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Descend into the Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela
Explore eleven medieval churches carved downward from solid volcanic rock.
Join a Traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
Experience the three-round coffee ritual that gave the world its favorite drink.
Photograph the Cross of Bete Giyorgis from Above
Capture the iconic cruciform church carved into the earth from the rim above.
Meet Lucy at the National Museum
Stand face-to-face with the 3.2-million-year-old ancestor of all humanity.
Stand Before the Stelae Field of Axum
Witness towering ancient obelisks that mark the heart of a once-mighty empire.
Feed the Hyenas at the City Gate
Watch a man hand-feed wild spotted hyenas from his mouth in an ancient nightly ritual.
Explore the Royal Enclosure of Fasil Ghebbi
Wander through the castle compound of Ethiopia's medieval emperors.
Visit the Chapel of the Ark of the Covenant
Approach the small chapel where Ethiopians believe the original Ark rests under constant guard.
Witness a Timkat Dawn Procession
Experience Ethiopia's most spectacular festival as replicas of the Ark are paraded at dawn.
Witness the Alien Landscape of Dallol
Walk through neon-yellow sulfur fields and acid pools on the hottest inhabited place on Earth.
Marvel at the Painted Ceilings of Debre Berhan Selassie
Gaze up at 80 angel faces staring down from the most famous church ceiling in Ethiopia.
Lose Yourself in the Walled City of Harar Jugol
Navigate 362 alleyways inside Africa's fourth holiest city of Islam.
Devour Injera at a Traditional Gursha Restaurant
Tear into Ethiopia's iconic spongy flatbread loaded with vibrant stews.
Watch Gelada Baboons at the Cliff Edge
Sit among hundreds of endemic gelada monkeys as they graze along sheer precipices.
Watch the Lava Lake of Erta Ale After Dark
Peer into one of Earth's few permanent lava lakes bubbling in a remote volcanic crater.
Cruise to the Island Monasteries of Lake Tana
Boat across Ethiopia's largest lake to discover hidden monasteries on forested islands.
Haggle Through the Mercato Madness
Navigate Africa's largest open-air market — a sensory overload of spice, sound, and hustle.
Trek to Ras Dashen, the Roof of Ethiopia
Summit Ethiopia's highest peak at 4,550 meters through otherworldly Afro-alpine terrain.
Feel the Thunder of the Blue Nile Falls
Stand before the smoking torrent where the Blue Nile plunges 45 meters into a misty gorge.
Feast on Gondar's Famous Doro Wot
Savor Ethiopia's rich, spicy chicken stew in the city known for perfecting it.
Walk Among the Afar Salt Caravans at Lake Assal
Watch Afar tribesmen cut salt blocks by hand and load them onto camel caravans as they have for centuries.
Sip the Strongest Coffee in Ethiopia's Coffee Capital
Drink Harari coffee brewed with ginger and spices in the city that perfected it.
Camp Above the Clouds at Chennek
Sleep at 3,600 meters with a chance to spot the elusive Ethiopian wolf at dawn.
Explore the Holy Trinity Cathedral
Visit the Westminster Abbey of Ethiopia where emperors rest in peace.
Trek to Asheten Maryam Monastery
Climb to a cliff-edge monastery with breathtaking views over the Lasta Mountains.
Explore the Ruins of the Queen of Sheba's Palace
Walk through the ancient stone foundations attributed to the legendary queen.
Bathe in the Waters of Fasilides' Bath
Visit the sunken royal pool that becomes the center of Gondar's Timkat celebration.
Climb Entoto Mountain at Dawn
Hike to the eucalyptus-covered peak overlooking the entire capital from 3,200 meters.
Sample Axumite Kitfo at a Highland Restaurant
Try Ethiopia's beloved minced raw beef dish seasoned with mitmita and niter kibbeh.
Feast on Fresh Fish Along the Lake Tana Shore
Savor whole grilled tilapia and asa wot pulled straight from Ethiopia's largest lake.
Taste Tella at a Local Tej Bet
Sip Ethiopia's ancient honey wine and grain beer in a traditional drinking house.
Browse the Colorful Baskets of Harar's Markets
Hunt for intricately woven Harari baskets and silver jewelry in the old city markets.