Ethiopia
Ethiopia 'the land of a thousand smiles', where you are assured of a warm
welcome, a memorable vacation, and the experience of a lifetime. It is a land
of contrasts and surprises, enchantment and wonder, remote and wild places,
and a rich history. It is the home of friendly, cultured people descended from
some of the world’s oldest civilizations.
This is the home of the Ark of the Covenant and the fabled Queen of Sheba
and the birthplace of coffee. The oldest known hominid skeleton was found in
Ethiopia.
Ethiopia features some of the highest and most stunning places on the African
continent, such as the jaggedly carved Simien Mountains, and some of the
lowest, such as the sulphur fumaroles and lunar-like landscape of the Danakil
Depression. It is also one of Africa's greatest cultural destinations, with no
fewer than 10 UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the mystical rock-hewn
churches of Lalibela.
There is just so much to see and do in Ethiopia that visitors will be spoilt for choice.
At Somak we can custom-make your perfect vacation in Ethiopia – call us for a quote.
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia's capital, located at an altitude of 2,440m (8,000ft)
in the central highlands. Places worth visiting include the
National Museum, the Menelik Palace, the Jubilee Palace,
the Meskal (Revolution) Square, St George's Cathedral and
the Ethnology Museum.
Aksum
The ancient royal capital of the earliest Ethiopian kingdom
is renowned for its multi-storeyed ancient carved granite
obelisks, its archaeological remains and its church, which
claims to house the Lost Ark of the Covenant.
Blue Nile Falls
One of the most spectacular waterfalls in northern Africa,
the Blue Nile Falls are situated about 35km (22 miles) from
Bahar Dar.
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• Addis
Ababa
• Axum • Dallol
Gondar •
Lake Tana •
• Lalibela
Semien Mountains
Bale Mountains
Omo
Blue Nile
Dallol
