Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Great Ethiopian Run
Join thousands of joggers in Africa's biggest running race in Addis
Ababa (
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Jumping of the Bulls
This coming-of-age ceremony is usually a highlight of visitors'
time in Ethiopia for anyone lucky enough to see one (
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Timkat
Ethiopia's most important holiday celebrates Jesus' baptism with a lot of splash-
ing of water and parading of replica Arks of the Covenant (
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Leddet
During Leddet (Christmas) the faithful attend all-night church services, often
moving from one church to another. Priests don their full regalia (
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Trekking & Hiking
For an unforgettable taste of Ethiopia and Djibouti, grab your kit, lace up your boots and
head into the landscape that covers all the geological highs and lows.
Bale Mountains
The combination of wildlife, scenery and quality facilities makes this a
fantastic wilderness destination (
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Menagesha National Forest
Follow the trails through this wildlife-filled forest (
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Lalibela & Tigray
The community trekking programs in these areas offer both lovely
scenery and a chance to get to know the locals (
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Simien Mountains National Park
This very popular park holds some of the most stun-
ning mountain scenery in Africa and trekking is easily organised (
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Menz-Guassa Community Conservation Area
This seldom-visited spot protects one of
the most pristine high-alpine habitats in Ethiopia (
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Goda Mountains
Waterfalls, forests, canyons - what the little-known Goda Mountains
lack in size is more than made up for in diversity, with walks of various lengths (
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