NATURAL ATTRACTIONS
Awash National Park, established in 1966 as Ethiopia’s first national park, covers 756 square kilometers and aims to conserve Beisaoryx populations, wetlands, and hot springs within the Main Ethiopian Rift and Afar rift. The park, characterized by a plain landscape at 900 m.a.s.l., features the Awash River and valley and is home to over 400 […]
Eastern Attraction
Dire Dawa, a smaller city in eastern Ethiopia, is an emerging tourist destination with unique attractions. Harar, a city with a rich history, offers attractions such as the Arthur Rimbaud Center, hyena feeding sites, the old walled town (Jugal), Ras Tafari’s House, and various markets and religious sites. Babile Elephant Sanctuary features diverse flora and […]
ADDIS ABABA & THE SURROUNDING
Festival Attraction
Irreechaa The Gada System, which is the social, political and cultural reflection of the traditional Oromo people, was registered in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in October 2016.The Oromo Thanks Giving Fesival — Irreechaa takes place during October all over Oromia. Fichee-Chambalaalla The third UNESCO registered intangible heritage -Fichee-Chambalaalla […]
Historical Attraction
Lalibela Lalibela, named after a 12th century king of Ethiopia, is famous for its amazing rock cut churches. Carved out of the rock rather than built with stone (see also pentra in Jordan), each of these 11 churches has been excavated from the rock, cutting out the intricate interior with great care. Today, Lalibela Rock Churches […]
CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS
Hamer The Hamar occupy a mountainous region in the eastern part of the lower Omo Valley. Their name is also spelled Hamer. The “Jumping the bull” ceremony is the most spectacular rite of passage in Southern Ethiopia. This ceremony marks the initiation of young men in to adult hood. The main players are the initiates, those who […]