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Once an icon of misery, Ethiopia is coming out of the shadows.

Travelling in Ethiopia won't be everyone's cup of chai: there's not much tourist infrastructure here, and checking your email rivals carrier pigeon for speed. But the landscape is splendid, the people are welcoming, the sense of history is tangible and you won't have to... Read the overview
Oryx gazelle in Awash National Park, central Ethiopia

Climate

Overview

There's some truth in the old Ethiopian Tourism Commission slogan '13 Months of Sunshine'. Although the famed historical circuit and the rest of the highlands receives rain between mid-March and September, most days during this period still see their fair share of sunshine. The far east and northern highlands see even more sun with significant rain only falling in July and August. The mercury rarely pokes its nose above the 30°C (86°F) mark during the day and plunges sometimes to almost freezing at night.

Communication

Dial Code: 251

Currency

NameEthiopian Birr
SymbolBr
CodeETB
Unitbirr

Typical accomodation Costs

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US$ 2-5US$5-30US$ 30-50US$ 50+

Typical meal costs

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US$ 1-2US$ 2-5US$ 5-8US$ 8+

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