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My Ethiopia vacation: Discovering the wonders of Bahir Dar, Addis Ababa, Lalibela , and Simien National Park.
2 weeks vacation seeing the most beautiful sites in Ethiopia, its culture, religion, food, locals, and the magic that goes with it all.
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Highs & Lows
Lalibela underground church was something out of the world. The Axoum site was also mesmerising.
The organized tour seems to increase inequalities between tourists and locals.
Itinerary Overview
A discovery of Ethiopia's amazing cultural riches, starting with the capital, Addis Ababa, and the visit of the National Museum and its famous resident : Lucy. We continued with a visit to Bahar Dar and to all the main sites with monasteries and churches dating back centuries, such as Aksum and Lalibela. Then we went for a walk onto the Simien National Park and its breathtakingly beautiful landscapes, a sanctuary for wonderful wildlife.
Lalibela Cultural and historical treasures in Bahar Dar, Lalibela and Addis Ababa.
A discovery of Ethiopia's amazing cultural riches, starting with the capital, Addis Ababa, and the visit of the National Museum and its famous resident: Lucy (3.2 million-year old fossil skeleton of a human ancestor). We continued with a visit to Bahar Dar and to all the main sites with monasteries and churches dating back centuries, such as Aksum and Lalibela. Then we went for a walk onto the Simien National Park and its breathtakingly beautiful landscapes, a sanctuary for wonderful wildlife.
Lalibela, a medieval village situated at an altitude of 2,600 m, is home to an impressive wealth of historical sites included in the UNESCO List of World Cultural Heritage Sites. The eleven churches of Lalibela are living places of worship of indescribable beauty.
Addis Ababa Addis Abeda, touring the capital of the country, the National Museum and the famous Lucy
We were so excited about to know these places! Even if it was not on our list of places to know, so it was our first stop in Ethiopia.
The city looks like a modern place, with a lot of contrast and economic activities all around
We Visit the National Museum, which houses the famous 'Lucy', the nickname given to this Australopithecus ( fossil skeleton of a human ancestor) who lived some 3.2 million years ago.
Also, the Mercato, (one of the biggest in Africa). You can find all kinds of products on the street.
The local recommendation is to not to bring expensive things with you as you shop.
Aksum A city of legend and culture.
To discover this fascinating city and its steles whose builders are said to be a little-known civilization of antiquity was an extraordinary experience.
Our intentions were to see some archeological treasure that belongs to this place
some ruins, museums, and stone scripts show us how wonderful and magic this place is
our tour star in the Aksum museum, a place full of history and close to this place the church which was the first one builder in Africa.
If you are a lover of history, this is a must in your list
In 2 days you can discover so many things!!
Q & A
What would you have changed?
Discovering Ethiopia on an organized tour is not the best way to travel. I would have preferred to travel on my own.Anything go wrong during the trip?
No.Restaurant recommendations?
I hope you like the injera, the local crepe.Tips you would give a friend?
Stay in Lalibela for a few days.Packing tips?
Long and light clothes.Transportation Tips?
A driver is often required.Booking details?
I booked using Continents Insolites in Brussels.
Lodging
Mountain View Hotel, amazing location, great food.
Ras Amba Hotel, clean and great team.
Africa Hotel Aksum, clean and good local food.