Top Ethiopian Trekking, Hiking, Historic, Wildlife, and Nature Holidays
Ethiopia has more trekking, hiking. cultural, festival, historic, and natural attractions than any other African country. Ethiopia has more world heritage sites registered by unesco than any other African country. Ethiopia is believed to be the birth place of humanity witnessed by paleontological discoveries including the oldest and most complete hominid which is 3.2 million years old fossil.
Ethiopia is a land of wonder and enchantment, a country with one of the richest histories on the African continent, a land of contrast and surprises, of remote and wild places, a home to different culture and friendly people who are descended from some of the world’s oldest civilizations. Ethiopia has it’s own alphabets, numerals, time and calendar that makes it a unique place on the planet.
This is the land of the Queen of Sheba, home of the Ark of the Covenant, the birth place of coffee. Lucy, the world’s oldest known almost complete hominid skeleton, more than three million years old was discovered here. There are twenty one national parks and two sanctuaries where 277 species of mammals and more than 850 species of birds can be seen.
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Best Ethiopian Hikes and Trekking Holidays To Historic Northern and Simien Mountains
Ethiopian Historic And Cultural Holiday
Ethiopia has so much to offer visitors, the historic route covering the ancient town of Axum, with its amazing carved obelisks, the Ark of the covenant, Gondar, with its castles and palaces; Lalibela, with its remarkable rock hewn churches,
Negash, one of the earliest Muslim settlements since the time of the prophet Mohamed, the old city of Harar and Lege Oda where you can see cave paintings believed to be thousands of years old.
Ethiopia is a mosaic of cultures comprised of over eighty ethnic groups and four linguistic groups. It’s also one of the first to receive Christianity and Islam. Being the only African country that has never been colonised, it maintains authentic culture and social values.
Ethiopian Trekking To Simien Mountains
Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains also known the roof of Africa hosts over 14 summits that are above four thousand meters above sea level.
It’s not only summits that you see in the Simien mountains but also valleys, gorges, rivers, flat lands and escarpments which makes the most ideal destination for trekkers.
The simien mountains national park is registered by unesco as a world heritage site and is home to three of the endemic mammals, Walia Ibex, Gelada Baboon and Abyssinian Wolf.
The Simien Mountain National Park is also a place to enjoy watching large birds of pray such as the lammergeyer, African Fish Eagle, Kites, Vultures, and Buzzards.
Ethiopian Trekking To Northern Ethiopia
Ethiopian northern part is rich in ancient historic, architectural and trekking sites.
Your trekking sites begins from Blue Nile gorge, then continues to Blue Nile falls, then to the Simien Mountains, a massif which over 14 summits 4000mts above sea level also endowed with gorges, canyons, and flat lands.
The Simien Mountains massif is one of the best trekking and hiking sites in the world where you can enjoy trekking, camping, watching wildlife, endemic birds, flora and fauna.
Ras Dashen, the fourth highest peak in Africa with an altitude of 4620 meters, is also located within the National Park.
Ethiopian Highland Trekking, Mountains, Nature, Volcano Holidays and Vacations
Ethiopian Mountains And Deserts Trekking
Ethiopia is a country where you can trek from high peak mountain summits to one of the lowest points on earth – the Danakil and Dallol Depression. Over 40% of the mountains in Africa are in Ethiopia mostly found in the northern and south eastern part.
We have trekking and hiking packages on the Dallol and Danakil depression combined with the Simien Mountains aka the ‘Roof of Africa’.
Also trekking in Lalibela and surroundings such as Asheten Mariam, Yimrehanna Kiristos, Abuna Yosef, and community trekking sites such as Hudad gives you a lifetime trekking experience.
Ethiopian Trekking to Danakil and Erta-Ale Volcano
Erta Ale ranks one of the most alluring and physically challenging natural attractions anywhere in Ethiopia.
Erta Ale contains the world’s only permanent lava lake. makes you feel like walking in nowhere land. You will also enjoy hiking to the salt lakes and towards the salt extraction areas watching the camel caravans.
The Danakil Depression is one of the most inhospitable regions of the world, but is nonetheless spectacular, full of eye-catching colors, as in the sulphur springs.
Enjoy hiking in the desert which has several points lying more than 100 meters (328 ft) below sea level.
Ethiopian Nature Trekking and Hiking Tour
Ethiopia is full of beautiful landscape, mountain scenery, lakes, deserts, valleys, and forests. Trek through Ethiopia’s cultural landscapes, villages, ancient architectures, and rock churches.
Discover the newly designated national parks and all inclusive resort areas such as Chebera Churchura park, Wonchi Crater lake, Gondar Gorgora Resort, Halala Kela Resort all endowed with natural beauti and wildlife.
The Blue Nile Gorge and Falls is another spectacle that you can enjoy on your trip. Ethiopia’s landscape is a diverse phenomenon ranging from mountain peaks to one of the lowest points and one of the hottest places in the world.
Ethiopian Trekking to Timkat and Meskal Festivals, Vegan Holidays, Omo Valley Tribes
Ethiopian Festivals and Cultural Holiday
Ethiopia has very colorful festivals through out the year. January the month which hosts the colorful Timkat Epiphany and Ethiopian Christmas specially colourful in Lalibela.
Timkat festival in Ethiopia is held on January 17 – 20 and perhaps the largest outdoor festival in the whole of the African continent where millions celebrate for three consecutive days.
Also Meskal and Irrecha festivals both fall on September. Trek in these months so that you will have a life time memories of Ethiopian people and their culture.
Ethiopian Vegan Vacations and Trekking Holiday
Join our full plant based Ethiopian vegan trekking and hiking to the historic sites, cultural sites, wildlife and nature holiday and vacation packages.
While enjoying trekking and hiking to the historic, cultural, and natural sites you will enjoy delicious vegan cuisine. Join exciting Ethiopian vegan cooking class among other fun and activities.
Ethiopian vegan trips are especially popular during the Christian fasting (lent) seasons and around the festival times that are usually preceded by several days of fasting.
Ethiopian Omo Valley Trekking Holiday
Ethiopia is a mosaic of people with more than 80 languages, different life-styles, customs, rituals, religions, music instruments, and traditional dances.
The lower Omo Valley is one of the areas where Ethiopia’s tribal culture is concentrated and where you can experience several cultures on the same trip.
The Hamer, karo, and the Mursi tribes are among the most popular tribes in the lower Omo valley known for their rituals, costumes, markets and entire life styles. Immerse yourself deep into tribal cultures of Ethiopia and their lifestyles.
Ethiopian Mountains and Desert Treks, Bird Watching Holidays, Addis Ababa Day Trips
Ethiopian Bird Watching and Rift Valley Holidays
Ethiopia is one of the top destinations for birdwatchers. It hosts tenth of the world bird species. 23 species of birds are endemic to Ethiopia and several migratory birds are seen in the birdwatching seasons.
The Bale Mountains National Park and the Great Rift Valley Lakes are among the best birding spots in Africa. Bale Mountains, being the largest Afro alpine habitat in the whole of Africa hosts several birds and wildlife including the endemic types.
Also you can explore the rest of birding sites such as Awash National Park, Netch-sar National Park, and other wildlife reserves.
Ethiopia, Somaliland, Djibouti Holiday
Explore Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Somaliland beginning from Ethiopia, the largest and oldest nation in East Africa, where you will explore ancient history, amazing landscapes, rich wildlife and tribal culture.
An hour long flight from Addis Ababa takes you to Somaliland, where you will walk around Hargiesa, and trip to Lasgeel, and Berbera and to Djibouti, Lake Asal’s beautiful scenery full of chimneys the nomadic people flamingos and hot springs. are very interesting.
Lake Assal in Djibouti is the lowest point in Africa. Admire the panoramic view of Canyon Adaleh and Goubet of Djibouti with the big salt fields which makes you feel like walking in nowhere land.
Addis Ababa Excursions and Day Trips
Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia is unique and exciting place to explore. .Museums, parks, libraries, buildings old and new, cafes, churches, streets, monuments etc are things to enjoy.
A city tour of Addis Ababa, incudes in addition to it’s interesting museums, walking on the city streets, hiking in Entoto mountains, a visit of Friendship Park situated at the very centre of the city, Unity Park, and Merkato the largest open-air market in Africa worth a a couple of days stay in the city.
Also within a day or two there are interesting excursions to historic, natural sites, wildlife parks, and all inclusive resorts that makes your stay fun.
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