heritage site, has by far been the most visited tourist site in Ethiopia. What made this small town special are churches carved out of single rocks that pose so many questions on visitors’ mind as to how they were built.

At the end of the 12^thand beginning of the 13^th century, legend has it that King Lalibela of the Zagwe Dynasty (a dynasty that had its base in this region for over a century) built a number of rock hewn churches, carved into the rugged mountainsides. There are 12 churches in the town, and few others in the surrounding countryside that can be reached in a day trip from the town of Lalibela.

Harar

Standing on the east wall of the Great Rift Valley, the medieval walled Islamic city of Harar is famous for its historical and cultural sites. Among places of interest in Harar is the16^th century wall that surrounds the city with its historic five gates registered by the UNESCO as a cultural heritage, the traditional Harari house; the childhood home of late Emperor Haile Selassie; the exciting open market; the Rimbaud House named after the French poet who lived there in the late 19^th century and the hyena-feeding ritual-a tradition which has its roots in early Harar and which has now become an interesting event for travelers to enjoy.

South Omo and Surroundings

Situated in the remote south-western part of Ethiopia, South Omo is noted for its extensive lowland along the Omo River that comes from western Ethiopia. Traveling in south omo valley has been increasing over the past ten years due to improved lodging and roads. Here of special interest are tribes who live along the Omo River and speak Omotic, a language only spoken in this region. The people in South Omo preserved their traditions for centuries that include body decoration, body scarring, lip plates, bull jumping, rituals, dances and other practices that are quite interesting to see.

One of these tribes are called Hamer. The Hamer people live in the eastern part of lower Omo Valley. These people are noted for their distinct hair style and body decoration. The Hamer bull jumping is an interesting ritual carried out by young men as they turn from youth to adulthood. The other interesting tribes of Southern Omo Valley are Mursi. The Mursi are people who live between Mago and Omo Rivers. Mursi women are well known for their practice of stretching their lower lips and insert a large round plate which is regarded as a sign of beauty.

Semien Mountains NP

Semien Mountains National Park, one of the earliest natural sites in the world registered by UNESCO, has by far been one of the most visited tourist destinations in Ethiopia due to its jaw dropping landscape made of vast and extensive chain of mountains and some of the endemic mammals found in the country such as Walia Ibex, Gelada Baboon, and the Ethiopian Wolf. So, visiting Simien Mountains means that you will have the chance to see these mammals. Besides, the breathtaking topography with rare natural vegetation can take you up to Ras Dashen, (4,620 meters), the summit of Ethiopia, or you can take a short trip to some of the magnificent view points where you can enjoy the scenery. Hiking in the Simien Mountains is another very interesting activity due to the park’s extensive landscape and varying topography.

Bale Mountains NP

Journey across Ethiopia’s Sanetti Plateau – the highest-altitude plateau in Africa where rare Ethiopian wolves hunt amid otherworldly landscapes. This exclusive trek combines wildlife encounters, cultural immersion, and dramatic high-altitude scenery.

Your Unforgettable Experience Includes:

Ethiopian Wolf Tracking – Observe the world’s rarest canid in its natural habitat
Mountain Nyala & Endemic Wildlife Spot graceful antelopes, colobus monkeys, and warthogs
Above the Clouds Trek through Afro-alpine meadows often shrouded in mist
Nomadic Encounters Meet Oromo herders with their livestock flocks.