Omo valley
The Ethiopianomo valley isa treasure trove of diversity rich in historical scenicand cultural heritage we offerto this cuptivating region were we have built strong connection and enjoy a warm welcome from each of the local tribes our team deeply rooted in the community is well equipped to ensure you have unforgettable experience
Gonder Ethiopia
Wolayta
The wolayta people have a rich history dating back handreds of year with their own kingdom and monarchical administration History of wolayta kingdom founding and expansion the kingdom was initially known as "Damot" and converted a vast area in southern Ethiopia motolomi mentioned in the religious book "GedleTeklehaimanot" was a notable ruler who invaded the north Wolayta was ruled by over 50 kings Dynasties The wolayta kingdom had three dynasties First and last kings The first king was Motolomi sato who ruled from 1251-1298 The last king kawo Tona Gaga who ruled 1890-1896 Menelik 2 of Ethiopian in 1896 after a bloody war that losted for seven years menelik 2 expand in to the region south of shewa Languages The wolayta languages belongs to the omatic branch of afro Asiatic Music and dance have significant influences national entertainment in Ethiopia with famous artist
Ethiopia
Ethiopia has several notable palaces each with its owen history menelik palace Addisababa Ethiopia built 1890 the seat power of Ethiopian emperors current use Houses the office and residents of the prime ministers of Ethiopia National palaces Addisababa Ethiopia built 1955 to commerate emperor Haileslase silver jubile current use office residence of the presidant to convert in to museum Both palaces offer a glimpse in to Ethiopias rich history and cultural heritage Ancient origin The discovery of Lucy in the awash vally a 3.2 million years old hominid Aksum empire Rising power in the first century CE majour power of Redsea modern era Haileslase reign moved modernization effort Ethiopian History include Emperor Haileslase A prominent leader who modernization Ethiopia Emperor menelik || A king who expand Ethiopias border Kind lalibela A Legendary king who built the rock hewn churches of lalibela Yekuno Amlak A war lord who established solomonic dynasty
Ethiopian food
Ethiopian cuisine is a flavorful adventure reflecting the country rich cultural diversity
Ethiopian costume
This is how we make Ethiopian costume using this very simple weaving machine for about couple of thousands of years #ethiopian clothing
Aksum Ethiopia
# Al-nejashi mosque king Najashi also known as Armah was the ruler of the kingdom of Aksum from 614-631 Najashi gave shelter to early were seeking refuge from Qurash persecution by traveling to Aksum which was at the time a Christianity kingdom in islamic history the journey is known as the first hijra
Tigray Ethiopia
Tigray invites you to visit and most entertaining festival #Ashenda will be happen on the next two days young woman and girls dress colled tilfi which is a cotten dresses decorated with amazing embroidery from the neck to toe in front of the dress The girls also adorned themselves with array of beautiful Jewelry After they gater in the village or city center they divide in to smoll groups and they go house to house singing and playing their drums it is customary for people in the house give them money food and drinks for their efforts
Harar Ethiopia
Harar is a city in eastern Ethiopia it is surrounded by a centuries old defensive wall that has several large Gates including Dukes Gate (Harar gate) community center museum A holy islamic city Harar has moneymosque including the Grand juma mosque with its tall white minarets Harar jugol said to be the fourth holiest city of islam number 82 mosque three of which date from the 10th century and 102 shrines but the town houses known for its fomous array of markets the famous Hyena men ancient paintings and artfacts spanning all coultures it is easy to get lost in the never ending Harar is also referred to the city of peace city of Rainbow and even`Africa mecca' Refelacting its divers aspects and significance The walled city of Harar jugol was UNESCO world heritage Harar city of saints due to numerous mosques and shrines
Omo valley
The omo valley tribe refer to the various indegenous ethnic group in habting the lower omo valley in south western Ethiopia These group unique culture and tradition including the Hammer mursi kara bodi suri Nyangatom structre way of life agro pastoralism Hammer known distinctive hair style lip plate and cattle related rituals including the famous bull jamping ceremony mursi lip plate worn by women and their warrior culture suri known as surma body scarification stick fighting kara their elaborated body painting and facial decoration Bodi annual fattening ritual were men gain weight to participate in a ceremony Nyangatom their fierce warrior culture and their conflict over grazing land and cattle
Ethiopia
Exploring the rock hewn churchs of lalibela standing at the edge of the surreal Danakil Depression Trekking in the simien mountain with jow dropping views Enjoying spicy stews and fluffy injera with local coffee Home to ancient empires unique script and timeless tradition
Great Ethiopian Run
Celebrate a mile stone The Great Ethiopian Run Africas premier road race is marking its 25th anniversary secure your spot for the 25th 10 km race and immerse your self in an unparalleled runing experience in the home of legendary runners
Ethiopian beautiful
The ultic Falls The amazing embryo of 500 meters is irrited in theworld of on north Gonder zone in national park of north park the primery enhancements of the world about 1000 meters deep is located in venzula the ultic Falls will continue to be the second
coffee
The soul of the worlds coffee culture Ethiopia is the land of coffee origin and soul of its culture Ethiopia connection to coffee dates back over thousands years According to legend a goat herder name kaldi his goat becoming unusually energetic after eating red cherries from a mysterious shrub discovery led to the cultivation of coffee which eventually spread across the world the fertile land of Ethiopia continues to produce some of the world finest coffee and boast thousands of unique coffee varieties keffa jimma yirgacheffe sidamo and Harar renowned for their distinct flavours so Ethiopia remains a coffee power house not just for its history coffee is also woven in to daily life of Ethiopians andit is integral to Ethiopia social gathering and traditional ceremonies Ethiopia is birth place of coffee climat and altitude shape every bean and every sip sidamo~balanced with crisp lemonu notes yirgacheffe~Elegant floral almost tea like Harar~Earthy and exotic with berry depth jimma and keffa~home of coffee producing bold full bodied beans spice and fruit
Tis Abay
Tis Abay Nile that smoke visit Tis Abay and marvel at the blueNile cascading over a high cliff a stunning spray of mist and rainbow
Life style
Monk are cultivating the land to prepare to agricultural to survive the life of monasteries monk
Surma tribe
Surma tribe offer an extraordinary opportunity to capture a way of life that is both ancient and vibrant
The Grand renaissance dam (GERD)
GERD as a beacon of hope unity and self reliance for Ethiopia and all of Africa GERD is fully finaced by Ethiopian people farmers studen workers and patriats of energy security and sustainable development its sovereigns right to utilize it national resource fairly and responsibility
Bahirdar
Bahirdar Ethiopias Blooming Lakeside Jewel it is a symbol of Ethiopia renaissance integrating toursem economy environment and urban beauty model forpeacful development and national pride
Ertale
Ethiopian Grand renaissance dam
Ethiopia
Ethiopia is one of the ancient nations in the world that raisd its flag high for thousands of years and entered the 21st century independently
Ethiopian military force
Ethiopians military force are the proude guardians of our nations peace sovereignity and unity with un wavering and loyalty they stand firm to protect our people and defend our borders Their discipline dedication and patriotism inspire the entire nation we salute the heroes in uniform who sacrifices daily for a stronger and safer Ethiopia
Abay
Abay dam Ethiopias a symbol of Renaissance and unity Abay damis the largest hydro electricity power project in Africa offical Name Grand Ethiopian renaissance dam (GERD) Local Name Abay dam River blue Nile(Abay River) Location benishangul Gumuz Region western Ethiopia Expected capacity 6450 mega watts one of the Largest infrastructure projects in Africa The dam is Ethiopian funded project represents national pride Ethiopia continues to engaged diplomatic with sudan and egypt to ensure mutual benefit and fair use of nile water based on priciple of equity and no harm
Omo valley
Ethiopians Living cultural Treasure beaten path the omo vally in southern Ethiopia is a destination like no other most cultural diverse places on earth to over 16 indigenous tribes each with their own languages customs and traditional way of life Mursi famous for their lip plates and bold body art Hamar known for their bull jumping ceremony a powerful rite of passage karo master of elaborated body painting natural colors Take in stunning landscape from the omo river to wide open savannahs
Kambata
Kambata region in southern Ethiopia has a rich and complex history shaped by its unique cultural heritage kambata people maintain their distinct identity and tradition kambata kingdom historical records suggest that kambata has its owen adminstrativeand political structures although the extent of its autonomy varied over time The kambata people have a strong cultural identity with unique customs languages and social practice preserved despite external influence The kambata languages is part of cushitic branch of Afro asiatic language family Hambaricho mountain in kambata is a significant icon cultural and historical site its 3058 m highest mountain in southern Ethiopia The 777 stair case Hambaricho mountain is the 777 stair case panoramic views from summit visitars can enjoy panoramic views of the Great Rift valley of Eastern Africa
Afar
Oromia
Oromia is the Largest and most popular region in Ethiopia home to the oromo people The country largest ethnic group The official languages is Afan oromo oromia celebration like irreecha a traditional festival of thanksgiving God oromia play a vital role in Ethiopias economic producing much of the country coffe grains and Livestock oromia remains central to Ethiopian history culture and future development
Hawwassa
Hawwassa a vibrant city in southern Ethiopia boost in a rich culture heritage diverse population sidama people st Gabriel church Anotable Land mark and cultural Icon Ficheechambalalla A significant cultural celebration in the sidama region Hawasa cultural Landscape is charcterized by its warm hospitality respect for diverse and vibrant tradition
Arbaminch
Arbaminch nestled in southern Ethiopia is a breathtaking destination known for its landscape twin lakes chamo and Abaya and rich cultural heritage The city name offer forty springs that feed its greenery offer a perfect mix of nature wildlife and traditional Life Tourists can explore nechisar National park famous for zebra crocodile and panoramic views or take a boat ride on lake chamo to witness the dramatic crocodile market nere by Dorze and Gamo villages offer deep cultural experience through traditional weaving music and highland hospitality all in one place
Dawro
Un touched cultural and Natural Treasure Located southern Ethiopia Dawro is captivating destination that blends stunning natural Landscape with a rich and enduring cultural heritage as a part of koysha tourisem corrider dawero offer arar opportunity to experience Ethiopia off the beaten path authentic unspoiled and deeply rooted in tradition omo river vally to the breathtaking views around Gibe 2 Dam Dawro cultural identity Home of the dawro people destination as the dawero cultural center under goes revitalizing all in one remarkable destination
Bale robe
Bale Robe is a beautiful highland town in the oromia region serving as the gateway of some of Ethiopias most breath taking natural wonders Located about 430 km south east Addisababa it offers cool mountain air rich culture and easy access Bale mountain National park one of the top eco tourisem destination in Africa home to rare Ethiopian walf high altitude sonetti plateau and misty Harenna Forest close to sofumer caves Africa Largest cave system Discovery authentic oromo culture warm hospitality traditional food and colorful markets local festival like irrecha way of life bird waching wild life photography caving and more
Hammer
Hammer tribe is one of the indigenous communities in Ethiopia Their rich cultural heritage and unique way of life have been all over the world Hammer people are known for their tradition ceremony and ritualssuch as bull jumping ceremony This rite of passage is a significant event in a young mans life symbolizing his transition in to adult hood The woman of hammer tribescan often be seen wearing vibrant colourful beaded necklaces elaborated hair style and beautiful adorned clothin g each accessory holds a special meaning a tell a story with in their community LIVE stocks play a central role in Hammer tribes economy and way of life cattle are considered a symbol of wealth and are often exchange during important social events and ceremonies strong sense of community and socail structures they live in permanent settlement known as manyatas
Lalibela
Lalibela the smollest of the three former capital that form the core of Ethiopia historical circut is therfore where you will find a labyrinthine complex of thirteen mendeval rock hewn church and chapels assocated with emperor lalibela The church of lalibela were inscribed on the UNESCO world heritage listin 1978 and undoubtedly represents the pin nacle of the Ethiopian tradition of temple excavation which have predated the arrival of christianity in the fourth century AD breathing place of worship that have been actively used since their excavation morethan eight hundred years ago pouplation 15000 on aura of mountain rusticity eroded by tourisem the city is high altitude of 2630 m among rocky hills over looking mount Abuna yoseph lalibela becomes emperor arround 1180 ster a protracted struggling Emperor lalibela was responsible for unifying the complex as whole lalibela has been described of the sub saharan answers to angkar wat or mach picchu they were hand carved in to the pink volcanic cylinder beneath the city
Calendar
Ethiopia is still 2017 EC Ethiopia is currently in 2017 EC according to the Ethiopian calendar while the rest of the world is in 2025 which means the Ethiopian calendar is approximately 7-8 years behind the Gregorian calendar
Gonder
Gonder was founded by emperor Fasildes in 1636 as the capitalof the Ethiopian Emperors during this period the city flourished as center of poltics religions and culture with the construction of palace churchs and other structures that symbolizes its historical significant Gonder is renowned for its well preserved castles and stunning architecture earning the nick name Camelot of Africa The city crown jewel is the royal enclosure a forteis complex with several palaces libraries and churchs showcasing a blend of Ethiopian portuges and India Influence Italian occupation Gonder was further developed under Italian occupation in the 1930 s Destruction and restoration Gonder has faced various attacks and destruction including those by Emperor Tewodros and invander still historical sisignificant Gonder is a significant culture and historical hub Fasil Ghebi The royal enclosure a UNESCO world heritage sit housing several palace and churchs Debre Birhan selase church A historical church with beautiful architecture and artworks Fasildes Bath A famous
Jimma
Jimma Ethiopia has a rich and diverse history dating backto the 18 century Founding and kingdom jimma was founded by king abba jiffar in 1830 as the capital of the kingdom of jimma an oromo Muslim kingdom was known for its military power and played a significant role in the history Golden age under abba jefar 2 rule 1878-1932 jimma experienced a golden age tranforming in to a wealth trading hub for coffe ivery and slaves He build road school and postal system maintaining diplomatic relations with European while resisting colonization Abba jifar death 1932 Ethiopia under emperor Haileslase rule jimma lost autonomy but remain economic powerhouse modern era Today jimma is a city with deep connection to Ethiopia history and culture featuring historical sits like the former royal palace and ancient mosque vibrant coffe culture recognized by UNESCO Abba jifar founder of kingdom of jimma 1830 Abba jifar 2 ruler of jimma from 1878-1932 known his diplomatic and economic achievement
Aksum
Dating back to 1st century CE this ancient city was once the capital of the Aksumite Empire a powerful civilization that thrived until 7th century CE key historical highlight founding and rise Aksum emerged as a prominent regional power in the 1st century CE strategicaly situated on the trade route connecting medtranian india and Africa Adoption of christianity king Ezana conversion to Christianity in 324 CE made Aksum one of the first state to adopt Christianity as its officiall religions aligning it with the Byzantine empire architecture Achievement Aksum is renowned for distinctive architecture monolic oblisks gaint stelae and royal tomboy Notable Land mark stelae park Home to numerous ancient stelae including 33 meters full Great stele believed to have fallen during construction oblisks of Aksum Amassive oblisks removed by Italian force in 1937 and return 2005 EC cultural significant Aksum is UNESCO world heritage site attracting tourists and historical its ancient ruins and rich cultural heritage pivotal moment in Ethiopian and Africa history church of mariam Tsion house of Ark convenant a sacred artifact in Ethiopia Christianity
Abua yemata
Abuna yemata Guh is a rock church in Ethiopia belived to have been in 5th century and is dedicated to Abuna yemata one of the nine saints of Ethiopian orthodox church it is renouwed for its unique location carved in to a cliff face and its well perserved wall painting Remote Location The church position highly on a cliff was likely chosen for strategic reasons Art and Architecture The church is notable for its rock hewn architecture and the dome and wall painting inside the painting they depict biblical scene saint and the nine saint and Twelve Apostles Accessibility Reaching Abunayemata Guh requires a challenging climb on a steep cliff making its one of the most in accessible church in the world despite the difficulty it remains an active place of worship with priest and pilgrims regularly making ascent
Grand renaissance dam
Grand Ethiopian Renaissance dam on the nile is complete a key step in a dispute with Egypt over water right cairo oppose the project fearing it will cut its vital Nile water supply calling it on existentail threat Egypt reliant on the Nile for agriculture and its 105 million people has long sought a binding deal on water sharing
Aksum kingdom
Imaginary painting that illustrates the arrival of Queen sheba of Ethiopia at king solomon place
Arbaminch
The great arbaminch run was more than just a race it was an opportunity to explore nature and cultural beauty of Arbaminch
Dawro people
Dawro has a rich history and vibrant culture dawro people belongs to omatic family the landscape of dawro is mostly mountain pleateaus deep gorges and lowland plains dawro exhibits climatic attractions of dawro mago national park chebera churchra national park omo national park
Karo tribe
Karo tribe one of the most beautiful being Africa people have so many culture and tradition According to nomade Africa the lower omo valleyin southern Ethiopia is home to over a dozen different tribes karo with a population 1000 to 2000 is the smollest ethnic tribe in Ethiopia the karo have extraordinary body and face painting rituals were they use colored white choke yellow mineral rock and other natural resourse to paint themselves the karo cultivate sarghm corn beans staple used to cook porridge The karo tribe is one of many that make Africa a beautiful diverse and culturally mesmerizing content
Mursi people
mursi people of southern omo Ethiopia and were on idea comes from my feeling the first time i visited the mursi tribe of south omo the woman of course of custom have their lips cut so a disk can be inserted around the age 15 just before marriage the sheer amount of adorament with which they ornament themselves is awork of art in and of itself the mursi are nomadic and roughly 7500 who remain live mainly in the mango national park To paint the lip plates and all the decoration seem paintless to me
Ethiopia land of origin
Ethiopia is truly a land of discovery brilliant and beautiful secreative mysterious and extraordinary above all things it is a country of great antiquity with a culture and tradition dating back more than 3000 years the traveller in Ethiopia make a journey through time transported by a beautiful mouments and the ruins of edifices built long center ago Ethiopia like many other African countries is a multi-ethnics state injera is made from a cereal grain that is unique known as Teff fortunately for Ethiopian jews and all Ethiopian depends on Teff injera christanity in Ethiopia the Ethiopia orthodox union church on autonomous Christianity church headed by a patriarch and closely related to the coptic church of Egypt was the stateof church Ethiopia The kingdom of Aksum officially adopted Christianity in the 4 centre
Bahirdar
578km from Addisababa good hotels and is located on sothern shores of lakeTana the source of bluenile with its ancient island monastery and both the blue and white nile most spectacular features thr Tis isat waterfalls on the island Dega Estefanos you will find the church of saint stefanos collection of icons and manuscripts and house the mummified remain of a number of Ethiopian emperors
Debre markos
305 km north of the capital and also accessable by air you will find the 19 centenary church of markos(saint mark) with its pale but beautiful painting depicting scene of biblical and religious history
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