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For the last few years, travel guides all over the world have named Ethiopia<\/a> as one of the top destinations on the planet to visit. It\u2019s Africa stripped bare of the Big Five and instead, brims with history and pulsates with exhilarating energy. There are rock-hewn churches to marvel at, medieval forts and UNESCO-ruins to explore, landscapes that will knock your socks off, and, if you\u2019re hankering after a spot of wildlife-watching, that can be arranged too. But despite a list of near-endless wonders, there\u2019s remarkably little information out there for potential travellers. Welcome, then, to our Ethiopia travel guide \u2013 a one-stop shop for the country\u2019s highlights and how they might fit in to your trip\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ease yourself into Ethiopia in Bahir Dar<\/h2>\n

The first place in our Ethiopia<\/a> travel guide just so happens to be the first stop on the country\u2019s popular historical circuit (that also includes Lalibela<\/a> and Gondar<\/a>), Bahir Dar<\/a>. The bustling town is sometimes referred to as the \u2018Ethiopian Riviera\u2019 thanks to its pretty location on the southern shores of Lake Tana and it\u2019s a relaxed introduction to the sights and sounds of the country. It\u2019s also within walking distance of the outlet of the Blue Nile and short drive will take you to the Blue Nile Falls, a Victoria Falls-esque cascade of water that\u2019s most impressive just after the rainy season ends in October and November. Make sure to leave time also for a boat trip around the lake and to the vibrant, 14th century monasteries that adorn the forested peninsulas and islands.<\/p>\n

For first-timers, check out the route \u2018The Best of Northern Ethiopia\u2019<\/a> \u2013 it\u2019s great way to get to grips with Ethiopia\u2019s intriguing history and take a first plunge into the country.<\/p>\n

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Stroll around Gondar, the Camelot of Africa<\/h2>\n

Continuing with the historical circuit, we\u2019re off to Gondar<\/a> next in our Ethiopia<\/a> travel guide. Have your camera at hand for the drive in from Bahir Dar as the scenery definitely deserves a photo or two \u2013 and don\u2019t put it away when you arrive! Once the Royal capital of Ethiopia, the Portuguese-influenced churches and castles of Gondar are stunning, with the fascinating Debre Birhan Selassie church the aesthetic cherry-on-top. The ancient city combines well with Bahir Dar<\/a>, Axum<\/a> and Lalibela<\/a> if you\u2019re a true culture-vulture, but it\u2019s also the springboard for trips into the Simien Mountains<\/a> if you\u2019d like to add a spot of wildlife-watching or trekking to your trip.<\/p>\n

Gondar also features in \u2018The Best of Northern Ethiopia\u2019<\/a> route, but wildlife-lovers might like to use \u2018The Full Works\u2019<\/a> route that also includes the Simien Mountains as a starting point for designing a trip.<\/p>\n

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Travel back in time in Axum<\/h2>\n

The next ancient gem that truly deserves a place in both the northern historical circuit and our Ethiopia travel guide is Axum<\/a> in the spectacular Tigray region. Why? It\u2019s the birthplace and holiest city of the Ethiopian Orthodox church and wandering the streets truly feels like stepping back in time to the Old Testament. A tour is probably the best way to explore the sights, and your guide will take you to the stelae park (1,700-year old upright stones, the tallest of which is a staggering 23 metres high!), St Mary\u2019s church, the ruins of the Queen of Sheba\u2019s palace and, of course, the resting place of the Ark of the Covenant. Axum is a 1 hour 20-minute flight from Gondar<\/a> and, depending on what time of day you arrive, most people only spend a night, sometimes two, in the city.<\/p>\n

Our route, Ethiopia: The Full Works<\/a>, incorporates a stop in Axum alongside the Simien Mountain<\/a>s for a comprehensive exploration of Ethiopia<\/a>. It\u2019s also possible to add-on a stop in the Bale Mountains<\/a> (see below) if you fancy upping the wildlife ante.<\/p>\n

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Let Lalibela take your breath away<\/h2>\n

Of all Ethiopia\u2019s treasures, Lalibela<\/a> is probably the one you\u2019ve heard of. Home to the famous rock-hewn churches, it\u2019s the jewel in the country\u2019s crown and regarded by many as the unofficial eighth wonder of the world. Despite the photos and stories you may have heard, it will take your breath away when you see it for the first time and the size and scale of the hand-chiselled buildings is unprecedented. Many of the churches are grouped together in the central complex, connected by a warren of tunnels and trenches, and are best visited during morning mass when thousand-strong crowds come from near and far to worship. As for timings, we\u2019d recommend spending at least two nights in Lalibela with the second day reserved for visiting Genete Mariam, one of the most interesting churches in Lalibela\u2019s outlying area.<\/p>\n

Most people will fly into Lalibela (an hour from Addis<\/a> and about 90 minutes from Gondar<\/a>) making it easy to include on just about any Ethiopia trip \u2013 and we suggest you do!<\/p>\n

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Feel the heat in the Danakil Depression<\/h2>\n

Head even further north, almost to Ethiopia\u2019s border with Eritrea, and you\u2019ll reach the mighty Danakil Depression<\/a>. It\u2019s famously one of the hottest places on earth and also the lowest at a staggering -116 metres below sea level and although both make for a slightly strenuous trip (!) don\u2019t let either put you off. Awaiting are magnificent, otherworldly landscapes of bubbling lava lakes and sulphurous pools, luminous yellow ponds and blood red rocks like nothing else on earth. When you\u2019ve finished marvelling at the scenery, watch the nomadic Afar people move across the plains, digging for salt and then climb to the top of Erta Ale, literally translated as the \u2018smoking mountain.\u2019 At the top is one of only six lava lakes in the world and to stand on the crater rim, peering into the ever-swirling pools of lava below, is to be transported to a different world.<\/p>\n

Independent travellers cannot access Danakil by themselves so a two- or three-day mobile safari (with one night camping at the top of Erta Ale) is the order of the day. Use the route \u2018Exploring the Danakil Depression\u2019<\/a> as a starting point for designing your Danakil adventure!<\/p>\n

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Discover the hidden gems of Addis Ababa<\/h2>\n

The capital city and the headquarters of the African Union, you\u2019ll probably find yourself in Addis Ababa<\/a> at some point on your Ethiopia trip. The city is a contradiction in every sense of the word and it\u2019s frenzied yet remarkably relaxed, innovative yet traditional, and it\u2019s not unusual to see herds of cows roaming between glittering office buildings. Like most East African cities, tourist attractions are few and far between but there\u2019s a few stops worth making: the beautiful Medhane Alem cathedral, the remains of \u2018Lucy\u2019 in the National Museum, and the fascinating Red Terror Martyr\u2019s Museum. But really, the best way to explore Addis is a good old-fashioned wander through the streets, past the trendy jazz bars, sweet-smelling coffee shops and chic boutiques.<\/p>\n

Addis is the starting point for pretty much every trip to Ethiopia<\/a> and it\u2019s well-connected by air to most major cities in Africa and many in Europe. Accommodation-wise, Addis isn\u2019t famous for its boutique hotels, but there are a couple of larger hotels that suffice for a couple of nights. The Sapphire Addis Hotel<\/a>, the Hilton Addis Ababa<\/a> and the Capital Hotel & Spa<\/a> are among the best.<\/p>\n

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Have your trekking poles at the ready in the Simien Mountains<\/h2>\n

Home to Africa\u2019s third-highest peak, Ras Dashen, that stands at an impressive 4620 metres above sea level, the Simien Mountains<\/a> definitely deserve their moniker \u2018The Roof of Africa.\u2019 This is prime trekking territory and you can embark on anything from casual strolls through the montane scenery to week-long expeditions across precipitous peaks. But it\u2019s not just for avid hikers; the mountains are home to wildlife not seen anywhere else on earth including the handsome walia ibex (a sort of wild goat) and enormous troops of golden-maned (and shrieking!) Gelada baboons. Accommodation-wise, there\u2019s Simien Lodge<\/a> and the stylish Limalimo Lodge<\/a>, two upmarket hideaways that offer game drives and walks and will appeal to the most comfort-conscious of travellers.<\/p>\n

Day trips to the Simien Mountains can be easily arranged from nearby Gondar<\/a>, but if you\u2019d like to stay for longer and make the towering highlands a feature of your trip, check out The Wildlife Highlights of Ethiopia<\/a> route. The best time of year for trekking are the drier months of October to March.<\/p>\n

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Walk on the wild side in Bale Mountains National Park<\/h2>\n

Ethiopia\u2019s \u2018other\u2019 national park is the beautiful Bale Mountains<\/a>, six hours by road to the southeast of Addis<\/a>. The landscape is fit for a fairy-tale and the undulating, pastel plateaus are filled with giant lobelia flowers and scattered with fragrant juniper forests. Importantly, it\u2019s the last remaining stronghold of the Ethiopian wolf, which are now thought to number less than 500 in the wild, and one of the most magical places to see them. Other wildlife ticks include mountain nyala, endemic to southern Ethiopia, giant mole-rats, the Bale monkey, and a multitude of birds. In fact, the African Birding Club recently named Bale as the continent\u2019s fourth-best birding site! And that\u2019s what makes the six-hour drive worth it\u2026<\/p>\n

Pretty much the only way to reach Bale is by road from Addis and as the park isn\u2019t particularly close to any other major sights, it requires a few extra days as an add-on. This route, The Wildlife Highlights of Ethiopia<\/a>, combines Bale with Simien for a real wildlife extravaganza, but it\u2019s possible to add on a visit to a classic northern circuit in Ethiopia: The Full Works<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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