Ethiopia today unveils new Birr notes for Birr 10, 50 & 100 denominations, with an additional introduction of a new Birr 200 note. The new notes will curb financing of illegal activities; corruption and contraband. Enhanced security features on the new notes will also cease counterfeit production.

Unfortunately people infected with corona virus (COVID-19) in Ethiopia is rising high day by day. The total official case in whole Ethiopia at the moment is 5034, with 7 registered deaths. Any passengers arriving at Bole international airport are required to stay 7 days in quarantine, unless they h

Selam bus does not drive direct from Addis to Lalibela. What one can do is take the bus driving to Mekele he drop of at Woldya which is only 160km from Lalibela. There switch to a minivan to Lalibela

Ethiopia is now on another 6 months state emergency. But the situation for travellers is totally fine and safe! Just avoid areas where demonstration takes place. And ofcourse, there may be price hike, b/c somehow Ethiopia is running out of foreign currency, and their may also be shortage of fuel.

1. Bradt travel guide book . Some even call it the " Bible " for the independent travellers 2. Petit Futé Guides , for French speakers 3. Lonely Planet travel guide book

there is a bit of going up and down but not much, it always circles around 27 Birr for 1$ US

Yes, you can. You will see, they have almost nothing. But..try to bring something like books or things for school or donate money to the school. Also clothes are very much appreciated.

Ethiopia: One of the few African countries never to lose its independence,     Ethiopia is as large as France and Spain combined and has one of the   richest  histories on the African continent. Addis Ababa: The capital was settled in 1886 and christened by Queen   Taytu,  consort of Menelik I

Our team at Highland Eco Trekking Tours is ready to help you plan your Christmas trip to Lalibela, and Gondar for Timkat celebration

Listed domestic flight price may change. Highland Eco Trekking Tours Ethiopia can help with buying your domestic flight tickets. If you fly into Ethiopia with Ethiopian air, ofcourse youwill get the price For "Hotel class". And to book your inland flight we need your international Ethiopian air

After 2 years of catastrophic war and 20 years of having no war no peace border zones, Ethiopia & Eritrea reahced a Peace deal. And borders between the 2 countries are already open, Ethiopian airline has started flight from Addis to Asmara regularly, and embassies are already open. It is indeed a v

The National afairs department, Ethiopan immigration has lunched an e-visa to all visitors in collaboration with Ethiopian Air. It has been effective since June 01, 2018. Link for the e-visa site: https://www.evisa.gov.et/#/home

The train from Addis Ababa to Djibouti has officially started. Departures from the new Lebu station outside Addis are at 8:00am, but be there 30 minutes before for baggage checks and immigration processing. And need to buy your ticket 24 hours in advance. It takes around 10 hours to reach to Dji