Africa
Ethiopia
Rock churches, the Simien Mountains, coffee ceremonies and ancient kingdoms. Say selam, and enjoy!
Caution: some areas are unsafe
Parts of this country are unsafe or advised against. Check your government's official travel advice before you go and during your trip.
Several regions are unsafe: check before any road trip outside Addis Ababa and the main sites.
Official advice for my nationality- Local time
- 17:08
- Currency
- ETB
- Calling code
- +251
- Capital
- Addis Ababa
- Languages spoken
- Amharic
Places to see
Lalibela
Churches carved from solid rock, a UNESCO site.
Simien Mountains National Park
Gelada monkeys and dramatic cliffs.
Gondar
Castles of the Ethiopian emperors.
Aksum
Giant ancient stelae.
Addis Ababa
The National Museum and "Lucy".
The Zzz blog
Coming soon: the mosquito is on it!
