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Ethiopia travel guides & stories

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PlanningJuly 11, 20267 min read

The best time to visit Ethiopia: a complete seasonal guide

Ethiopia is a year-round destination, but the right month depends on where you are going and what you want to see. Here is how the seasons work.

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Everything we have written down

Planning guides, destination features and festival notes, filed by what they are useful for.

FestivalsSeptember 18, 20268 min read

Meskel in Ethiopia: history, traditions and how to experience it

The great Demera bonfire, yellow Meskel daisies and thousands of worshippers in white: a guide to one of Ethiopia’s most important festivals.

CultureAugust 29, 20267 min read

Omo Valley tribes explained: a guide to Ethiopia’s living cultures

Hamar, Mursi, Karo, Dassanech, Ari, Banna and Nyangatom: who lives in the Omo Valley, and how to visit respectfully.

PlanningAugust 21, 20269 min read

Travel in Ethiopia: the ultimate guide to exploring the Land of Origins

Where to go, what to do, what to eat and how long you need: everything to plan your first journey through Ethiopia.

DestinationsAugust 8, 20267 min read

The complete guide to Lalibela

Where it is, how to get there, which churches to see, how many days you need and what else to do in Ethiopia’s holiest town.

DestinationsAugust 1, 20267 min read

Danakil Depression travel guide: Ethiopia’s otherworldly adventure

Erta Ale, Dallol, Lake Assale and the Afar salt caravans: when to go, how long to stay, what to pack and how to stay safe.

CultureJuly 25, 20266 min read

Ethiopia: a journey through the cradle of humanity

Lucy, a thirteen-month calendar, the Ark of the Covenant and the birthplace of coffee: why Ethiopia is unlike anywhere else.

NewsJuly 16, 20262 min read

Lalibela named among the world’s top five must-visit UNESCO sites

Euronews has listed the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela among five World Heritage Sites every traveller should see.

TrekkingJune 17, 20265 min read

Simien Mountains trekking guide 2026: the Roof of Africa

Routes, seasons, wildlife, difficulty and what to pack for trekking in Ethiopia’s most dramatic national park.

DestinationsJune 12, 20266 min read

Lalibela churches guide: discover Ethiopia’s rock-hewn wonders

The history, significance and must-see churches of Lalibela, from Bete Medhane Alem to the cross-shaped Bete Giyorgis.

PracticalAugust 11, 20267 min read

Essential travel information for your journey to Ethiopia

Passports, packing, health, altitude, photography, money and tipping: our pre-departure guide for every guest.

The Letter

One letter a season, no more than that

Festival dates worth planning around, new itineraries and the occasional honest word about where to go this season.

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