Ethiopia Safaris - An Overview
With a variety of landscapes from desert to rainforest, and spectacular mountain ranges to appreciate, Ethiopia is a hauntingly beautiful and magical place. Culturally rich, the country is decorated with rock-hewn churches hidden in cliffs, an intriguing religious history dating back to the Lost Ark of the Covenant and an exciting mix of the new and old.
The Simien Mountains provide spectacular photography and the panoramic views of the rough terrain are awe-inspiring. Lalibela is an especially interesting visit, legend has it that an army of angels built the hand-carved, immensely detailed stone churches that lie amongst a maze of underground tunnels and homes.
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Our Recommended Tours
Spirit of Ethiopia
$ 2164
Addis Ababa, Bahir Dar, Gondar, Lalibela, Axum - 7 nights/8 days
All of these tours are custom-made, prices are subject to change.
This encompasses four major historic sites: Axum, Lalibela, Gondar, and Bahir Dar. Axum was the seat of an empire which extended across the Red Sea to Arabia, traded with India and China, had its own alphabet and notational system, constructed great engineering works and dams.
Much of the fascination of Ethiopia lies in its myriad historical sites, the obelisks and stele of Axum, churches and Coptic monasteries in the Tigre, in the Lake Tana isles and in the Lalibela: the African Jerusalem with its monolithic churches.
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Ethiopia is unique being more of an historical and cultural experience. Lamu Island and Zanzibar do offer similar architectural variety. South Africa is also a mixture of cultural and historical exchange and to a certain extent so is Kenya. Most other African destinations are more wildlife orientated as far as visitors are concerned.
Safari Types
Traditional Safaris | Walking Safaris | Canoe Safaris | Family Safaris | Mobile Safaris | Honeymoon Safaris | Special Interest Safaris | Primate Safaris | Bush and Beach Safaris | Off Beat Explorations | Active Safaris | Migration Safaris
