What Makes Ethiopia an Amazing Trekking Destination?

A diverse country that’s replete with stunning natural scenery, Ethiopia’s rich historic treasures resonate all across the expansive African landscape even today. Contrary to the popular belief that Ethiopia is an arid and famished land, the country is popular for breaking stereotypes and embracing a vibrant culture. So, have you ever thought about going for an Ethiopia trek? No? Well, you’ll be surprised to know that apart from the Himalayas, Annapurna and Everest Base Camps, trekking Ethiopia also occupies the top spot on any trekker’s bucket list.

Here are some incredible reasons which after reading, you too will be mentally transported to this wonderland!

Intriguing Reasons that Make Ethiopia an Ideal Trekking Destination

1. Scenic beauty at its best: What makes Ethiopia’s landscape so panoramic? The lush green fields, arid plains, fascinating mountains and enormous lakes come together to create the magical effect. It’s the only country in Africa that alone has 70% of the total mountains. You might be at the Danakil Depression or Simien Mountains, the scenic views will leave you enchanted for quite some time.

2. Ethiopian cuisine: If the scenic mountain views were the foods for your soul, visitors to Ethiopia are also delighted to explore a diverse array of deliciously spiced meat, curry dishes garnished with lentils and chickpeas and served on a large, common platter. If you’re doing the Ethiopia trek, you must try Injera - their staple food of the country. It’s a large flatbread with a slightly spongy texture. There’s only one word that best describes Ethiopian cuisine – appetizing.

Oh! And don’t miss out on their coffee ceremony, an essential element of Ethiopian culture. Coffee beans were first harvested here and then exported to the different parts of the world. Food lover or not, you’ll surely love the wide variety of mouth-watering delicacies.

3. Blue Nile Falls: Trekking Ethiopia and not witnessing the splendid beauty of Blue Nile Falls? May that never happen! As one of the largest waterfalls in Africa, the water drops so rapidly that it creates a kind of smoky environment all around. Perhaps this is the reason why it’s called Tis Abay, a local name meaning ‘the smoking Blue Nile’. It’s a terrific sight, to say the least.

4. The Simien Mountains: Ethiopia boasts of an amazing landscape mix. You’ll find both grasslands and desserts, fast-flowing rivers and steep canyons. However, the splendour of the Simien Mountains is what grabs the attention of the visitor. Besides being one of the places that has regular snowfall, the rugged terrain is home to the rare species of Gelada Monkey and Simien Wolf. Consider yourself lucky if you happen to spot Walia Ibex, flaunting their impressive curved horns.

P.S. Ethiopia has mountains as high as 4,500 metres.

5. Rich in ethnicity: After trekking Ethiopia, you’ll certainly call the land as a melting pot of cultures. Why? Because the country has more than 80 ethnic groups and speaks the same number of languages! You’ll hardly remember that it’s just one African country you’ve visited after you’ve witnessed the diverse cultural traditions of the Mursi people, Hamer tribe and the Omo valley clan.

Conclusion: So, has this discussion ferried you to the wonderful lands of Ethiopia? If yes, then you can book your Ethiopia trek with Driftwood Adventure Treks. We organize personalised trips for adventure travelers, friends, families and private groups and also offer COVID-19 refund terms and flexible booking dates. To know more, visit https://www.driftwoodadventuretreks.com/