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Best Places to Visit in Ethiopia
When you find the best weather conditions and plan to visit Ethiopia for the purpose of tourism, we have got some places for you that you must visit.
Ethiopia Climate:
Ethiopia is about 1500m high; nights can be cold and days mild. The best time to visit Ethiopia is between April and September. The land gets barren and dry in April and is flourished between September and October. You can see the best highland wildlife in the green season. Keep updated yourself about weather conditions as rain can cause disruptions as you won't be able to travel to most places and won't find many tourists in the rain.
Addis Ababa
The capital of Ethiopia is located in the centre of the country, and it's 2400m high, making it the third-highest capital in the world. The meaning of Addis Ababa is New Flower and is a modern city that was founded by Emperor Menelik II in 1887. Few million people live here and have amazing weather conditions making it one of the best places you can visit in the world.
Adigrat
Located in the northernmost Tigray region, you should visit Adigrat, which is the best stopping point while going from Axum to Mekele. There is not much in the town, but it's famous for the rock churches which you can explore.
Arba Minch
Located in a spectacular location, Arba Minch has views in all directions. It is 1300m high, which can elevate up to 4000m with the mountains in the west. Although the population is just 75,000 but is also a must to see place if you visit Ethiopia
Awash National Park
Located about 200 km away from Addis Ababa, you can find a scenic national park, which is situated in Rift Valley in the dry acacia savanna. Awash River covers this beautiful 150m- deep gorge. You can also see Mount Fantelle's edges on the north side and can also see the Filwoha Hot Spring, having Lake Beseka and other translucent blue pools. Although there are more than 80 mammal species, compared to the birdlife and scenery, they are the lesser attraction of the place. You will find about 450 species of birds, including Ethiopian cliff swallow, throated serin
Axum
It was one of the most advanced and technological civilizations of its time and was one of the best trading spots between the 1st and 7th AD centuries; Axum was the Axumite Empire's centre. The history is even richer as it is speculated that it is the last resting place of the Ark of Covenant and the court of Queen of Sheba. It does not matter if it's the truth or not, but it is one of the holiest places in the country, with its churches and amazing architecture. We recommend you see this place.
