travel facts

GETTING THERE

Connect with Ethiopian Airlines in Bangkok, Manila, Hong Kong or Singapore for flights to Addis Ababa. Ethiopian Airlines is the fastest growing airline in Africa and has its own aviation academy. ethiopianairlines.com

WHEN TO GO

Tourist high season is from September to April. Timkat starts 19 January each year.

WHERE TO STAY

• Addis Ababa – InterContinental Addis Hotel:

intercontinentaladdis.com

• Bahir Dar – Blue Nile Hotel: bluenilehotel.com

• Gondar – Goha Hotel: gohahotel.com

• Aksum – Sabean International Hotel: sabeanhotel.com • Lalibela – Mountain View Hotel:

mountainview-hotel.com

• Bishoftu – Kuriftu Resort and Spa

VISAS

Arrange a visa beforehand with the Ethiopian Embassy in Canberra or obtain on arrival at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa.

FURTHER INFORMATION

• ethiopia.travel

• Africa Reps: africareps.com