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of the world’s religions; Christianity, Islam, Judaism has been
worshiped for centuries. By the people living in harmony regardless
of their differences. This strong religious setting, celebrations
and festivals taks an important part in daily life of the people.
Among these unique and impressive ceremonies; Meskel(Finding
of the true cross), Gena(Ethiopian Christmas), Timket(Epiphany),
and Fasika(Easter), are Christian celebrations. People dress
in traditional and colorful costumes throughout the country.
Islamic traditions are also celebrates religious festivals notably,
muharram, Milad-an-Nabi and Eid-ul-fitr. These may share origins
with Christian, Moslem and tribal festivals else where in the
world, but have unique indigenous characteristics in Ethiopia.
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Lalibela is a city once has been the thriving capital of medieval dynasty with the site of eleven remarkable rock-hewn monolithic churches, now considered as the eighth wonder of the world, believed to have been built by king Lalibela in the late 12th century. These most impressive churches are carved out of the pink granite rock, decorated with fascinating paintings, and the magic atmosphere created by the colorful crowd of priests, hermits, pilgrims, and prayers.
Lalibela is a city that entertains travelers seeking discovery and exploration. Each church was cut into the stone more than 900 years ago. |
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ABOUT ETHIOPIA:
Africa has the oldest and the only independent nation, it is named to be Ethiopia, the land of Queen of Sheba, home to “Ark of Covenant”, birth place of coffee and land of ancient civilization. Is also where the first human-like creature “Lucy” that walked on two feet lived before 3.2 million years ago. And the history covers a period of 3000 years
Offers you from the jaggedly carved simien mountains to the lowest point Danakil depression with its sulphur fumaroles and lunar-like landscape. From royal enclosure of Gondar to the unspoiled culture of the south nations. From the bustling markets of Addis Ababa to hand-feeding hyenas in Harar.
Riven by many deep and magnificent mountains neck- locked by a chain of lakes, water by majestic rivers and great escarpments that plunge down from its highlands,
Is an oldest country having its own calendar, alphabet and clock through-out the continent.
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The Semien Mountains Is an amazing site with gushing water falls great gorges and gullies jagged mountain peaks, and deep valleys.
Simian national park is a real paradise and one of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world attracting numerous walkers, hikers and trekkers.... |
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Historic Route
Bahr Dar, Lalibela, Gonder, Axum,
(6 to 7 days by plane) |
Historic Route and semien park
Bahr Dar, Lalibela, Gonder, Axum, including Yeha, Debre Damo monastery, rock hewn churches of East Tigrai and much more
(10 to 12 days by car
Rift Valley Lakes
Lakes langano, Shala Abijatta, Zway, Abaya-Chamo, Awassa with excellent opportunites for bird watching
(6 to 8 days by car |
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| GONDAR: The graceful city titled as “Camelot of Africa” is an old imperial city nestles in the foothills of the simien mountains and famous for its castle-like palaces, ancient temples, tombs previous kings and queens, religious manuscripts, bathing palaces of Emperor Fasiladas the founder of Gondar in 1636, and grew as an agricultural and great commercial center. Inhabitants includes many rich Catholic and Muslim merchants, as well as number of Felashas, or Judaic Ethiopians, also called Beta Israel, who were predominantly weavers, blacksmith, and potters, as well as palaces and church builders......... |
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| The Blue Nile is a river originating at Lake Tana in Ethiopia. portion of the river is considered holy by many in Ethiopia, and is believed to be the Gihon river mentioned as flowing out of the Garden of Eden in Genesis 2.The Abay portion of the Blue Nile rises at Lake Tana and flows for some thirty kilometers before plunging over the Tis Issat Falls...... |
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Travel tips
While closing depends on the season of the year, it is best to remember that Ethiopians are fairly conservative in their dresses.
- Summer clothes can be warm during the day time but in the evening when it is cooler a sweater or jacket is recommended.
- If visiting during the rainy season of intend to go trekking in the mountains you should also bring warm water proof clothing.
- General foot wear when visiting historical and cultural sites should be light weight but robust- not sandals.
- The sun can be very strong in low latitude, so a strong sunscreen is important.
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