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The Fortified Harar
The fortified historic town of Harar is located in the eastern part of Ethiopia, 525 km from the capital of Addis Ababa, on a plateau with deep gorges surrounded by deserts and savannah. The walls surrounding this sacred city, are considered “the fourth holy city” of Islam. They were built between the 13th and 16th centuries and served as a protective barrier. There were five historic gates, ...
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Palm Sunday
Siklet-Good Friday and Fasika or EasterEaster week in Ethiopia follows a similar pattern as in other countries, although the celebrations almost always fall on a different set of dates. Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and devout believers spend it performing sigdet, which means to bow down in worship of God. The Saturday evening before Fasika celebrates Jesus’ ...
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Roof of Africa
The dramatic skyline of peaks and jagged volcanic plugs which tower over the highland plateaux of the Simien Mountains compete with rugged gorges and deep gullies to form what is, arguably, the most awe-inspiring landscape in Africa. As we trek through this distant mountain range we pass small hamlets where villagers eke out an existence from the limited arable land. We may come across large ...
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Ethiopia. ..Land of Origin and Civilization
Travel to Ethiopia and discover a beautiful country, barely touched by modern society. It is an incredible combination of history, tradition, culture and nature. From 3 million-year-old fossilised hominid remains in Addis Ababa to the amazing rock-hewn churches, hidden crypts and grottoes in Lalibela, this trip take you deep into human history. The 500-year-old monastery islands of Bahir Dar, the ...
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Hottest Place
The Danakil Depression is a contender for the hottest place on Earth, at least if you measure the average year-round temperature (reportedly 34.4C) rather than focusing onisolated bursts of extreme heat.Worse, it only receives 100 to 200mm of rainfall per year and it is also one of the lowest places on the planet, at 410ft (125m) below sea level.Combined, these factors make it one of ...
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