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Ethiopia’s attractions
are so numerous and diverse that here we can only provide a
rough guide to the possibilities. We will be happy to work
with you to tailor make an itinerary to meet your timetable,
special needs and interests, and your budget.
In planning your trip to Ethiopia, you might start by
considering the following broad categories of tourist
activities, bearing in mind that in any one trip, some or all
could be combined: |
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Historic Route
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Ethiopian's
wealth history encompasses legend and tradition,
mystery and fact, from a powerful and religious
ancient civilization. Ethiopia’s famous and
fascinating historical places takes you through a
northern and eastern scenic, magnificent world of
fairy tale names, such as Axum, Lalibela, Gondar,
Bahir Dar and Harar.
Historic Route
is done by road and by air or a combination of air and
road travel throughout the year. Daily flights connect
besides Addis Ababa the four northern historical sites
to each other and it is the easiest and fastest way to
get around, although that means missing out on some
stunning scenery, and other interesting less known
sites. Traveling the route by plane, by car or both
will offer you a glimpse into a truly remarkable past. |
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Culture Route
With over 80
distinct and fascinating ethnic groups, Ethiopia
provides a mix of cultures and traditions that ranges
between the modern and sophisticated lives of the
cities to the most untouched and authentic African
tribes of the remote parts of south western Ethiopia.
Popular sites of the cultural route are dozens of Omo
tribes, Afar people, Gambela and the Great Rift Valley
are the highlight of the cultural attractions circuit.
Means of transportation to Cultural Route: by 4WD and
regular flight is only possible to two sites (Arbaminch)
and Gambella. |
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Addis Ababa
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The name of
this sprawling capital city means “New Flower.”
Founded by Emperor Menelik II in 1887 and situated at
between 2300 - 2500 meters, the third highest capital
city in the world, after La Paz and Quito in South
America Today it's one of African's largest cities
with a population of five million and the continent's
premier diplomatic center as the headquarters for
African Union and Economic commission for Africa
located here.
Addis Ababa is
a home of different unique churches, historical
monuments & museums such as Ethnological Museum the
richest in the country exhibits the cultural and
handcrafts of various Ethiopian Ethnic groups,
National Museum, where cultural and archeological
relics including the most complete fossils of “LUCY”
the 3.2 million year old hominid. Visiting the biggest
open air market Merkato is also one of the ideal
experiences in Addis sightseeing, rich in both
traditional stuffs of the people’s daily life to
modern imported goods.
Participating
religious and cultural events in Addis also offers a
rewarding religious and people’s life. The central
geographical location of Addis Ababa also give a
chance to make short day trips to archeological,
cultural, religious and natural attraction sites of
the surrounding. Full or half day city tours,
excursions out of Addis, traditional and European
nights are all the memorable offers of Foot Prints
Ethiopia tours for Business travelers and Transit
passengers. |
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Event and Festivals
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For visitor who
comes to Ethiopia at the following time will reward to
see those unique holidays of the country. Interested
for the tours for the major religious festivals of
ever year with a very attractive price Line here, join
the group.
The major
festivals of Ethiopia |
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Attraction Sites