Bahirdar is a town set on the south – eastern shore of lake Tana, where local fishermen still use papyrus boats, and just 30 km from the spectacular Tissisat Falls. Here the Blue Nile creates “Smoking Water” an awe-inspiring sight as it plunges into the gorge below. From Bahirdar one must explore some of the […]
Gondar, once the capital of Ethiopia in the 16th century, is renowned for its medieval castles and churches. The city’s distinctive imperial compound houses several castles, built between 1632 and 1855 by various emperors who ruled during this time. These imposing structures, unlike any others in Africa, showcase a rich blend of architectural styles influenced […]
The 11 medieval monolithic cave churches of this 13th-century ‘New Jerusalem’ are situated in a mountainous region in the heart of Ethiopia near a traditional village with circular-shaped dwellings. Lalibela is a high place of Ethiopian Christianity, still today a place of pilgrimage and devotion. Even after the Seven Wonders of the World have outworn […]
The ruins of the ancient city of Aksum are found close to Ethiopia’s northern border. They mark the location of the heart of ancient Ethiopia, when the Kingdom of Aksum was the most powerful state between the Eastern Roman Empire and Persia. The massive ruins, dating from between the 1st and the 13th century A.D., […]
Ethiopia is a country unlike any other in Africa. It’s a country that offers a wide variety of photographic gems, and one that doesn’t experience the mass tourism that is found in many other African countries. As a photographer, you can expect plenty of inspiring scenery; dramatic mountains, a varied landscape that is the home […]
This hot and alien landscape is located northeast of the Erta Ale Range in Ethiopia, on the border with Eritrea, and inside a geological formation called the Afar (Danakil) Depression. The region is the lowest place on earth at 130m (430ft) below sea level. Dallol Volcano is a cinder cone maar filled with sulphur springs, […]
Gondar castle in the fortress city of Fasil Ghebbi indeed evokes legends of yore. This shouldn’t be such a surprise given the Great Mosque of Djenné and Africa’s other architectural wonders, but I find the evocation of medieval Europe astonishing, perhaps more so because as Ethiopians will tell you, theirs is one of only two […]
The Omo Valley is a must-visit for its unique cultural diversity. It is home to more than 20 different ethnic tribes, some of the world’s last unchanged cultural groups, and a melting pot of Indigenous peoples, each with its traditions and languages. Unique Tribal Encounters: You can connect with indigenous peoples like the Mursi, Hamer, […]
High in the Lasta mountains of Ethiopia is where you’ll find Africa’s New Jerusalem. It’s one of the most captivating places on the continent The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia in the northern highlands of the country must be one of Africa’s finest sights. Steeped in mystery and history, Lalibela and its churches are something […]
