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The Hamar tribe Bull Jumping Ceremony is an impressive display of courage, skill, and athleticism, the bull jumping ceremony is a centuries-old rite of passage for young men in Hamer tradition. The Hamer are a tribal community living in the Lower Omo Valley of Ethiopia.  The Hamer is one of the most traditional and ancestral villages in Ethiopia. They are an African ethnic group that lives in the south of this country, east of the Omo River, near the border with Kenya. They subsist on agriculture…

Discover our best Ethiopia Group tours for 2021 and 2020. Ethiopia is richly endowed in so many other ways. The only African nation to resist colonization during ‘The Scramble for Africa’ of the 19th century, a proud and lasting heritage awaits the intrepid visitor. To the south lie glorious lakes, idiosyncratically colorful tribal diversity and rich wildlife centers where rarities and unique wildlife are abundant. To the north, the resplendent castles of Abyssinia’s ancient capital, the majestic Blue Nile falls,…

By Nick Acheson Find the best Ethiopia birding tours with Aman Ethiopia Tours. Choose from 4 trips with 11 Days amazing bird watching tours. Book now and save with Aman Ethiopia Tours! Ethiopia is a country like no other. It is Africa – with zebras, gazelles, hippos, and hornbills – and yet different. Its magnificent highlands are home to a wealth of endemic mammals and birds unrivaled in Africa. Ethiopia is where Africa touches the sky. Nowhere in this magnificent country…

If you plan your tour in 2021, we give you expert advice to include in your list the below five exotic attractions in Ethiopia - the Land of Origins. 1.      Danakil Depression Dear Customer, if you want to make adventurous travel and visit the hottest place in the world, Danakil Depression is ready to welcome you. The Danakil Depression is found in the Afar region bordering Eritrea. The Depression is one of the lowest places on Earth and also one of the…

Once in Addis Ababa, visiting Harar should be inescapable. Harar is one of the most impressive of Ethiopia’s historic sites, reflecting the long and colorful history of the country. Located in the East of Ethiopia, it was founded in the late first millennium BC and became a stronghold of Islam. Harar has been ruled by seventy-two successive imams since its formation. Harar, Islam’s fourth holiest city covers just a single square kilometer in eastern Ethiopia, and this walled citadel contains…