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Everything you need to know — visas, permits, safety, culture, and where to go. Written by the people who plan Ethiopia trips every day.
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Everything you need to know — visas, permits, safety, culture, and where to go. Written by the people who plan Ethiopia trips every day.
Trekking
12 min
Routes, camps, altitude, wildlife and daily walking times — everything you need for your first Simien trek.
Adventure
10 min
The heat, the permits, the real logistics — and why the Danakil is worth every discomfort.
Guide
8 min
Ethiopia is not one climate — from Danakil heat to Simien cold, here is exactly when to visit each region.
Culture
9 min
Consent, payment, photography and community etiquette — a guide to visiting the Omo Valley with dignity.
Destinations
11 min
Which churches to see, when to visit, and how to experience Lalibela beyond the guidebook stops.
Wildlife
6 min
The world's rarest canid lives only in the Ethiopian highlands. Here is how and where to see one responsibly.
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Guides, planners and local experts who live in Ethiopia and lead trips across the country every month.
Founder & Lead Guide
Born in the Simien Mountains, Selam has led over 500 expeditions across Ethiopia in 15 years of guiding.
Travel Writer & Photographer
Mekdes documents Ethiopia's cultures and landscapes through words and photographs — a proud Addis Ababa native.
Wildlife Specialist
A trained biologist who specialises in Ethiopia's endemic species — wolf tracking, gelada research and birdwatching.
