Ethiopia is slowly, but surly becoming a famous tourist destination in Africa and even in the world. Not long ago in 2015, Ethiopia had been voted the best tourist destination. Here are some of the reasons why you should visit Ethiopia.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

- Ethiopia has 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites (more number than any other African country) and more are still waiting to be registered. For details, check:-
https://www.nairaland.com/3756319/visit-ethiopia
https://www.nairaland.com/4052384/11-monolithic-rock-hewn-churches-ethiopia
https://www.nairaland.com/4208974/gondar-camelot-africa
https://www.nairaland.com/4180897/visit-harar-ethiopia-feed-heynas


History

- Ethiopia is the cradle of Humanity.

- Ethiopia has at least a 3000 years old rich civilization and this makes her one of the oldest country in the world. The Aksumite empire of Ethiopia at it's peak was among the 3 strongest state alongside Roman and Persia. It coined it's own gold and silver coin currency and traded as far as Rome, India and China. For detail, check:-
https://www.nairaland.com/4145158/images-some-ethiopia-past-rulers

- Ethiopia is home to the legendary Queen of Sheba, mythical Solomonic dynasty, mythical Prester John and houses the Ark of the Covenant. For detail, check:-
https://www.nairaland.com/4240855/queen-sheba-king-solomon-menelik
https://www.nairaland.com/4180224/solomonic-dynasty
https://www.nairaland.com/4256579/legend-prester-john

Topography

- Ethiopia has a very diverse and beautiful topography like mountains, rivers, lakes, waterfall, caves, valleys, gorges and depression. The Siemen Mountains and Danakil depression (the hottest place on Earth) are among the most breathtaking features in world. More than 70% of Africa mountains, the largest cave in Africa and the Blue Nile river, contribute 85% of the water to the main Nile river, are all found in Ethiopia. For detail, check:-
https://www.nairaland.com/3800472/road-trip-central-northern-ethiopia

Wildlife and Plants
- Ethiopia has diverse wildlife and plants and some of them are only found in Ethiopia like Ethiopian Red Fox, Gelada Baboon, Niyala, Waleya and many others. For detail, check:-
https://www.nairaland.com/4205734/ethiopian-red-fox

Culture

- Ethiopia is home to more than 80 distinct ethnic groups. This makes her a museum of ppl. Ethiopia was never colonized by others, so makes the cultures to retain there authenticity. For detail, check:-
https://www.nairaland.com/3896000/list-over-80-ethnic-groups

- Ethiopia has her own alphabet, calendar, time counting system, architecture style, painting style, philosophy style, literature style, hairstyle, traditional Orthodox Christian music and many other unique things. For detail, check:-
https://www.nairaland.com/4207000/ethiopia-alphabet-numerals
https://www.nairaland.com/4213010/zera-yacob-great-ethiopian-philosopher
https://www.nairaland.com/4263255/hairstyles-six-different-ethiopian-areas
https://www.nairaland.com/4225824/ethiopian-literature
https://www.nairaland.com/4172219/saint-yared-inventor-traditional-ethiopian

Relgion

- Ethiopia has an ancient Christian tradition with many churches, monasteries, Christian relics and Christian texts. The Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity establishment dates back in early 4th century. The Ethiopian Bible is the oldest and most complete compared to others. The Book of Enoch and the earliest Christian manuscript is written in Geez (Ethiopic) language. Ethiopia/Kush is the first country to be mentioned in Bible and is totally mentioned 40 times (more than any other country). The Lalibela churches, which are referred the New Jerusalem and 8th Wonder of the World, is world class achievement of Humanity in architecture. Aksum Zion church and the churches and monasteries in Gondar, Lake Hyke and Lake Tana are also historical and beautiful. For detail, check:-
https://www.nairaland.com/4051863/aksum-zion-church-resting-place
https://www.nairaland.com/4168692/how-most-ethiopians-dress-when
https://www.nairaland.com/4196309/worlds-earliest-illustrated-christian-manuscript

- Ethiopia has also an ancient Islamic tradition that dates back during Prophet Mohammed time when he sent one of his daughter and some of his followers to Ethiopia, so they can escape the heavy persecution in Arabia. Ethiopia is mentioned in the Quran and the city of Harar in Ethiopia is the 4th holiest Islamic center in the world. The first Hijra was from Arabia to Ethiopia, first person to call for Islamic prayer was Ethiopian and the first mosque to be built outside Arabia was in Ethiopia and it still stand to this day. For detail, check:-
https://www.nairaland.com/4057517/1st-hijra-islam-history-mecca
https://www.nairaland.com/4111492/year-elephant-attempt-destroy-kaaba

Food and Drink

- Ethiopian diverse foods are among the most delicious dishes in the world. Most of them are advisable for vegetarians.

- Ethiopia is where Coffee was first discovered and her coffee is rated by many as the best coffee in the world. The coffee ceremony is also very interesting.

Harmony

- Ethiopia has been voted the most friendliest country in the world in 2017 and this makes Tourists to happily visit the country.

Mshew dead nation

scaramenga:
Mshew dead nation

Hater

Will visit In future, inshalla

Am waiting for cheaper flights

Muafrika2:
Will visit In future, inshalla

Am waiting for cheaper flights

But it's still cheap and you can also came via road if you want. Ethiopia and Kenya have special relations and the inhabitants of both countries can go to the other without a visa.

I also want to visit your country Kenya one day. I love watching National Geography and I've a good knowledge of Kenya wildlife. I also want to see the beautiful Nairobi city and meet the ppl. I've seen a documentary about a given Kenya ethnic group last week (forgot their names, but they are tall and athletic) and it's was very interesting.

What are the documents required to travel down to Ethiopia from Nigeria

emmybernard:
What are the documents required to travel down to Ethiopia from Nigeria

Sorry I don't really know. But I know that getting an Ethiopian visa is very easy; especially when it's for tourism.

Hati13:


But it's still cheap and you can also came via road if you want. Ethiopia and Kenya have special relations and the inhabitants of both countries can go to the other without a visa.

I also want to visit your country Kenya one day. I love watching National Geography and I've a good knowledge of Kenya wildlife. I also want to see the beautiful Nairobi city and meet the ppl. I've seen a documentary about a given Kenya ethnic group last week (forgot their names, but they are tall and athletic) and it's was very interesting.

That is true, I saw a paved highway all the way into Ethiopia. Good idea

Kalenjins? They are the marathon runners

Muafrika2:

That is true, I saw a paved highway all the way into Ethiopia. Good idea

Kalenjins? They are the marathon runners

Is Kalenjin marathoners Kenyan?

Hati13:

Is Kalenjin marathoners Kenyan?

Yes. The Kalenjin tribe occupies the Kenyan Rift valley all the way to mount elgon in the West.

Ethiopia is awesome and Kenya's most awesome neighbor

TayserMahiri:
Ethiopia is awesome and Kenya's most awesome neighbor

You are definitely right

TayserMahiri:
Ethiopia is awesome and Kenya's most awesome neighbor

Agreed,

Would love to visit that country, especially to meet those their tall and skinny ladies with their long hairs, I have lot of them as friends on fb.

solidmyk:
Would love to visit that country, especially to meet those their tall and skinny ladies with their long hairs, I have lot of them as friends on fb.

Ok. It's easy to come here.