Ethiopia

Ethiopia travel destinations and tours

My family would like some advice on travelling options in Ethiopia and Kenya.

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Discs of travertine ring a twelve-foot wide hot spring in the Danakil Depression, Ethiopia.

Welcome to the hottest place on the face of the Earth

To get to the hottest place in the world, just follow 'the worst road in the world'.

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Hot spots: The world’s hottest destinations, literally

Many of us enjoy a holiday in warm weather, but visit these destinations if you want to take it to extremes.

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The time I caught an exotic disease

The boys were convinced it was a hangover, but I'd never had a hangover like this before.

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Miracles set in stone

Ute Junker finds herself unprepared for the wonders of Ethiopia.

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A caffeinated slap in the face

Certain phrases should set off alarm bells for every traveller.

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24 hours in Addis Ababa

Andrew Bain traces the history of a nation, from ancient origins to a turbulent recent past, through its capital city.

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Population:

94 million

Capital:

Addis Ababa

Official Language:

Amharic

Electricity:

Type C (or Europlug) is a two-wire plug that has two round pins. It fits into any socket that accepts 4.0 – 4.8 mm round contacts on 19 mm centres. Type E has two 4.8 mm round pins spaced 19 mm apart and a hole for the socket's male earthing pin. Type F (also known as a Schuko plug) has two 4.8 mm round pins spaced 19 mm apart. Type L has two variations: The 10 amp version has two round pins that are 4mm thick and spaced 5.5 mm apart, with a grounding pin in the middle. The 16 amp version has two round pins that are 5 mm thick, spaced 8mm apart, as well as a grounding pin.

Exchange rate:

1 AUD = 16.97 ETB (Ethiopian birr)