... Ethiopia is worth visiting

Ethiopia ?! you may ask.
Yes, but not to the Ethiopia you know from the news. Rather, to the other side of Ethiopia! The side few have seen and many are yet to discover.

Do you want to experience nature at its finest - devoid of human interference ?
Do you want to experience tranquility and adventure, with natural feasts for your eyes, and historic wonders for your minds ?
Do you want to interact with unique and indigenous cultures that are not affected by modern civilizations, and yet are rich with traditions and values of life thousands of years old ?

If so, one of the few countries in Africa that can offer and is able to deliver all such varieties of attractions is Ethiopia.

Ethiopia, 'the Gifted Land'

For those that know Ethiopia only from the printed and electronic media, the 'Discover the Gifted Land' logo in our banner may seem somewhat exaggerated.

It is true that Ethiopia has its share of natural and man-made problems.
And, it is equally true that Ethiopia is blessed with natural, cultural, and historical wonders.

Ethiopia, the 'Cradle of Mankind'

Besides being one of the oldest civilizations of the world, Ethiopia is now accepted to be the origin of mankind. The remains of 'Lucy' or Dinknesh, the oldest hominid, were found in Ethiopia's part of the Great Rift Valley.
Dinknesh, after which our company took its name, literally means 'you are wonderful'.
This makes Ethiopia an archeological attraction, and visiting Ethiopia is like coming back to this ancient land of our common but very, very distant ancestors.

Ethiopia, an ancient land of 3000 years traditions

The great Stella found at Axum, are mysterious wonders left from one of the great civilizations of the ancient world, The Axumite Kingdom.

In the late middle Ages, the four kings of the Zagwe dynasty were so zealous of their religion that some of them had to give up their worldly power and comfort and dedicate themselves to building some truly magnificent churches hewn out of massive monolithic rocks. These extraordinary craftsmanship at Lalibela, are considered to be the 'Eighth Wonder of the world' by some. They testify not only to great faith but also to great architectural skills of the time.

In the former capital of Gondar many significant castles and churches were constructed, confirming this same legacy of spirituality and craftsmanship.

Ethiopia, the cultural mosaic

If you need to know proud cultures and respectful values of life, unaffected by modern civilizations, then you need to visit Ethiopia to meet some unique indigenous cultures.

In this time of religious unrests and 'clash' of civilizations, Ethiopia is one of the very few countries where Christians and Muslims live side by side harmoniously. This is the result of historical and cultural heritages that bind both sets of believers together without destroying their distinctive characteristics.

Ethiopia's fauna and flora

The suitable climatic conditions and landscape made Ethiopia the Startseite of bird life, over 850 species of which 33 are endemics. This makes Ethiopia a true Ornithological Paradise.

There are 350 species of animals, out of which seven are indigenous. Most of the wildlife is conserved in natural habitats.

Ethiopia, after the rains, is a land decked with flowers and with many more native plants than most countries in Africa.

Ethiopia, the land of unique natural phenomena

'The vegetation is one of the most diverse and abundant in Africa, and many of our National Parks are recognized as some of the last remaining untouched wilderness of Africa'.

Ethiopia holds all combinations of peerless geological formations that no other country can compare with. The landscape varies from 116 meters below sea level at the radiant sulfuric inferno, Dallol Depression, in the Afar region, to the alpine moorland peaks that rise to 4620 meters at Ras Dashen in the rugged Semien mountains

The world's most phenomenal Great Rift Valley cuts Ethiopia into two, forming a series of spectacular chain of lakes and hot springs opulent in all life forms.

Ethiopia is often referred to as the 'water tower' of Africa because of the presence of many trans-boundary rivers, like the The Blue Nile, that pours off its tableland to the surrounding lowlands of the neighboring countries with its huge gift of fertile soil.

All these diverse attractions offer opportunities for travel adventure unparalleled in Africa, and would be enough to make Ethiopia a fascinating place to visit and travel through, but Ethiopia has so much more to offer.

Hence, "secluded by many deep and stupendous gorges, crowned by high and magnificent mountains, neck laced by a chain of lakes, watered by majestic rivers, studded with burning deserts and great escarpment that plunge down from its highland, Ethiopia remains a land of incomparable beauty and a land of adventure for those wishing to have the real outdoor sports:- trekking, rafting, bird-watching, camel caravan, photo safari, cycling, paragliding, horse riding, caving, sunbathing and many more."

"... If you enjoy the wild and the untouched, and would like to witness first hand a remnant of what Africa must have been like before man, then these trips are for you.... Outdoor Challenges in a country where culture and traditions date back over 3000 years." -- Adrift