Author: Aman Ethiopia Tours

Ethiopia’s capital city, Addis Ababa, boasts a rich culture and history behind its modern-day hustle and bustle. Located in the highlands of the Rift Valley, Addis Ababa is also known as the “Political Capital of Africa” because this city is the headquarters of the African Union, United Nations Economic Commissions for Africa as well as various other continental and international organizations. Going on an Addis Ababa day tour is a great way to experience Ethiopia’s capital!   Seeing the city within a…

Residing in the southwest region of Ethiopia, the Hamer tribe is one of the Omo Valley tribes hailing from the Omo river valley in the Debub Omo Zone. With villages in Turmi and Dimeka, they represent approximately 0.1% of the Ethiopian population. The Hamer tribe are quite isolated and are mainly pastoralists with their culture still placing a high value on cattle. They are predominantly Muslims with major activities ranging from honey collection to cattle rearing.   And while there are so many…

One of the best things about Ethiopia is that it isn’t just a magical country with its own calendar and distinct alphabet, but it is also home to some of the tastiest, scrumptious delicacies you will ever come across. Ethiopian cuisine is colorful, rich, and flavourful with a wide variety of cultural dishes and drinks.   Beyond taste, it is their food culture that makes Ethiopian cuisine a sight to behold. You can hardly find anyone eating alone because according to their culture, food…

In contrast to Ethiopia’s lush landscapes in its entirety, very little was written about the Bale Mountains prior to 1950. But this famous mountain has quickly become one of the best ways to trek Ethiopia.   History of the Bale Mountains National Park The Bale Mountains were formed from lava outpourings which covered all the underlying rock formations between 38 and 7million years ago. As records began to appear at the beginning of the 20th century, the first recorded visit…

Senior citizens have the advantage of longer travel getaways and all the time to explore the world. The best part is that the pace of the tour can be adjusted to their needs so they can still have a good time on their travels without feeling too exhausted at every destination. While there’s so many places to visit, you should definitely consider Ethiopia and its many offerings. Here you can soak up the country’s enigmatic vibe while exploring some of the most…