Ethiopia is unlike any other country in Africa. In the north it is lush and green with villages and historic sights such as the world renowned Lalibela. It has natural beauty, like the famed Blue Nile Falls, and cultural history with its religious ties to both Islam and Christianity. In the south, you can encountered first hand tribal communities that continue to live and thrive as they have for centuries. In the Omo Valley, you can see the Merci people, with their clay plates and unusual body jewelry. Back in the capital, Addis Ababa, you can see a growing and changing African capital that is becoming more and more linked to the international world.

Ethiopian religion, hist and food is unlike anything else. Visit a traditional restaurant where you can watch the impressive local dances and dine on the unique Ethiopian cuisine.

Blue Nile Falls: A stunningly beautiful waterfalls that creates a rainbow when the sun is positioned correctly.
Lalibela: World famous rock-hewn churches, some of which date back to the tenth century.
Simien Mountain National Park: Dramatically beautiful mountains that offer some of the country's best trekking opportunities.

Injera: A traditional pancake like flat bread that's made from teff flour.
Wat: A thick meat stew that is served on top of injera and is usually quite spicy.
Kitfo: A raw ground beef dish mixed with a type of chili powder and served on top of injera.