Ethiopians follow a 13-month calendar similar to that used in many Eastern Orthodox churches, trailing the Western calendar by seven years and eight months. On the Gregorian calendar, the Ethiopian New Year falls on the 11th of September. According to the bible, God created the earth in September, and legend has it that King Solomon […]
In the eve fly to Axum and tonight attend the eve ceremony at the Zion (Mariam Tsion) church whereas legend has it the original Ark of Covenant is housed. The following day early morning, attend the colorful church ceremony at Mariam Tsion; pilgrims from all over the country come to express thanks after the fulfillment of […]
Addis Ababa, the third highest capital in the world lies between 2300 – 2500 meters. Drive north up to Mount Entoto – as one drive up the hill there is an appreciable drop in temperature and the air is filled with the scent of the Eucalyptus trees which line the road. From the top, there is a […]
12 days of trekking to see Gelada Baboon, Jinnbar River Falls, giant lobelias, Jinnbar falls, and other sites.
