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• Addis Ababa Addis Ababa blends Ethiopian history, highland landscapes, lively markets, distinctive cuisine and museums into a compelling East African city experience.
• Bahir Dar Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, combines Lake Tana monasteries, Blue Nile scenery, lively markets and relaxed lakeside culture in the historic Amhara region.
• Lalibela Lalibela, Ethiopia, reveals rock-hewn churches, medieval history, highland landscapes and living Orthodox traditions in a remarkable sacred city.
• Awasa Awasa, Ethiopia: explore Lake Hawassa, Sidama culture, Rift Valley landscapes, lively fish markets and relaxed lakeside city life, with memorable local cuisine.
• Gondar Gondar, Ethiopia, reveals imperial castles, painted churches, mountain landscapes and living traditions through rich history, culture and sightseeing.
• Dire Dawa Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, pairs railway-era architecture with Harari, Oromo and Somali traditions, lively markets, coffee culture and eastern Ethiopia’s landscapes.

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Every region of Ethiopia, with guides to the cities, landmarks and local highlights inside each one.

• Tigray Region Explore Tigray in northern Ethiopia for Aksumite monuments, cliff-hewn churches, highland landscapes, ancient faith and deeply layered history.
• Oromia Region Explore Oromia, Ethiopia, from crater lakes and Rift Valley wildlife to Bale’s mountains, ancient archaeology, Oromo culture and celebrated coffee country.
• Amhara Region Explore Amhara Region’s rock-hewn churches, Gondar heritage, Lake Tana monasteries and Simien highlands amid Ethiopia’s historic landscapes.
• Gojjam Explore Gojjam's Ethiopian highlands, Abay landscapes, market towns, Orthodox heritage and rural traditions with careful local planning.
• Gambela Region Explore Ethiopia’s Gambela Region for Baro River landscapes, lowland wildlife, frontier history and carefully planned journeys into Gambela National Park.
• Kaffa Explore Kaffa in south-west Ethiopia for forest coffee, Bonga’s rural culture, biodiversity and journeys through the country’s green highlands.

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• Simien Mountains National Park Simien Mountains National Park in Ethiopia reveals dramatic escarpments, Ras Dashen, geladas, Walia ibex, highland treks and living culture in northern Ethiopia.
• Bale Mountains National Park Bale Mountains National Park in Ethiopia combines highland plateaux, Harenna Forest, Ethiopian wolves, trekking, wildlife and Oromo heritage.
• Lake Tana Lake Tana, Ethiopia, combines island monasteries, papyrus-fringed shores, bird-rich wetlands and boat journeys near historic Bahir Dar and Gondar.
• Awash National Park Awash National Park, Ethiopia, combines Rift Valley landscapes, Awash Falls, volcanic scenery, wildlife, hot springs and safari routes near Addis Ababa.
• Debre Libanos Monastery Debre Libanos Monastery in Ethiopia reveals Orthodox heritage, sacred caves, the Jemma River Gorge and dramatic highland scenery near Addis Ababa.
• Danakil Depression Explore Ethiopia’s Danakil Depression for Dallol’s salt formations, Erta Ale volcano, Afar culture and one of Earth’s most extreme landscapes.

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  Tourist attraction ★ 4.4 (2,054 reviews)

  National Museum of Ethiopia

  Where Lucy's legacy meets imperial splendor: Ethiopia's definitive chronicle of human origins and civilizational achievement.

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  Resort hotel ★ 4.7 (459 reviews)

  Atlas Resort

  Rift Valley resort blending highland tranquility, crater lake vistas, and Ethiopian warmth for restorative stays near Debre Zeit's volcanic wonders.

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  Orthodox church ★ 4.8 (339 reviews)

  Church of St. George

  Ethiopia's cross-carved rock-hewn icon: Bete Giyorgis, where 12th-century monks sculpted a hill into eternal faith at 2500m in Lalibela's highlands.

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  National park ★ 4.6 (260 reviews)

  Simien Mountains National Park

  Alpine peaks, endemic wildlife, and ancient escarpments define Ethiopia's most dramatic mountain wilderness.

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