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HOT 100 ADDIS ABABA & SURROUNDINGS
Addis Ababa is a seat for UN different offices and AFRICAN UNITY. Its' museums are notable for large collection of fossils, cultural and historical exhibits and archeological displays.
HOT 200 ARCHEOLOGICAL ATTRACTION & EASTERN CIRCUIT
The remains of " Lucy" dated from 3.5 million years ago and the recent discovery- RAMIDAS 4.4 millions years old hominid fossil, makes Ethiopia the Cradle of Mankind. Both are discovered in Haddar, along the Awash River, east of the country. They completed the missing link between Apes and men. Melka Konturie is also an important archeological site where 1.5 million years old stone tools were found. Several cave paintings and stone monuments are found in different parts of the country like Dilla, South of Ethiopia and Dire Dawa east of Ethiopia.
HOT 300 RIFT VALLEY & DIFFERENT ETHNICS
 The Ethiopian Rift Valley, which is part of the famous East African Rift Valley, comprises numerous hot springs, beautiful lakes and a variety of wildlife. The Great Rift Valley's passage through Ethiopia is marked by a chain of seven lakes. Each of the seven lakes has its own special life and character and provides ideal habitats for the exuberant variety of flora and fauna that make the region a beautiful and exotic destination for tourists.
HOT 400 SOUTH WEST & DIFFERENT ETHNICS
The region is rich in wildlife resources, with three major national parks. Distinctly different from other parts of Ethiopia, from broad vistas the visitor can look out over a mixture of fertile grasslands, terraced hillsides, broad rivers and forests. Centuries of migration and interaction between groups of people have created a complex pattern of ethnic, linguistic ,and when a change of climate and environment have influenced the mode of production .In areas of the south and south-west we can safely assume over 45 ethnic groups with distinct cultural traditions and languages resides.
HOT 500 THE CLASSICAL/ HISTORICAL ROUTE
The tour to the Northern part of Ethiopia leads to the extensive historic sites of the country passing through the scenic Ethiopian High Lands, and fantastic panoramas. The monasteries of the Lake Tana, the 12th century monolithic rock-hewn churches of king Lalibela, the stele and tombs of the Axumite Kings, the Tigray rock-hewn churches dating to the 4th –15th centuries and more colorful Ethiopian Orthodox Church festivities.
HOT 600 TREKKING/THE ADVENTURE
The beautiful landscapes of Ethiopia, and the sometimes wild and dramatic terrain, make Ethiopia a perfect hiking country, whether you are looking for a trek across the vast moorlands of the Bale plateau, or the Simien mountain, the dramatic countryside around Lalibella, or the wilderness of the Awash river, camping under the height of a thousand stars. Less strenuous, and more relaxing, are the pleasant local trails that flow the banks of Rift valley lakes, or resort areas close to Addis Ababa, such as a walk through the vineyards of Ambo.
HOT 700 TOUR FOR BIRD WATCHERS
Ethiopia has a special reward for dedicated bird watchers. If you choose Ethiopia for bird watching holiday you will seek your goal easily. |
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