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Like all national parks in Ethiopia, Chebera Churchura National Park has wildlife rangers responsible for monitoring animals and their habitats. These rangers also guide visitors, ensuring safety for both people and wildlife. What distinguishes the rangers of Chebera is their title as “shepherds of the elephants.” Before 2005, the park was a hunting ground where […]
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In a world where technology and globalization are reshaping our daily lives, the people of the South Omo and West Omo Zones in Ethiopia beg to differ. These tribes, living in remote corners of the country and largely isolated from modern influences, have preserved their ancient cultures and traditions. They maintain a deep connection with
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Situated in the eastern highlands of Ethiopia, Harar is a vibrant town woven from ancient history, colorful alleyways, and the warm smiles of its locals. Known as the “City of Saints,” “Madinat ul Awlia”, Harar boasts a rich Islamic heritage, having been a center of trade and culture for centuries. Its fortified walls, built in
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Ethiopia boasts breathtaking peaks and challenging trails for adventurers. However, these majestic landscapes also pose significant challenges for the locals. Farming is hard, with rugged terrain leading to erosion and landslides.Yet the Konso people of Southern Ethiopia have transformed these obstacles into opportunities. For generations, they have skillfully constructed terraces on the mountains, preventing erosion
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Running from 1 Sep 2024 – 31 Aug 2025 for 2017 EC, this invaluable calendar displays Western dates (Gregorian) and Ethiopian dates. It weaves the many saints’ days, annual festivals, fasting periods, Islamic holidays, various curiosities and even the full moon dates into a Western calendar matrix.Convert Ethiopian dates, and plan ahead to see when
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As the railway project progressed, the town also developed, attracting a diverse population of Greeks, Armenians, and Arabs who opened hotels and shops. This once great imperial railway company, during its early operations, provided landlocked Ethiopia access to the sea via Djibouti. Currently, the old railway line only operates between Dire Dawa & Dewele, a
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After an illustrious career of 55 years (30 hotels in 12 countries); Hilton, Intercontinental and Radisson Hotels, Yohannes retired and devised the International Hotel and Property Management (IHPM) consultancy. Yohannes Paulos as a young accountant never envisioned an international career in financial and hotel management but this happened after a chance encounter with an old
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At the end of Bole Road is a gateway to a myriad sought after destinations in Ethiopia, Africa and beyond, destinations that can be reached directly within a few hours, often with flights seven days a week. BEACH ESCAPES: Mombassa and Zanzibar are just over a two-hour flight away, the Seychelles just over three and
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“ … the most inhospitable, inhabited place on the planet” September marks the transition of the cloudy, rainy Kremt to the golden, warm and sunny skies of Bega in Ethiopia. But there is a place here that begs to differ: in the heart of the Afar Triangle lies a place known as the Danakil Depression,
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Leading Tourism Services Plc has developed Mezena Resort & Spa with-state-of- the art ecological designs providing eco-friendly hospitality services in Lalibela. This high end luxury lodge is idea for tourists and business travelers, while also generating job opportunities for the community living in the area. The resort is ideally situated on the eastern side of Lalibela, on
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