WelcomeAbol-Touch Travel and Tours is proud to introduce Ethiopia. Whether you are interested in ancient or ethnographic culture, ancient history, wonderful scenery, wildlife or birdlife, important geological formations, Ethiopia has it all. There are about 85 different tribes inhabiting the country, all speaking different languages or dialects and all with their different ceremonies and colourful dress. From the spectacular Simien mountains or the stunningly beautiful Rift Valley and its collection of volcanic lakes, you will be amazed at the natural beauty of Ethiopia. Added to this, the warm, hospitable people of Ethiopia, with their natural charm and gentleness, will provide you with an experience you will never forget. Ethiopia is the astonishing exception in the whole continent of Africa for being the major center where ecological and cultural resources remained unadulterated. Ethiopia is the African exception – its ancient culture and social cohesion remained unaltered for thousands of years. In general Ethiopia is a unique country where one can experience African culture, ecology and history. |
Testimonial“I weary of writing more about these buildings, because it seems to me that I shall not be believed if I write more ... I swear by God, in Whose power I am, that all I have written is the truth ” a description of Lalibela by a Portuguese priest called Francisco Álvares (1465 - 1540) |
Interesting Facts about Ethiopia- The Ark of the Covenant is believed to be kept in a church in Axum. - Ethiopia has the biggest share of Africa’s world heritage sites registered by UNESCO, which are; Lalibela, Axum, Gondar, The Simien mountains, Tiya, Harar, the lower Omo Valley and the lower Awash Valley. - The Ethiopian calendar has 13 months (12 months of 30 days and a 13th. of 5 days) and it is now 2001 in Ethiopia! The system of telling the time in Ethiopia is also different - Ethiopia has the lowest in Africa and the hottest place on earth – the Danakil depression or Dallol. In the same area, the Erta Ale volcano contains the oldest constant lava lake in the world. - Ethiopia is where coffee is originated from a place called Keffa, and it is home for the best quality coffee in the world . - Ethiopia has the largest area of Afro-alpine moorland on earth, The Bale Mountains, home to a great diversity of mammals, birds, flora and fauna. - The longest network of caverns in Africa can be found at Sof Omar, Bale region. - Ethiopia is a world renowned area for birdlife with over 850 different species, 23 of which are endemic. - The endemic mammals include the Gelada Baboon, the Walia Ibex, The Mountain Nyala, The Menelik’s Bushbuck, the Swayne’s Hartbeest and the Ethiopian Wolf. |
Our SpecialityAbol-Touch tour operator has 9 years experience of organizing package tours and holidays for hundreds of clients from all over the world. We are happy to customize tour to your specific requirements. Whether you are looking for a group or individual tours and holidays to the historic route; Lalibela, Axum, Gondar, Bahirdar, Gheralta and Harar, cultural tours to the Omo valley, Adventure tours and holidays to the Danakil depression, trekking and walking holidays to Simien mountains and Bale mountain, religious festival tours; Timket and Meskel tour, bird watching tours, cycling holidays, family holidays and tailor made tours. we organize it all accordingly to your interest budget and time. for more information look in to our tour itineraries in the itinerary page We pride ourselves on our long experience and great local knowledge of the country, which we believe will maximize the enjoyment of your trip with us. |