Best hotels in Gheralta

While historic sites like Lalibela attract the lion's share of attention and tourist traffic in Ethiopia, the Tigray region sits peacefully beyond the fray. It's bequeathed with an absolute bounty – 140-odd churches and archaeological sites, most of which are built into the sandy strata of the Gheralta Mountains. Italian-owned Korkor Lodge sits in the heart of Tigray, with stunning views of the escarpment and ideal access to dozens of sites. Here, even the landscape is spiritually uplifting. At Korkor, the ecofriendly ethos, friendly hospitality and encyclopedic knowledge of local history and geology make the lodge a great destination.

Arriving at the Erar guesthouse, you will be greeted by community members who, through their kindness and attention, will make your stay memorable. They will make you discover traditional cuisine (Injera, mashed moringa, lentils or beets). This traditional B&B in this part of Ethiopia is built of stone and consists of an inner courtyard and a central building where the 3 bedrooms, the kitchen and a common room / dining room are located. Overlooking the successive valleys and the plateaus in the distance, the view from the guest house is grandiose and encourages contemplation.It is on foot that you will reach the Erar guesthouse.