Fichee-Chambalaalla, New Year festival of the Sidama people
Fichee-Chambalaalla is a new year festival celebrated among the Sidama people. According to the oral tradition, Fichee commemorates a Sidama woman who visited her parents
Attractions
Timket (Ephipany)
This three day celebration marks Epiphany and the baptism of Christ. The highlight of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church for locals, it is also easily the
Gena (Christmass) – 7th January
If you find yourself in Ethiopia early around 7th of January, you can celebrate Genna which is the Orthodox Christmas. Genna is strictly a religious experience-
Irrecha
Come and take part in Irrecha at the end of the rainy season where the Oromo people gather to mark the passing of dark to
Meskal (The Finding of the True Cross) – 27th September
If you come to Ethiopian on the the 27th of September, you will have the chance to experience the UNESCO inscribe Meskel. This holiday is
. Mago National Park
he Mago National Park is located adjacent to the Omo River and covers an area of 2162 km. The broad grasslands teem with herds of
The Sof Omar Cave
Few people have heard of the Sof Omar Caves but they are worth knowing. The caves are one of National Geographic’s top 10 sacred caves.
Awash National Park
The Awash National Park is located in the lowlands at the heart of the rift valley, east of Addis Ababa (approx. 250 km) adjacent to
Bale Mountains National Park
The Bale Mountains National Park is known for its wildlife more than any other park in Ethiopia, but it’s a very beautiful place, too. Approaching from Dodola,
Simien Mountains National Park
If you would like to enjoy visiting Ras Dejen, the highest mountain in Ethiopia, and wonder as well at Ethiopian flagship animals and birds, come
