African antiquity excites many, and when you witness it first-hand, the experience becomes altogether different. For this part of African Continent, it goes without saying that you have to set your imagination free and be ready for the unknown. Dont worry, we dont mean to scare you off. Taking a
flight to Addis Ababa instantly sets you on a vacation of unique sort. Yes, youll see and encounter all the usual ingredients that make a place distinct. But, vacationing in Addis Ababa is above all unique experiences that you have undergone. Engulfed in an air of enigma, a multitude of contrasts and extremes define the character of the capital city of Ethiopia. You can come up, close and personal with the remote and wild at its countryside, mingle with the urban Ethiopians in the metropolitan area, or marvel at the presence of both the highest and lowest places. Jaggedly-carved Simien Mountains are as stunning as the hot but fascinating Danakil Depression. Mother Nature seems to have bestowed this African country with all its glory which is why you see such varied landscapes. All you nature lovers, capture some alluring earthy beauty in your cameras. Youll go clicking at the Afro-Alpine highlands, several moors and mountains, the Great Rift Valley, white-water rivers, Savannah teeming with mammoth waterfalls, and dense and lush jungle, the list can go on and on. There are many national parks in the city thatll make you come face to face with awesome scenery, and great wildlife living in natural habitats. Is adventure travel playing on your mind? Take heart, the opportunities are aplenty here. You can go on an expedition, thrill yourself through a midnight wildlife safari, get excited via hiking, go mountain climbing or camping, or enjoy a guided tour of the city. Old beyond all imaginations, the countrys ancientness can be seen in various ways, and the capital city is no exception. The expansive and sprawling city of Addis Ababa is one that is forever vibrant, dynamic, traditional and modern at the same time yet utterly inviting. Sitting pretty in the foothills of Entoto Mountains, youll come across various fascinating things here. Ethiopia is a multicultural land and that is quite visible in the way people go about their daily lives. With so many beliefs, traditions, ethnicities, and religions doing the round, Addis Ababa seems like a cultural melting pot. And, just its cultural heritage, the citys architecture is varied, too. Here again, youll see how harmoniously does the new and the old stand by each other. Elegant villas, skyscrapers, functional bungalows, five-star luxury hotels, theaters, museums and art galleries provide a gleaming contrast to conventional homes wattle and daub, surrounded by cattle. The simple, natural and organic growth of Addis Ababa reflects in its present appearance. Thousands of inquisitive travelers from far and wide find a trip to Addis Ababa truly satisfying. The fact that the place takes one back in time and opens one up to an authentic world of yore seems to be the most probable reason. The city is forever in a festival mode with something or other happening every month. Religious and cultural celebrations form a major part of the citys event calendar, others include music festivals, exhibitions from the local artisans, and colorful processions.
