Things to Do

Things to Do in Ethiopia

There are 105 attractions in Ethiopia. Simien Mountains Trek is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Simien Mountains Trek
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Simien Mountains Trek
Trail
Bale Mountains
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Bale Mountains
Trail
Simien Mountains National Park
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Simien Mountains National Park
Ethiopian highland national park with dramatic escarpments
Park
Fasil Ghebbi, Gondar Region
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Fasil Ghebbi, Gondar Region
Royal enclosure in Gondar with castles and palaces
Historical Site
Blue Nile Falls
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Blue Nile Falls
Waterfall on the Blue Nile with dramatic seasonal flow
Waterfall
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Harar Jugol, the Fortified Historic Town
Historic walled city preserving centuries of Islamic culture
Historical Site
Lower Valley of the Omo
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Lower Valley of the Omo
Archaeological region with diverse indigenous cultures and fossils
Historical Site
Bale Mountains National Park
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Bale Mountains National Park
Ethiopian park with Afro-alpine habitats and endemic species
Park
Lake Tana
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Lake Tana
Largest Ethiopian lake and seasonal source of the Blue Nile
Lake
Erta Ale
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Erta Ale
Active basaltic shield volcano with persistent lava lake
Volcano
Sof Omar Caves
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Sof Omar Caves
Extensive limestone cave system with subterranean river
Amusement Park
Awash National Park
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Awash National Park
East African park protecting hot springs and wildlife
Park
National Museum of Ethiopia
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National Museum of Ethiopia
Addis Ababa museum housing prehistoric human fossils
Museum
Ethiopian Highlands
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Ethiopian Highlands
Vast mountainous plateau forming Ethiopia's central highlands
Mountain
Ras Dashen
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Ras Dashen
Ethiopia's highest mountain and prominent Simien massif peak
Mountain
Church of Saint George
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Church of Saint George
Monolithic rock-hewn church carved into volcanic tuff
Religious Site
Lake Abaya
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Lake Abaya
Rift Valley lake in southern Ethiopia with fisheries
Lake
Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion
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Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion
Axum church traditionally housing Ethiopia's Ark of Covenant
Religious Site
Dallol (hydrothermal system)
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Dallol (hydrothermal system)
Hyperacidic hydrothermal field with vivid mineral formations
Volcano
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Hayli Gubbi
Volcano
Mago National Park
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Mago National Park
Remote Ethiopian park protecting ethnic diversity and wildlife
Park
Nechisar National Park
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Nechisar National Park
Ethiopian park between Lakes Chamo and Abaya, wildlife
National Park
Obelisk of Axum
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Obelisk of Axum
Ancient Ethiopian stele and Axum archaeological monument
Monument
Omo National Park
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Omo National Park
Remote Ethiopian park sheltering diverse tribes and wildlife
Park
Lake Langano
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Lake Langano
Rift-valley Ethiopian lake popular for swimming and resorts
Lake
Lake Abijatta
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Lake Abijatta
Shallow saline soda lake in the Rift Valley
Lake
Lake Chamo
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Lake Chamo
Deep Rift Valley lake famous for hippos and birds
Lake
Melka Kunture
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Melka Kunture
Paleolithic archaeological site with early human fossils
Archaeological Site
Abijatta-Shalla National Park
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Abijatta-Shalla National Park
Ethiopian park protecting saline lakes, flamingo habitats
National Park
Afdera (volcano)
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Afdera (volcano)
Volcanic cone near saline Lake Afrera in Afar
Volcano
Holy Trinity Cathedral
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Holy Trinity Cathedral
Addis Ababa cathedral housing Ethiopian Orthodox relics
Religious Site
Lake Hawassa
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Lake Hawassa
Rift Valley lake in Ethiopia known for birdlife
Lake
St. George's Cathedral, Addis Ababa
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St. George's Cathedral, Addis Ababa
Ethiopian Orthodox cathedral and national religious site
Church
Hadar
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Hadar
'Afar paleoanthropological site where 'Lucy' fossils were found
Administrative Seat
Lake Afrera
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Lake Afrera
Saline lake in Afar Depression noted for salt extraction
Lake
Lake Ziway
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Lake Ziway
Rift Valley lake in Ethiopia supporting fisheries and hippos
Lake
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Mount Tullu Dimtu
Highest peak of Ethiopia's Bale Mountains massif
Mountain
Amba Alagi
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Amba Alagi
Prominent Ethiopian mountain and historic battle site
Mountain
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Gambela National Park
Ethiopian national park protecting Gambela's floodplain wildlife
National Park
Mount Abuna Yosef
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Mount Abuna Yosef
Prominent Ethiopian massif hosting ancient rock-hewn monasteries
Mountain
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Mount Batu
Ethiopian highland mountain notable for rugged terrain
Mountain
Mount Zuqualla
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Mount Zuqualla
Extinct volcanic cone with sacred crater lake
Volcano
Yangudi Rassa National Park
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Yangudi Rassa National Park
National park in Afar preserving savanna and wildlife
National Park
Abuna Yemata Guh
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Abuna Yemata Guh
Cliffside rock church reached by steep vertical ascent
Religious Site
Asavyo
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Asavyo
Volcano
Dabbahu Volcano
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Dabbahu Volcano
Shield volcano in Ethiopia's Afar region with fissure eruptions
Volcano
Lake Chew Bahir
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Lake Chew Bahir
Seasonal saline lake in Ethiopia's lowland Rift Valley
Lake
Lake Hayq
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Lake Hayq
Highland Ethiopian lake with historic monastery on island
Lake
Mount Hazalo
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Mount Hazalo
Volcanic mountain in Afar, grazing and ritual site
Volcano
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Borawli
Volcano
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Gada Ale
Active volcanic cone in Ethiopia's Afar region
Volcano
Lake Shala
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Lake Shala
Crater lake in Ethiopia's Rift Valley, flamingo habitat
Lake
Tiya (archaeological site)
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Tiya (archaeological site)
Ancient stelae field and UNESCO World Heritage site
Archaeological Site
Dalaffilla
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Dalaffilla
Volcanic cone in northern Ethiopia within Danakil volcanic region
Volcano
Debre Libanos
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Debre Libanos
Historic Ethiopian monastery and major Orthodox pilgrimage site
Religious Site
Ezana Stone
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Ezana Stone
Aksumite stela inscribed with King Ezana's proclamations
Monument
Mount Alayta
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Mount Alayta
Large shield volcano in Ethiopia's Afar Region
Volcano
Mount Dama Ali
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Mount Dama Ali
Stratovolcano in Ethiopia's Afar Region
Volcano
Mount Fentale
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Mount Fentale
Shield volcano and hot springs in Oromia
Volcano
Tat Ali
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Tat Ali
Volcanic cone in the Afar Rift, Ethiopia
Volcano
Kundudo
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Kundudo
Flat-topped Ethiopian mountain with feral horse population
Mountain
Meskel Square
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Meskel Square
Major Addis Ababa square used for public ceremonies
Plaza
Ahmar Mountains
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Ahmar Mountains
Mountain range in Oromia with steep escarpments
Mountains
Amba Aradam
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Amba Aradam
Sandstone plateau in Tigray noted for historic battles
Mountain
Asdaga
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Asdaga
Volcano
Dikika
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Dikika
Paleoanthropological site with early hominin fossils
Archaeological Site
Hertali
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Hertali
Small settlement in Ethiopia
Volcano
68
Mount Chilalo
Ethiopian volcanic massif and cultural highland landmark
Mountain
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Abuye Meda
High Ethiopian plateau and grazing area in Amhara
Mountain
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Kafta Sheraro National Park
Dryland park in Ethiopia protecting endemic wildlife
Park
Manda Hararo
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Manda Hararo
Volcanic rift region with geothermal activity
Volcano
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Mount Guna
Isolated Ethiopian massif in Amhara, forested slopes
Mountain
Red Terror Martyrs' Memorial Museum
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Red Terror Martyrs' Memorial Museum
Museum in Addis Ababa commemorating Red Terror victims
Museum
Addis Mercato
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Addis Mercato
Largest open-air market in Addis Ababa
Market
Dek Island
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Dek Island
Lake Tana island with monasteries and heritage
Island
Koka Reservoir
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Koka Reservoir
Major irrigation reservoir in Oromia
Lake
Ma Alalta
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Ma Alalta
Volcanic massif in northeastern Ethiopia
Volcano
Yekatit 12 monument
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Yekatit 12 monument
Monument commemorating victims of 1937 Addis Ababa massacre
Monument
Boset-Bericha
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Boset-Bericha
Volcano
Gabillema
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Gabillema
Town in Afar Region
Volcano
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Maze National Park
Ethiopian park protecting savanna wildlife and woodlands
National Park
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Alatish National Park
Ethiopian national park protecting savanna and wetlands
National Park
Bora Bericcio
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Bora Bericcio
Village in Oromia region, Ethiopia
Volcano
Butajiri-Silti Field
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Butajiri-Silti Field
Petroleum exploration field in central Ethiopia
Volcano
Chebera Churchura National Park
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Chebera Churchura National Park
Ethiopian national park known for dense forests and elephants
National Park
Daga Island
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Daga Island
Island in Lake Tana with monastic heritage
Island
Kurub
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Kurub
Rural settlement in Ethiopia's Afar Region
Volcano
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Mat Ala
Volcano
Zengena Lake
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Zengena Lake
Highland Ethiopian crater lake with deep blue waters
Lake
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Dabbayra
Small settlement in eastern Ethiopia
Volcano
Gedamsa
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Gedamsa
Town and locality in central Ethiopia
Volcano
Korath
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Korath
Volcano
Tullu Moje
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Tullu Moje
Volcano
Yabelo Wildlife Sanctuary
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Yabelo Wildlife Sanctuary
Ethiopian sanctuary protecting acacia savanna and wildlife
National Park
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Chiracha
Volcano
96
East Zway
Lakeside locality on Lake Zway, Ethiopia
Volcano
Tosa Sucha
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Tosa Sucha
Volcano
98
Geraille National Park
Ethiopian national park with savanna and biodiversity
National Park
Senkelle Swayne's Hartebeest Sanctuary
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Senkelle Swayne's Hartebeest Sanctuary
Savanna sanctuary protecting endangered Swayne's hartebeest populations
National Park
100
Hāwilt
Monument