20 articles to prepare your trip
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Massif du Simien
High-altitude plateau listed by UNESCO in northern Ethiopia, the Simien Massif offers vertiginous escarpments, rare endemic wildlife — geladas, Ethiopian wolves, Walia ibex — and some of the most pristine treks on the continent.
Parc National Simien
A volcanic plateau and UNESCO World Heritage site in northern Éthiopie, the Simien massif offers spectacular cliffs, rare endemic wildlife—geladas, Ethiopian wolves, Walia ibex—and the country's highest peak, Ras Dashen.
Mekele
Capital of Tigray at 2,100 meters altitude, Mekele blends imperial history, salt market from Danakil and Italian colonial architecture. The ideal departure point for the most spectacular sites in northern Éthiopie.
Lac Ziway
The only lake in the Great Ethiopian Rift known to be free of schistosomiasis, Langano enchants with its golden-brown waters, abundant birdlife and lodges overlooking the volcano. Just 200 km from Addis Ababa, it combines easily with nearby lakes.
High plateaus at 4,000 m, gelada baboons and walia ibex, steep escarpments: everything you need to know to trek in the Simien.
In southwestern Éthiopie, Mago Park unveils 2,162 km² of savanna, iconic wildlife, and the culture of the Mursi tribe, deep in the heart of the Omo Valley.
Lalibela
A monastic city perched at 2,600 m, Lalibela is home to eleven Unesco-listed rock-hewn churches. Discover the 'Black Jerusalem' and plan your visit.
Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011, Konso Villages reveal millennia-old craftsmanship through terraced architecture, Waka stelae, and living traditions of southern Éthiopie.
Islam's fourth holiest city, Harar Jugol captivates with its 368 winding alleyways, 110 mosques, and renowned hyena feeding tradition. Complete guide to this UNESCO-listed city.
Gondar
An ancient imperial capital perched at 2,200 m, Gondar unveils UNESCO castles, angel frescoes and the Timkat festival — a must-see on Éthiopie's historic route.
Dessie
A cultural crossroads in northern Ethiopia, Dessie blends Wollo markets, imperial heritage and mountain landscapes, 400 km north of Addis Ababa.
Situated 110 km from Addis Ababa, Debre Libanos has watched over the Blue Nile Gorge for eight centuries: a sacred monastery, geladas, and breathtaking panoramas.
Bahir Dar
On the southern shore of Lake Tana, Bahir Dar opens the door to medieval monasteries, the Blue Nile Falls, and the historic route through northern Ethiopia.
Axum
Capital of a thousand-year empire and legendary guardian of the Ark of the Covenant, Axum reveals its giant obelisks and royal tombs deep in the heart of Tigray.
Awassa
Located 285 km from Addis, Awasa is a vibrant Rift Valley stopover: lake, fish market, and hippos on the agenda.
Arba Minch
At the threshold of the Omo Valley, Arba Minch opens onto Lakes Abaya and Chamo, Nechisar National Park, and Dorze villages. The pivotal stage of a southern Éthiopie circuit.
La cité historique d'Ankober
Former capital of the Shewa kingdom perched at 2,465 m, Ankober blends imperial history, an endemic bird species, and steep trails across the central Ethiopian highlands.
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