Africa
Ethiopia
Living volcanoes, rock churches and coffee origin.
Overview
The birthplace of coffee and one of Africa's most singular cultural routes — Danakil volcanoes, Lalibela rock churches and Blue Nile falls.
Highlights
- Erta Ale lava lake
- Blue Nile Falls
- Coffee ceremony
- Lalibela churches
The experiences
What to actually do in Ethiopia
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Volcano
$18Erta Ale Lava Lake
Overnight trek to one of the world's few permanent open lava lakes.
3 days Challenging
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Nature
$8Blue Nile Falls (Tis Abay)
'Smoking water' — the Nile's headwaters thundering over a basalt lip.
Half day Easy
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Food & Culture
$6Traditional Coffee Ceremony
Green beans, jebena pot, incense — the world's original coffee ritual.
2 hours Easy
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Food
$9Addis Ababa Food Tasting
Injera, tibs, kitfo and honey wine across three neighbourhoods.
Evening Easy
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