Ethiopia stands out as the most diverse country in Africa, offering a wide range of experiences from exploring ancient Christian sites to encountering tribes with animistic beliefs, from navigating dense jungles to traversing harsh deserts.
Capital: Addis Ababa
Population: 113.6 million (13th)
Languages: Afar
Area: 1,104,300km² (26th largest country)
It costs $50 and takes up to 3 days.
Because of the current situation with Tigray, social media and certain websites can be blocked.
Avoid mid-June to mid-September, as it’s the rainy season, plus it gets really hot in the north.
Best is to come from October to January.
The official currency is Ethiopian Birr 1 USD = 53 ETB In Addis Ababa, you can exchange $1 in the black market for up to 100 birr. Never use ATMs because you’ll get the official rate.
Budget: starting at $35 a day for budget backpackers, $80 a day if you take domestic flights and 1 or 2 tours.
