Adventure: For the Experienced

Ethiopia is increasingly becoming recognised as a premier venue for a range of outdoor activities. Sports such as white-water rafting, mountain-cliumbing, and paragliding are all on the increase for the young - and not-so-young.

The above type of sports have a certain level of risks attached to them. Hence, they are to be conducted only by experienced persons or under the guidance and supervision of persons specialized in thoise sports.

Rafting
White water rafting is a highly popular activity enjoyed on all continents. Ethiopia's rivers have played an important role in the internationilisation of this blend of sport, ecorourism and adventure.

The Omo River, which tumbles for some 350 kilometers through steep, inaccessible valleys, was first explored by an intrepid group in 1973. Inspired by their success, a number of commercial operators have set up rafting holidays on the river. The best season for Omo trips is September to October, when the water is still high from the June-September rains and ther weather is starting to dry out.

Spirited rapids, innumerable side creeks and waterfalls, sheer canyons, hot springs, abundant wild life, and exotic local people combine to make the Omo River one of the world's classic river adventures. River trips have also been organised on the Awash River with short, but equally demanding rafting conditions, and other expeditions have been held on the Baro and Blue-Nile rivers.

Mountain Climbing
Blessed with a temperate climate, grand mountain scenery and a tradition of generous hospitality, the Ethiopian highlaqnds offer superb opportunities for mountain climbimg. The sport is still developing but mountain climbing is now organised on the Semien and Bale mountains.

Paragliding
Paragliding looks set to become the latest feature of Ethiopia's burgeoning adventure tourism. Ethiopia has the ideal terrain for this sport.

Although such sports are still in their developing stage, Dinknesh Ethiopia Tour is capable to arrange local logistics for all those that wish to undertake any one of the above adventures. Please Contact Us for more information.