Planning
When to visit Ethiopia
Ethiopia has two main seasons and many regional differences. Here is how to choose your month.
Travel guides
Plan with confidence
Straight answers to the questions travellers ask before Ethiopia: when to go, what to pack, how it all works.
Practical
Visas and entry: what to check
A short checklist for entering Ethiopia. Rules change, so always confirm with official sources.
Practical
What to pack for Ethiopia
Highland nights are cold, days are sunny, and churches ask for modest clothes. A simple packing list.
Culture
Ethiopian food and the coffee ceremony
From injera to the three rounds of coffee: what to eat and how to take part.
Culture
Understanding the Ethiopian calendar and clock
Ethiopia keeps its own calendar and its own way of telling the time. A quick guide so nothing surprises you.
Practical
Money, safety and staying connected
Cash and cards, sensible precautions and getting online during your trip.
Still have questions?
A local specialist will answer them, and can shape a trip around what you have just read.