Ethiopia Blog Posts
Exploring Ethiopia's Historic Routes And Cultural Treasures
Welcome, fellow adventurers, to the mesmerising world of Ethiopia, a land where ancient traditions intertwine with breathtaking landscapes to create a mosaic of unique experiences. Our Ethiopia blog posts bring you on a captivating journey through the heart of this remarkable country. We offer comprehensive guides, travel tips, and in-depth features to satisfy your wanderlust and help you plan the trip of a lifetime.
Today, one of the most thrilling experiences we'll explore is embarking on a safari in Ethiopia. Ethiopia's vast landscapes brim with a rich array of wildlife in their natural habitats, from the soaring Simien Mountains to the expansive savannahs of the Omo Valley. By delving into the world of safaris in Ethiopia, we'll not only introduce you to the majestic creatures you can encounter – such as the Ethiopian wolf, the Walia ibex, and myriad bird species – but also give you insights into the best times to visit, safety tips, and the most enchanting parks to explore. Our goal is to provide you with a comprehensive tool that you can use as a stepping stone into the exhilarating world of Ethiopian safaris. So, buckle up, and let's set off on this unforgettable journey together!
- Where To Travel In EthiopiaWritten By Uyaphi.comNew on Uyaphi.com is our Travel in Ethiopia portfolio featuring safaris and tours to this somewhat new African safari destination; we are very excited about Ethiopia and all that she has to offer. Think of Ethiopia as a more cultural safari destination than what one is used to in Africa...................
- Visiting The Lalibela Rock ChurchesWritten By Uyaphi.comYour correspondent has been travelling in Africa for over three decades. I feel that I know sub-Saharan Africa; its smells, its peoples, its geography and its wildlife. Ethiopia is different, as different as snow is to sand. So different that you could get a very sharp knife and detach it somewhere in the Red Sea because it is not similar to any of its Arab world neighbours either...................
- Palace Of Haile SelassieWritten By Uyaphi.comHaile Selassie, King of Kings, Lion of Judah, by the grace of God, Emperor of Ethiopia. Quite a mouthful of a title for a single man or, as the Rastafarians would have it, the son of God. So awe-inspiring are the adjectives that you would have expected him to live in a magnificent palace made of the finest Carrara marble or a granite stone castle in the tradition of Gondar...................
Eastern Ethiopia Safari
Safari Highlights: Dire Dawa, Walled city of Harar, Babile, Valley of Marvels, Koremi, House of Rimbaud, Ras Tafari’s House, Ras Mekonnen’s Palace, The Hyena Man.Northern Ethiopia Fly-In Safari
Safari Highlights: Lake Tana, Monasteries of Azuwa Maryam, Ura Kidane Mehret and Debre Maryam, Fasilides’s Pool, Lalibela, Gondar, Ras Gimb Palace, Queen of Sheba’s Palace.Ethiopia Volcano Safari
Safari Highlights: Danakil Depression, Lake Afdera, Erta Ale Volcano (descend into the caldera), Hamed Ila, Camel Caravans, Salt Lakes, Dallol (Lowest point in Africa).Lalibela Safari
Safari Highlights: Bet Medhane Alem, Bet Maryam, Bet Meskel, Bet Danaghel, Bet Mikael, Bet Golgotha, Bet Gabriel-Rufael, Bet Merkorios, Bet Amanual, and Bet Abba Libanos.Northern Ethiopia Historical Safari
Safari Highlights: Blue Nile Gorge, Lake Tana, Blue Nile Falls, Fasilides’s Pool, Ras Gimb Palace, Simien Mountains, Lalibela, Na’akuto La’ab.Simien Mountain Trekking
Safari Highlights: Simien Mountains, Sankober, Gelada Baboons, Wazla River, Jinbar River Waterfalls, Peak of Imet Gogo at 3926m, Lammergeyers, Korbete Metia.Omo Valley Safari
Safari Highlights: Omo Valley, Mago National Park, Lake Langano, Senkele Wildlife Sanctuary, Tiya, Adadi Maryam and Melka Kunture.Northern and Southern Ethiopia Explorer
Safari Highlights: Zege Peninsula, Lake Tana, Gondar, Lalibela, Yimrehanne Kristos, Lake Chamo, Omo River, South Omo Museum, Lake Langano.