What’s Out Addis travel info, tips and tricks
Calling all of you who want to get out of Addis- on your bikes, or for some hiking, or with the family. RIDE THE RIFT is a collaborative effort by four Ethiopian tour operators to re-energise Ethiopia’s tourism sector. Our aim is to introduce new destinations to travellers in Ethiopia and offer opportunities to experience […]
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Egre Menged Impact እግረ መንገድ ኢምፓክት is a community-based organization with a social enterprise model advocating and actively working towards sustainable cities, non-motorized transportation, gender equality, road safety, public health, and environmental protection. “Egre Menged” is an Amharic phrase that means ‘Along the Way’ as the community spreads its vision and mission along its activities,
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RIDE THE RIFT is a collaborative effort by four Ethiopian tour operators to re-energise Ethiopia’s tourism sector. Our aim is to introduce new destinations to travellers in Ethiopia and offer opportunities to experience the beauty of these places while participating in cycling, running and hiking activities. Between us we have many decades of experience of
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Text and Photos by © Michael Metaferia Watching herds of elephants roaming free in the dense palm forest, standing in front of groups of cape buffalo grazing on the vast grasslands, listening to the sounds of hippos grunting, deep in the swamps: Chebera Churchura alone is a testimony that Ethiopia could become a preferred destination
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Each year the World Tourism Organisation publishes a list of the finest, most-sustainable and most intriguing small settlements to visit across the globe In 2022, a total of 32 villages from 18 countries across the five world regions were awarded the recognition. The accolade recognizes rural destinations that are embracing tourism as a driver of
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Bale Mountains National Park sheltersmore than 1600 different kinds of plants, 78 kinds of mammals and about 200 bird species in its different habitat. Bale Mountains National Park, established in 1962, is located 400KM south of Addis, in the Oromia region of Ethiopia. The park has a total area of about 2200 square kilometers, stretching
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A trio of technicolor lakes in Ethiopia, each one a different color from the others, is visible in stunning detail in a satellite image recently released by NASA. The unusual colors are the result of numerous factors, including water chemistry, depth and inhabiting wildlife. The three lakes are Lake Shala, Lake Abijatta, and Lake Langano.
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Situated on the shores of Lake Langano, eco friendly Bishangari Lodge is situated within a natural secluded setting of outstanding beauty that combines five unique ecological zones, is host to over 400 bird species, has a diverse range of wildlife and a spectacular array of plant life and unspoiled biodiversity. This is the location of
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Mulu Eco village has recently been awarded with the Best Special recognition in the 2022 tourism award organized by Oromia tourism commission for the second time. Eco village founder Mr. Abiy Alem received the award at the Skylight Hotel award ceremony. The Eco village is located on Choke mountain, the third highest mountain in Ethiopia
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