Why Ethiopia
Ethiopia has its own alphabet, its own calendar and churches carved down into solid rock more than eight centuries ago.
It is history and landscape more than safari. Addis Ababa is a working capital, and the highlands beyond it rise above 4,000 metres.
What to see
Lalibela
Eleven churches cut from the rock, still used for worship today.
Simien Mountains
Sheer escarpments, gelada monkeys and some of Africa's highest trekking.
Gondar and Lake Tana
Royal castles on one side, island monasteries on the lake on the other.
Harar
A walled Muslim city in the east with more than 80 mosques, listed by UNESCO.
When to go
October to March is dry and clear
The rains run roughly June to September. The highlands are at their greenest just after.
Who it suits
- Travellers who want history and culture first
- Trekkers and photographers
- Repeat Africa travellers who have done safari
Travel styles
Good to know
- Most visitors can apply for an e-visa online. We confirm the current rule for your passport.
- Addis Ababa sits at about 2,350 metres. We keep the first day easy.
What Africano does
We plan the route, compare places to stay for your dates and budget, and arrange internal flights and transfers. You get one written proposal and one person to talk to.
Plan a trip to Ethiopia
Tell us your dates, group and budget. We come back with a written proposal.
