Travel Tips to Ethiopia - An Invaluable Guide For the First Time Travelers

Ethiopia is famous for its capital city and the highlands.1,400) at the exchange bureau. However, if you are
The Ethiopian highlands are one of the major touristlooking for multiple entry tourist visas or business
attractions that help run a large number of tourismpurpose visas, you will have to contact your nearest
businesses like transport, accommodation andEthiopian Embassy Office.
authentic African restaurants. The popular touristTransportation in Addis Ababa is easily available in the
destinations, which are also connected conveniently byform of buses, taxis and private cars. Mini buses are
air, include Arba Minch, Jijiga, Debre Markos andthe most convenient option for people looking to travel
Gambela. The cities that form some of the mostwithin a city, as well as between places of tourist
popular trekking routes and towns of historicinterest. For most buses, it may be difficult to get a
importance include Axum, Gondar and Bahr Dar.seat booking prior to traveling, but government buses
For tourists in Ethiopia, people from all countries, exceptcan make that easier. Trains are also available for
Kenya, need to be carrying a visa. Each person canvisiting cities along the only railway line in Ethiopia that
apply for a 1 - 3 month visit tourist visa. These visasconnects Addis Ababa, Dire Dwaja and Djibouti City.
are available at the Bole International Airport in AddisEthiopia is not a place where you would feel safe all
Ababa, upon arrival to tourists from Canada, USA,by yourself 24 x 7. However, the treks, especially
Australia and most European countries. In order to availalong the Omo River region have gained immense
the visa, you need to show 100 USD in possessionpopularity amongst adventure lovers, trekkers and
which can also be converted to Ethiopian Birr (approx.culture enthusiasts.