Meskel Square is a square in the city of Addis Ababa. It is often a site for public gathering or for demonstrations and festivals, notably, the Meskel Festival from which it takes its name. Concerts, parades, and various other government and public events are also held there. The word “Meskel” means “cross” and the festival […]
It’s considered Africa’s biggest market, an open air sprawl of vendors that goes on for kilometers; It’s one of those markets that weaves in all directions and you never know what you’re going to stumble into or what you’re going to find. At the market there’s a section for just about anything you can imagine. […]
Ethnological Museum, Addis Ababa: A Glimpse into Ethiopia’s Rich Heritage The Ethnological Museum, located on the main Sidist Kilo campus of Addis Ababa University (AAU), is a captivating institution dedicated to the preservation, study, and presentation of Ethiopia’s rich cultural heritage. The museum was established in 1955 with the intention of conserving the nation’s heritage, […]
The massive and ornate cathedral of the Holy Trinity church construction started in 1936 and finished in 1944, was built by Emperor Haile Selassie l. It is one of the architecturally decorated, spacious, splendid stained glass windows and well-designed churches in Ethiopia. As well as being the burial place for Haile Selassie and his wife […]
A very different but equally beguiling way to soak up the African music scene is to visit a jazz bar in the nation’s bustling and multifaceted capital. There’s a superb choice of nightlife in Addis Ababa, but the unique blending of Ethiopian folk music, mysticism, and jazz into ‘Ethio-Jazz’ is the highlight for many visitors. […]
National Museum of Ethiopia: A Gateway to Ethiopia’s Rich History The National Museum of Ethiopia, situated in the heart of the capital, Addis Ababa, near Addis Ababa University’s graduate school, is a repository of the country’s cultural, historical, and archaeological treasures. It is also recognized for housing significant paleoanthropological exhibits. The museum was conceptualized in […]
Hyenas are typically aggressive animals who have been known to kill people, but on the outskirts of Harar, Yusuf has nonetheless established a special bond with the animals that allows him to sit in their midst with perfect ease. Far from behaving like vicious, depraved scavengers who demolish carcasses in a cackling frenzy – the prevailing view […]
Trekking in Simien Mountains Situated about 100kms north of Gondar the Semein Mountains is one of Africa’s largest ranges studded with at least a dozen peaks topping 4000m mark and hence Ethiopia is also called the “Roof of Africa”. This includes Ras Dashen (Dejen) the highest peak in Ethiopia and the fourth highest in Africa. […]
Ethiopia is an exceptional interesting country for bicycle tours. The climate is pleasant, the landscape varies from green rolling hills to dramatic mountains with impressive views, lakes, rivers and waterfalls, savannah and desert, fertile highlands, forests, and National Parks. But one of the greatest charms of Ethiopia is its friendly people, stunning street life, and […]
Ethiopia is a vibrant & exciting bird-rich country that has become one of Africa`s leading birding destinations since in recent years. With 861 bird species, out of which 16 are endemic, Ethiopia is a must for every bird enthusiast. Many of the National Parks provide areas less affected by human activities where a broader range […]
