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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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In ancient Ethiopia, all cooking was done using hand-made clay pots for different types of food. This method of cooking still remains with some special recipes, the taste of which cannot be replicated in metal pots. Traditional hand-made clay pots often stock the kitchen shelves of Ethiopian homes. The most common type is called a
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Enjoy a biking adventure to the ‘Jamma Canyon of Ethiopia’ with Ride the Rift exploring canyons just to the north of Addis Ababa with waterfalls cascading out of the highlands alive with emerald crops having first explored some of most interesting and beautiful places in Ethiopia: Lalibela where you will explore the town’s labyrinth of
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Ethiopia has multiple cultural, natural and historical resources, hidden from the rest of the world for generations. Promoting and developing such off the beaten path destinations is one of the causes behind the World Tourism Day 2022 motto #RethinkingTourism. Let us all bring such hidden gems to light and #rethinktourism. I was part of the
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Venice, the capital of the Venetian Republic for more than a millennium and the capital of the Veneto region with about 270 000 inhabitants is one of the ten metropolitan cities in Italy. Universally considered one of the most fascinating cities in the world and one of the UNESCO’s World Heritages. Venice and its lagoon
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Working with our Ride the Rift colleagues in partnership with Oromia Tourism to explore the Rift Valley around lakes Langano, Shala & Abijata. Some great outdoor adventures are in the making. The adventure biking potentials of Oromia are drawing attention as a group of foreign bikers and adventure tour operators explore parts of Western Arsi
RIDE THE RIFT: 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐚 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐂𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭’𝐬 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 Read More »
“This ancient monastery is located 80Km South east of Addis Ababa, en route to Ethio-Djibouti Road. Named after Abune Gebre MenfesKidus, an Egyptian monk enter to Ethiopia preaching the Bible, this place offers an amazing view over the great East African Rift Valley Lakes, as it is found 2900Meters above Sea Level. At the top
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