Ethiopia

Ethiopia Travel Guide

Ethiopia saw a 40% increase in international arrivals in 2024 compared to 2019, with approximately 1 million visitors, driven by its rich cultural heritage and historic sites.

  • Capital: Addis Ababa
  • Ethiopian Birr
  • Visa on Arrival
  • Best: Spring (October–March), Summer (April–June)

About Ethiopia

Ethiopia saw a 40% increase in international arrivals in 2024 compared to 2019, with approximately 1 million visitors, driven by its rich cultural heritage and historic sites.

Quick facts

capital
Addis Ababa
currency
Ethiopian Birr
language
Amharic
population
123.4 million
arrivals (int’l)
~1 million (2024)
overnight stays
~6 million (est. 2024)

Best time to visit

Spring
October–March
Dry season, ideal for trekking and sightseeing
Summer
April–June
Milder weather, fewer crowds
Autumn
Winter

Travel tips

General
General

Plan your Ethiopia trip

Tell us roughly when and who is travelling. You will get a costed itinerary — flights, hotels, sightseeing and visa — usually the same working day.

Top attractions in Ethiopia

The places most of our travellers ask about — we build them into your itinerary.

Lalibela Rock Churches, Ethiopia

Lalibela Rock Churches

UNESCO-listed rock-hewn churches

Simien Mountains, Ethiopia

Simien Mountains

Dramatic landscapes and wildlife

Aksum, Ethiopia

Aksum

Ancient ruins and obelisks

Cities in Ethiopia

Tap a city for where to stay and what we can arrange there.

We build Ethiopia trips to order

We have not published a fixed Ethiopia itinerary, and most of what we book is custom anyway. Tell us when you want to travel and who is coming, and we will put together a costed plan — flights, hotels, sightseeing and visa included.

Practical information

Money & Currency

Currency
ETB
Cards
Limited acceptance
EMV adapters
Type C, F
ATMs
Available in major cities

Safety & Emergencies

Safety
Exercise caution in some areas
Emergency
911

Ethiopia: common questions

What travellers from Surat ask us before booking.

The seasons we usually recommend are Spring (October–March), Summer (April–June). Tell us when you can travel and we will say honestly whether it is a good window or suggest a better one.

Visa on Arrival. Our visa desk handles the whole application — document checklist, appointment, submission and tracking until your passport is back. Call +91 97278 86777 or send an enquiry.

Yes. We plan the whole trip from Surat — flights from Surat, Ahmedabad or Mumbai, hotels, transfers, sightseeing and visas — as one costed itinerary with a single point of contact.

It depends entirely on your dates, hotel category and how many of you are travelling, so we quote live rather than publish a figure that would be out of date. Send us your dates and you will normally have a costed itinerary the same working day, free and with no obligation.

Ready to explore Ethiopia?

Send us your dates and we will come back with a costed itinerary and honest advice about the season — free, and with no obligation. Mon–Sat, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm IST.

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