Adventure Travel Ethiopia
For Adventure Travel, Ethiopia may not be the first destination to come to mind. But it should be on your list of places you just have to see. Unusual sights, natural beauty and exotic wildlife are all waiting for you. In a hurry? Click here to move down for Adventure Travel Tours in Ethiopia Most of the attractions in Ethiopia are either historic, like the incredible stone churches in Lalibela or places where you can experience the wilderness. Ten national parks make it as great a destination for safari tours as
Kenya or Tanzania, though much less accessible. Most of the historical areas are to the north of the country, and the National parks are to the south. And that doesn't even touch on all the amazing cultural diversity in Ethiopia. There are many tribes and ethnic groups that still live as they have for thousands of years. The people of Ethiopia can be as fascinating as the landscape. Here are some of the best regions in Ethiopia to visit: Addis Ababa - Your Ethiopian Entry Point It's the capital city of Ethiopia, and where most international flights will arrive. As a pretty typical metropolitan area, its a lot like other major cities in Africa and not too adventurous at first glance. That doesn't mean there aren't some exciting things to do in Addis Ababa. The Merkato is the largest open-air market in all of Africa, and there is no better place to really immerse yourself in Ethiopian culture while you haggle for bargains. Explore the Past in Lalibela Rock Hewn Church in Lalibela The holy city of Lalibela is filled with deep antiquity, and is the destination for many a pilgrimage. Of particular interest are the 13 stone churches that date back to the 12th century. A stone church may not seem too interesting, but these churches are actually carved right out of the mountain ridge. They're like the famous carved temples in Petra, except that these monolith churches are actual free-standing buildings. In fact, they are the only free-standing carved churches in the world. Can you imagine the time it takes to carve an entire building out of solid rock? Completely awe inspiring.
Kenya or Tanzania, though much less accessible. Most of the historical areas are to the north of the country, and the National parks are to the south. And that doesn't even touch on all the amazing cultural diversity in Ethiopia. There are many tribes and ethnic groups that still live as they have for thousands of years. The people of Ethiopia can be as fascinating as the landscape. Here are some of the best regions in Ethiopia to visit: Addis Ababa - Your Ethiopian Entry Point It's the capital city of Ethiopia, and where most international flights will arrive. As a pretty typical metropolitan area, its a lot like other major cities in Africa and not too adventurous at first glance. That doesn't mean there aren't some exciting things to do in Addis Ababa. The Merkato is the largest open-air market in all of Africa, and there is no better place to really immerse yourself in Ethiopian culture while you haggle for bargains. Explore the Past in Lalibela Rock Hewn Church in Lalibela The holy city of Lalibela is filled with deep antiquity, and is the destination for many a pilgrimage. Of particular interest are the 13 stone churches that date back to the 12th century. A stone church may not seem too interesting, but these churches are actually carved right out of the mountain ridge. They're like the famous carved temples in Petra, except that these monolith churches are actual free-standing buildings. In fact, they are the only free-standing carved churches in the world. Can you imagine the time it takes to carve an entire building out of solid rock? Completely awe inspiring.