Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
»Taxis run frequently from a muddy park next to immigration to Hargeisa (Birr120/US$7,
two hours), about 90km to the southeast. The drivers will try to get you to pay extra for
your bags, but you don't need to.
Sudan
The main border-crossing point with Sudan is the Metema crossing, 180km west of Gon-
der. The road between Gonder and Khartoum is now paved all the way. It's imperative
that you've obtained your Sudan visa in Addis Ababa (not an easy task;
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be-
fore heading this way.
»In Gonder minibuses leave daily for Metema (Birr71, three hours). There is also a direct
bus from Addis (Birr272, two days).
»After reaching Metema walk across the border into the Sudanese town of Gallabat. From
Gallabat, transport can be found to Gedaref (three hours) and onward to Khartoum. If you
set off very early and everything goes your way then you might make it from Gonder to
Khartoum in a single day. If you get stuck en route then try to stay overnight in Gedaref
(better than Gallabat).
BORDER-CROSSING INFORMATION
TO/FROM FROM/TO BORDER CROSSING NOTES
Ethiopia Djibouti
Border crossings at Gelille and Galafi
Ethiopia Somaliland Border crossing at Togo-Wuchale/Wajaale
Somaliland Djibouti
Border crossing at Loyaada
Note that no visas are obtainable at borders. See the country Directory A-Z for visa information.
South Sudan
»At the time of research the border between Ethiopia and South Sudan at Jikawo was
closed. There was some talk of the border reopening and if this happens buses will go
from Gambela to the border town of Jikawo (Birr70, five hours). From there take a shared
taxi to Adora (South Sudan).
