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Tourism in Ethiopia
It is possible to visit Ethiopia for tourism, as it contains many main tourist attractions, and entry into the country requires a valid entry visa and passport, and the most important tourist areas are large animal hunting areas, ancient Christian monuments, monasteries, and ancient capitals, such as: Gondar and Axum, in addition to that there are Seven distinct national parks, the number of tourists in Ethiopia in 2003 was about 180,000 foreign visitors, and the total revenue from tourism was about 336 million dollars, and the average length of stay in Ethiopia is three nights, and the cost of stay in Addis Ababa is estimated at two dollars according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Reiki.
The climate of Ethiopia and its visiting times
Ethiopia’s fame stems from its diverse climate that does not prevail in a unified climate like the rest of the countries near the equator, so that the Danakil Depression is characterized as one of the drier regions on the face of the earth, while snow is formed on the Ethiopian highlands, as it is characterized by southern Ethiopia and the low lands With a tropical climate between heat and humidity, in addition to that most of the country is affected by two main rainy seasons: light rain from February to March, and the second season is heavy rain from June to September, and the best time to visit Ethiopia is during the dry season that Pass from October to early February, because the weather is dry and sunny in general.
The most important tourist areas in Ethiopia
To Libya
Lalibela is located in the middle of the northern highlands of Ethiopia and is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This site is famous for its rocky churches, and was considered a major pilgrimage site for the Orthodox Christians during the twelfth century.
Omo Valley
More than fifty tribes live in the Omo River region in southwestern Ethiopia, and it is considered a great destination for tourists interested in African culture, and although its location is far and not easily accessible, it is considered one of the most places where its residents retain the original traditional customs and beliefs, and these are exposed The region has two rainy seasons, one of which lasts from March to June, and the second starts in November, and access to this site in these two seasons is impossible, so it is possible to plan to go during the dry season.
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa is the largest city in Ethiopia with a population of about 4,567,857 people, and Addis Ababa has a great ethnic and religious diversity, and is considered the political capital of Africa as it hosts many international and continental organizations such as the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, as it is a site for many Cultural sites such as: the Imperial Palace, the National Palace, museums, and the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
