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Ethiopia

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The spectacular Simien Mountains

Rock cut church at Lalibela

Gondar, former capital of Ethiopia

Adventures in Ethiopia

There is no where on Earth quite like Ethiopia, a civilisation as old as humanity itself, alleged resting place of the Ark of the Covenant and one of the oldest known sites of human existence. With a rich culture, amazing scenery and age old legends, Ethiopia travel adds an extra dimension for anyone looking for an African holiday with a difference.

An independent country since ancient times; Ethiopia has retained a strong, unique cultural identity and its people are renowned for their warmth and hospitality. There are many reasons to choose Ethiopia for an adventure holiday, from the impressive architecture - most notably the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela (legend has it that they were built when the King was resurrected by God with the proviso to build churches the like of which the world had never seen!); to the unique northern landscape of the Simien Mountains (a UNESC World Heritage Site) arguably some of the most stunning mountain scenery in Africa and great for walking holidays.

Visit Lake Tana, source of the Blue Nile. Home to some 37 islands many featuring churches and monasteries of significant historical interest, housing some of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church’s most precious and ancient monuments. Explore Gondor, dominated by sandstone palaces, forts, stables and turrets – the Camelot of Africa and gateway to the Simiens and soak up the experience of visiting somewhere completely different. 

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