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Éthiopie : When to go ?

There is not really a high season or a low season, but during the dry season from October to March the country is most visited. In July and August it rains in the north, but it is nice to visit southern Ethiopia where rains are much less abundant during this season. For Lalibela, avoid December and January, a period of true religious holiday, but during which prices suddenly go to US $ 100 at night...During this period, a peak is recorded between Christmas and the Fête Festival in mid-January, and then it is necessary to get there well in advance to retain domestic hotels and flights. Apart from this period, during which prices are subject to some inflation, it is frequently possible to negotiate reductions at the hotel's standing hotels. Also avoid Addis Ababa at the end of January at African Union summits, hotels are complete and prices fly. Ultimately, the choice of season depends largely on the region visited or the activity chosen.April, May and June are the months where tourist demand is dormant.October, November and December are months to the favourable climate during which the country is very green after the rainy season. These months also correspond to the harvest times that animate typical scenes campaigns. Since tourist demand is not excessive, there is no difficulty finding hotels on major tourist sites.In July, August and September, the majority of the tourist demand is concentrated on the southern routes (Omo Valley), while the highlands are in the middle of the rainy season.The period from November to March is ideal for trekking in the Massifs or Simian mountains. A little damp, the month of October also corresponds to the flowering period where the landscapes become even more beautiful.The desert region of the Danakil is to avoid from mid-May to November, the hot temperatures.

Éthiopie : Go with a local agency

A favourable climateDue to its geographical location and topography, Ethiopia enjoys a very favourable climate for much of the year.A very rich cultureEthiopia's multimillénaire history has a diversity and wealth largely unknown. Ethiopia has been colonized for centuries and has been protected from major external influences, and is proud of a unique and atypical culture in Africa.An authentic landEthiopia has only really opened up to tourism for a decade and, if its high potential is to be exploited, we are still a long way from mass tourism.An incomparable diversity80 distinct languages and cultures, over 200 dialects, 6 climatic regimes covering desert or savanes areas, the reliefs of high plateaus and mountains with their own fauna and flora, a society marked by the influences of the two great religions, Orthodox and Muslim, and the survival of ancestral animists rites... It is a quick sign of the incredible diversity of this country! A live stay with a local travel agency will help you understand the many facets of Ethiopia.A gentle smell of adventureThere are so many forms of tourism in Ethiopia that can be imagined, and fans of strong sensations and total change will not be disappointed.Classified by the United Nations as one of the poorest countries in the world where the average monthly income per capita is around € 80, Ethiopia is still a territory of exploration for small budgets. If, as in sub-Saharan Africa, airline tickets and travel with 4 x 4 leases remain relatively expensive, it is quite possible to discover the country with a very modest budget. Those who plan to travel to Ethiopia without a specialized agency can get away with it at a lower cost. In this case, we must be prepared to withstand the vagaries and discomfort of bus travel and the minimum quality of low-end hotels.Prices have increased in recent years exponentially and, even if wages remain low, food is increasing significantly. Forget the time when the 10 birrs ticket was a complete meal. Today, it is only just for a injera (galette flour galette) that is sold at the corner of the street. There is a need for a decent budget to travel in good conditions and to keep its good mood. However, let us not forget the small cuts that, distributed here and there in exchange for service menus, make it possible to forge links with Ethiopian society as a whole.Organized travel is not given because the proposed 4 x 4 is expensive and subject to significant taxes. It is also true that guests are often housed in the best hotels, which does not mean in palaces, the best hotel in a village being sometimes low. You must compare the prices of the agencies and negotiate the formula that suits you best.FormalitésVisas are compulsory for all European citizens. The request is made at the embassies of Ethiopia prior to departure but can also be purchased (US $ 50 for one month or $ 75 for 3 months) upon arrival at Addis Ababa airport, payable in euros, birrs or dollars.