Before you travel A few things you should know before you come.
When to come
january-february
nice weather everywhere, cold in mountains
january 7 Ghena (Chrismas)
january 19 Timkat (Epiphany)
march-april
nice weather everywhere, fog in mountains
april 12 Hosana (Palm sunday)
april 19 Fasika (Eastern)
may-june
hot in the North, rains in the South
best season for trekking in Simiens or Bale
july-august
rainy season in the North - some rains and sunshine
green lanscapes and less tourists in the North
best time for butterflies
best chance for Hamer bull jumps
best chance for Surma stick fights
september-october
september 11 New Year -our Millenium this year
september 27 Meskal ceremony (True Cross)
flowering time at the end of september
harvesting time in october in the North
november-december
nice months with green landscapes
november 26 Addis Great Run
What to bring You don't need anything special except :
- one warm cloth if you travel north as nights can be chilly.
- one warm sleeping bag if you trek in the Simiens or Bale mountains.
- malaria treatment
Visa Visa is available at airport. The cost is 20 USD or 17 euros. It takes a few minutes, up to half an hour.
Danakil The Danakil is an unforgettable adventure that requires special organisation and at least one week time.
We must take local guards and guides, enough water, food, a cook. For security reasons we need at least 2 cars. That is why prices are different for this travel. Ask us for a quotation.
