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Danakil Desert: The Cruelest Place on Earth!
I have glimpsed the apocalypse. The overweight Magi, Al Gore foretold of it. And he has been vindicated. And forgiven for eating so many pies. The Danakil Desert, Ethiopia Here, Gaia is in rebellion....
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I do Africa – interesting times in Ethiopia
The only thing worse than the layers of dust on and in everything after northern Kenya, we discovered, are the icy cold showers of Ethiopia’s rainy season. Layers of dust on and in everything © I do...
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Meskel, Ethiopia’s most Mesmerising Festival
With the heady scent of incense burning, and priests parading in their finest regalia, Meskel is Ethiopia’s most mesmerising orthodox Christian festival. Even for non-believers, Meskel offers an...
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Nothing like a good grooming – Ethiopia style!
Ethiopia is the opposite of what the world tells us – there’s nothing that will prepare you for the beauty and richness of experiences this country has on offer. I certainly had no clue what was in...
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Ethiopia, Zambia, Botswana – A photo exploration
I’d like to share some pictures from my recent trip to Africa. It was an amazing experience. I had no phone or internet connection for most of the trip! At times I’d put down my camera and just immerse...
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Tackling the toughest section of the Tour d’Afrique
TdA organizers suggested we make the most of our Khartoum rest day, as the section that was to come is known to be the toughest of the entire trip. I decided it was only fair to spoil myself to a hotel...
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Ethiopia, here we go!
Crossing borders from Sudan to Ethiopia was a quick process as far as the paperwork was concerned. Before I knew it, I was walking my bicycle across an old bridge and into what seemed to be a whole new...
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Rest day in Yabello, then on to the Kenyan border..
The ride into Yabello and the rest day became known as the toughest of the trip. I know I keep saying that, but this day of off-road cycling and other factors such as a strong head wind and climbing...
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Ethiopia, Zambia, Botswana – A photo exploration continued
Below you will find the remainder of photographs taken whilst on safari in Ethiopia, Zambia and Botswana. If you missed the first part to this blog post, which contains a collection of portrait...
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Review of Birding Ethiopia by The Biggest Twitch
Original source: www.thebiggesttwitch.com Published by: Lynx Edicions Review by: Ruth Miller and Alan Davies Why would a birder want to visit Ethiopia? We have all seen the television news pictures of...
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Why hyenas are lovely
Exploring the reasons why hyenas are not as bad as Disney says they are. Read more › The post Why hyenas are lovely appeared first on Africa Geographic Blog.
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The Danakil Depression, the most inhospitable place on earth
Sulfur springs, salt lakes, active volcanoes and 3.2 million year-old hominins make this region of Ethiopia one of the most interesting places on the planet. Read more › The post The Danakil...
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The last Somali elephants
A search for Somali elephants in Ethiopia's Babile Elephant Sanctuary.Read more ›The post The last Somali elephants appeared first on Africa Geographic.
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6 reasons why the Mursi are Ethiopia’s most fascinating tribe
Six facts that make the Mursi in the Omo Valley stand out from other tribes in Africa.Read more ›The post 6 reasons why the Mursi are Ethiopia’s most fascinating tribe appeared first on Africa...
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Ethiopia powers up ambitions for green, climate-resilient industry
The strategy for an eco-friendly, sustainable Ethiopian economy aims to bring the country to middle-income status by 2025 while pegging back emissions.Read more ›The post Ethiopia powers up ambitions...
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Clowning around in Ethiopia
The first African Circus Arts Festival will be taking place in Addis Ababa at the end of November to unite eight circuses from seven African countries, with the goal of stimulating an interest in...
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Warka Water – capturing dew in the desert
Africa needs what the Western world has on tap, and Arturo Vittori has found a sustainable way to give water to arid nations via Warka Water towers. Read more › The post Warka Water – capturing dew in...
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Lions rediscovered in Ethiopia’s Alatash National Park
A previously unknown population of lions has been discovered in a remote park in north-western Ethiopia, close to the border of Sudan. Read more › The post Lions rediscovered in Ethiopia’s Alatash...
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The hyena man of Harar
Yusuf Mume Saleh has a special bond with Harar's hyenas and has taught his son how to live in harmony with the creatures too. Read more › The post The hyena man of Harar appeared first on Africa...
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10 extraordinary reasons to put Ethiopia on your travel list
Discover why Ethiopia is a country not to be missed. Read more › The post 10 extraordinary reasons to put Ethiopia on your travel list appeared first on Africa Geographic.
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