Ethiopia Travel Guide 🇪🇹
Complete travel guide to Ethiopia — Addis Ababa, Lalibela, Simien Mountains, Danakil Depression & ancient African civilizations
🌤 Live Weather — Addis Ababa
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Addis Ababa
🌍 Regions Highlands · Rift Valley · Danakil · Savannas
💱 Currency Ethiopian Birr (ETB)
🗣 Language Amharic (official)
⏱ Time Zone GMT +3
🔌 Plug Type Type C · F — 220V
Ethiopia is one of the world’s oldest civilizations and never colonized.
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
E-visa available Visa on arrival (select) Passport valid 6+ months- E-visa available online for most travelers
- Visa on arrival at Addis Ababa airport
- Travel insurance recommended
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌤 Oct–Mar Best weather overall
🌧 Jun–Sep Main rainy season
🏔 Highlands Cool year-round
🔥 Danakil Best in winter months
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — $30–45 / ₹2,500–₹3,800
- 🏨 Mid-range — $60–100 / ₹5,000–₹8,300
- 🏛 Guided tours — $150+ / ₹12,500+
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Addis Ababa Lalibela Simien Mountains Danakil Depression Axum Harar🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Domestic flights well-connected
- Buses & minibuses common
- Private drivers for remote sites
- Railway Addis–Djibouti route
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Provider — Ethio Telecom
- Coverage good in cities
- Internet speed moderate
💵 Money & Payments
- Cash widely used
- Cards accepted in major hotels
- ATMs available in cities
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Injera & wats
- Doro wat
- Tibs
- Traditional coffee ceremony
🛡 Safety & Travel Awareness
- Generally safe in tourist areas
- Check regional advisories
- Use guides for remote travel
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Addis Ababa city tour
- Day 2 — Fly to Lalibela
- Day 3 — Rock-hewn churches
- Day 4 — Simien Mountains trek
- Day 5 — Cultural markets & return
❓ FAQs
Is Ethiopia safe for tourists?
Yes, major tourist areas are safe, but check regional advisories.
Is English spoken?
Yes, English is widely spoken in cities.
Do I need cash?
Cash is useful, especially outside Addis Ababa.
What is Ethiopia best known for?
Ancient history, coffee, unique cuisine, and dramatic landscapes.
🚨 Emergency Numbers
👮 Police 991
🚑 Ambulance 907
🔥 Fire 939
🩺 Tourist Help Local Authorities
🎟 Tours & Activities in Ethiopia
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