Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Gibe Sheleko National Park
All the classic highland species can be spotted in this park (
Gambela National Park
Some of the birds here are seen nowhere else in Ethiopia (
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Bale Mountains National Park
Offers easy access to both highland and lowland habitats
and their associated species, including nine Ethiopian endemics (
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Rift Valley Lakes
The string of large lakes, from Ziway to Chamo, are surprisingly di-
verse, leading to a great variety of possible encounters over many days (
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Yabelo Wildlife Sanctuary
The locally endemic Ethiopian bush crow and white-tailed
swallow are the major drawcards here (
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Daallo Forest
At the eastern end of Somaliland, this unique forest hosts a wealth of avian
species (
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History & Culture
The Horn of Africa offers a wealth of attractions for culture buffs, from exceptional rock-
art sites and centuries-old, rock-hewn churches to atmospheric, historical towns and grand
castles.
Ethnological Museum
One of the best if its kind in Africa, this museum in Addis Ababa
gives a great insight into the many different Ethiopian peoples and their rich cultures (
Harar
The labyrinthine, walled old city is a pleasure to explore, and close encounters
with wild hyenas add to its magic (
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Lalibela
Subterranean churches, gorgeously carved into the rock, rarely fail to wow visit-
ors (
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Gonder
The various ruined castles in and around the city are exceptionally evocative (
