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Where to go in Ethiopia

From the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela to the high passes of the Simien Mountains and the cafés of Addis start with the destinations real travellers come back to.

  • Heritage
  • Mountains
  • Coffee
  • Adventure
  • Culture
  • Food

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Travel to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Ethiopia

Addis Ababa

Capital, coffee, and the diplomatic heart of Africa.

Travel to Lalibela, Ethiopia
Ethiopia

Lalibela

Eleven medieval rock-hewn churches, a UNESCO site.

Travel to Gondar, Ethiopia
Ethiopia

Gondar

"Africa's Camelot" royal castles and Timkat festivals.

Travel to Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Ethiopia

Bahir Dar

Lake Tana monasteries and the Blue Nile Falls.

Travel to Harar, Ethiopia
Ethiopia

Harar

Walled holy city, painted houses, hyena feeders.

Travel to Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Ethiopia

Dire Dawa

Old railway town with French-influenced markets.

Live picks from the HotSpot community.

Laphto Mall

Laphto Mall

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Zefmesh Grand Mall

Zefmesh Grand Mall

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Edna Mall

Edna Mall

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GARAD CITY CENTER

GARAD CITY CENTER

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GAME ZONE

GAME ZONE

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Ambassador Mall

Ambassador Mall

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Century Mall Gurd Shola

Century Mall Gurd Shola

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Alem Gallery & Coffee

Alem Gallery & Coffee

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Addis Fine Art | Atlas | አዲስ ፋይን አርት | አትላስ

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Telsem Online Art Gallery

Telsem Online Art Gallery

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Artawi Gallery

Artawi Gallery

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Studio 11 Art Gallery Addis Ababa

Studio 11 Art Gallery Addis Ababa

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Travel guides

Long-form briefings to plan around.

Travel guide: Ethiopia

Routes, costs, when to go, what to pack start here.

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Travel guide: Addis Ababa

Bole, Piazza, Mercato neighbourhoods and the food scene.

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