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Africa's oldest
independent nation, a land whose wealth of history is matched by spectacular
natural beauty & a rich culture patterned by a mosaic of diverse and fascinating
peoples. Ancient relics show that man first walked on earth here seven million
years ago. Today our lands are also home to some of the rarest wildlife in
Africa, to many hundreds of brightly coloured birds and to rare and unique
plants that make Ethiopia a very special country.
Lake Tana is one of many lakes that enrich our countryside. Relaxing resorts
will host you while you explore inland monasteries, or discover Tisisat - the
smoke of fire - where the Blue Nile thunders over the spectacular Falls.
East Africa is an adventure waiting to happen. Mt Kilimanjaro, Masai
tribesmen, herds of wild elephants roaming the plains, the Africa of your dreams
comes to life. Consisting of Ethiopia, Uganda, Dijibouti, Kenya & Tanzania.
The Bale Mountains are another temptation for the tourist who wants to
see untouched nature. Endemic Nyala, Menelik Bushbuck and Red Fox all roam at
will,and the Sof Omar Caves are magical experience never to be forgotten. In
the Rift Valley is Ethiopia's land of lakes. Lakes Abiyata and Shalla are famed
for their variety of birds, while Lake Langano is a haven for fishermen who try
their luck with the Nile Perch. Further south the unspoilt national parks such
as Omo, Nago and Gambela provide the greatest safari opportunities. Exploring
Ethiopia is the experience of a lifetime. Unspoilt, historic, diverse, natural,
but above all - hospitable. Now is the time to discover Ethiopia.
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Tanzania |
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Tanzania is famous for its game reserves, its exotic offshore islands steeped in
history, and its tallest , most beautiful resident, Mt kilimanjaro, whose summit
is the goal of many African travellers.
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Uganda |
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Uganda is a welcoming & rewarding destination, friendly & rich in sights and
scenes. Dijibouti is a fascinating port with nearby beaches, backed by stark
beauty of a semi-desert hinterland.
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Kenya |
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Kenya is ..renowned for exceptional natural beauty, prolific wildlife and
diverse tribal peoples. From white sandy beaches to vast game parks teeming with
animals, kenya is the classic African Adventure.
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Addis Ababa ... the
capital of Ethiopia |
Addis Ababa , the capital of Ethiopia is a delightful place to explore. It is a
city of surprises characterised by diversity and contrasts. Situated at the
foothills of Entoto Mountains, Addis Ababa rambles pleasantly across many
hillsides and gullies cut through with sparkling streams.
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Places to visit in Addis
Ababa |
Addis Ababa University
St. George Cathedral
Menilek Mausoleum
Trinity Cathedral
Ref. to all places : Addis Ababa
Managasha Park:100 KM west
Ambo/Hagere Heywot: 125 KM west
Mercato: Largest open market place in Africa.
Entoto: Natural amphitheature of surrounding hills.
Bishoftu/Debre Zeit: hour drive Ancient monastery of Debre Libanos:
100 Km North
DIRE DAWA: 517 km east.Caves,Cave paintings,open air cinemas, warm & dry
climate.
GAMBELA: Landscape, climate, vegetation & the Niliotic peoples - the
Anuak and the Nuer - of the lowlands around Gambela are quite unique. Famous for
its dramatic sunsets.
LALIBELA: Lalibela is set in dramatic mountainous country & has 11
fascinating rock-hewn churches.
ASMARA: Second largest city in Ethiopia
BAHAR DAR : Centre for boating to the islands on Lake, excursion to
Tissiat Falls
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Massawa |
The road from Asmara to Masssawa offers some spectacular views as it snakes down
from 2,300 metres to sea-level over a distance of just 110 kilometres. The
perfect white sands of Gurgusum Beach, 15 minutes' drive north along the coast
from Massawa, extend for several miles. A second delightful beach is located on
Green Isalnd, in a bay a short boat-ride from Massawa.
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Makale |
Regional capital of Tigray.The old castle in the city has been turned into a
small but first-class hotel, the Abraha Castle. It is often fully booked, so
advance reservations are advisable.
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Nature & Wildlife |
There are six main regions in the world set aside by conservationists as animal
sanctuaries. Africa, south of the Sahara, is one of them because of its unique
flora and fauna.
Lake Chamo :This lake and the Omo river contain some of the largest
concentrations of Nile crocodile in the world.
Beisa Oryx are seen in several of Ethiopia's National Parks.
Palm Springs, in Awash National Park, where hot-springs feed pools of turquoise
water.
Baglafecht weaver: These birds weave basket like nests from grasses. Colonies of
nests can be seen weighing down the branches of trees in the Rift Valley Lakes
area.
The Oryx, the bat-eared fox, the caracal, the aardvark, colobus and green
monkeys, Anubis and Hamadryas baboons, the klipspringer, the leopard, the
bushbuck, the hippo, the Soemmerring's gazelle, the Grevy's zebra, the cheetah,
the greater and lesser kudu, White-eared kob - rare & worthy trophy for hunters;
Nile lechwe, Abyssinian reedbuck, warthog, hartebeest, lion, elephant and
hippotamus,the Lion ...
A wonderful variety of birdlife, including sooty falcon, brown booby, spoonbill,
osprey, whimbrel and shrike.
Gelada baboon, an endemic mammal found in the simien Mountains.
Giant lobelia, an alpine plant that after 15 years of slow vegetative growth
suddenly produces a 10- metre high flowering stalk.
Awash National Park
Bale Mountains National Park
Baro River
Dahlak Marine National Park
Omo National Park
Rift Valley Lakes
Lake Zwai
Lake Langano
Lakes Abyata & Shala
Lake Awasa
Lakes Abaya & Chamo
Simien Mountains National Park
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Ethiopia Travel Tips |
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