What to do in Gondar, Northern Ethiopia – Understand Gondar is a town of 207,044 at the northern end of Lake Tana in a scenic valley near the Simien Mountains National Park. It is known for this national park and its medieval royal ruins. The city of Gondar is everything that Bahir Dar isn’t. People […]
Northern Ethiopia is beautiful Northern Ethiopia is home to a green plateau at 7,000 feet with a stable 70 degree climate. The rolling hills are not just a stunning landscape but also contain historic sites like Axum, Lalibela, Gondar and the beautiful Bahir Dar. It can feel touristy While the overall amount of tourists per […]
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What to do in Lalibela, Northern Ethiopia – Understand Lalibela is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its churches carved into solid underground (or level ground) rock. The churches have been beautifully restored and since they are now famous, the entrance fee (valid for four days) is an extremely high $50. The shantytown that […]