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In brief+

Weekly budget
£unconfirmed
Flight budget
£unconfirmed
Flight duration
 
Time difference
Summer/Winter
Visa
Yes
Vaccinations
Yes
Currency
Birr
Language(s)
Amharique

Overview

Ethiopia

Travel alert (FCO - last updated 2 February 2012):
The FCO advise against all travel to specific areas of Ethiopia and advise against all but essential travel to Jijiga town. Travellers should stay close to principal towns and roads within 10km of the borders with Eritrea, as well as Sudan, Kenya and Somalia. Areas to be completely avoided include the Danakil desert area, the four districts of the Nuer zone and the Jore district of the Agnuak zone of the Gambella region.

Ethiopia has mysteries and legends. This cradle of humanity is a Christian land, known for the three wise men (magi). It shares borders with Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Djibouti, and Eritrea. It does not have direct access to the Red Sea, but this does not take away the charm of the place. Its beautiful lakes contrast with the dizzy heights. Without forgetting that it is from here that the Nile River originates. Lions, elephants and gazelles run free. The different national parks are in charge of ensuring the animals' tranquillity and security. Ethiopia is a vast volcanic plateau with desert landscape. However, in the north, you can gaze at the most spectacular waterfalls of northern Africa.

pros

  •  The country, kingdom of the Queen of Sheba, has an extremely rich past.
  •  The wildlife is extremely diversified.

cons

  •  The country has been in conflict with Erytrea since May 1998.
  •  Many roads and tracks are impassable during the rainy season (from June to September).

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Our Editorial team's advice

Since the signature of a cease-fire between Eritrea and Ethiopia on 18th June 2000, airline links have been restored on the quasi-totality of the territory and all security conditions are gathered on touristic areas such as Lalibella, Gondar and Bahar Dar and Axoum. The Foreign Affairs Ministry advises against visiting Wonchi volcanic lake and going out at night in the city of Dire Daoua. Finally, the regions of Somalia and Afar should be avoided at any cost.

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