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Expedition
Route
Ethiopia is almost 450,000 square miles in area (twice
the size of France) sharing borders with Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya,
Somalia and Sudan. It is completely landlocked and has often been
described as the 'Table top of Africa' due to the high altitudes.
We will enter Ethiopia from the west and head for lake Tana, the
source of the Nile. From here we will make our way to Addis Ababa
the capital. Dropping down from the high plateau we will head
due south passing through the beautiful Bale Mountains and as
we get closer to the Kenya and Somalia borders we will be accompanied
by armed guards to ward off any 'Shifta' (bandits) that may be
in the area.
Duration
in Country
16 days
Estimated Distance
1500km
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Climate:The main rainy season is in June to September with
lighter rains from February to April. The lowlands get extremely
hot between April and June. Current
weather forecast>>
Capital:
Addis Ababa
Language: Amharic (+251 International code)
Visa/Entry Requirements:
Visas are required by all nationals and can't be obtained at the
border. One-month single entry costs £43. You will also
have to produce an onward visa and proof of sufficient funds.
Currency rate: Ethiopian birr (Birr) US$1 = 8.15Birr
Fuel costs: Diesel: US$ 0.25 per litre
Roads: Drive on the left. Major roads are in poor condition;
the rest are desert track.
Interesting Facts
Ethiopia is the oldest independent country in Africa. It is also
the third most populous African country (after Nigeria and Egypt),
and one of the poorest in the world. The population is multi-ethnic.
Most of the people of the highlands around Addis Ababa belong
to the Ethiopian Orthodox Church; most lowlanders are Moslems.
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