Ethiopia’s capital city, Addis Ababa, boasts a rich culture and history behind its modern-day hustle and bustle. Located in the highlands of the Rift Valley, Addis Ababa is also known as the “Political Capital of Africa” because this city is the headquarters of the African Union, United Nations Economic Commissions for Africa as well as …
Residing in the southwest region of Ethiopia, the Hamer tribe is one of the Omo Valley tribes hailing from the Omo river valley in the Debub Omo Zone. With villages in Turmi and Dimeka, they represent approximately 0.1% of the Ethiopian population. The Hamer tribe are quite isolated and are mainly pastoralists with their culture still placing a …
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An exotic setting with unique wildlife and jaw-dropping views of the amazing landscape below, the Simien Mountains National Park is a remote and rugged chain of mountains that stretch across northern Ethiopia. Among its main attraction is the deep, canyon-style gorges filled with various natural sights. The escarpment forms small elevations that offer splendid natal lookout points …
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One of the best things about Ethiopia is that it isn’t just a magical country with its own calendar and distinct alphabet, but it is also home to some of the tastiest, scrumptious delicacies you will ever come across. Ethiopian cuisine is colorful, rich, and flavourful with a wide variety of cultural dishes and drinks. Beyond …
In contrast to Ethiopia’s lush landscapes in its entirety, very little was written about the Bale Mountains prior to 1950. But this famous mountain has quickly become one of the best ways to trek Ethiopia. History of the Bale Mountains National Park The Bale Mountains were formed from lava outpourings which covered all the …
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Ethiopia is home to around eight Omo Valley Tribes comprised of over 200,000 people speaking 47 different languages. Historically, these ethnic groups have exhibited a fascinating range of cultural practices and four of Africa’s major linguistic groups including the endemic Omotic languages are represented within one relatively small area. The fact that this small area happens to …
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Senior citizens have the advantage of longer travel getaways and all the time to explore the world. The best part is that the pace of the tour can be adjusted to their needs so they can still have a good time on their travels without feeling too exhausted at every destination. While there’s so many …