Semein Mountains
October - after the rainy season is recommended for the scenery
and green vegetation. December to March – dry season. June
- to September - not recommended as it is the rainy season.
Hotel & meals
Hotels vary from the luxurious Sheraton and Hilton in Addis to
the tourist – class hotels that cater for all pockets. Best
accommodations and all tourist resorts offer a choice in different
part of the country. All kinds of European and varieties of Asian
cousins are always available in Addis Ababa local restaurants.
Ethiopian traditional dish, Injera with spicy sauce /wat/ made
for vegetarians and others along with famous local honey wine
\Teg\ arranged at any local restaurants or big Hotels on prior
request.
Communications
Telephone, fax and internet access is available at every corner
and most hotels in Addis Ababa as well as major tourist destinations
including Axum, Gonder, Bahirdar, Harar, and Arbaminch.
Public Holidays
Public holidays are celebrated according to the Ethiopia (Julian)
calendar September 11th Ethiopian new year September 27th The
finding of true cross (Meskel) December 6th id Al Fater(ramadan)
January 7th Ethiopian Christmas, January 19th Ethiopian Epiphany,
February 1st id al adaha(Arafa), March 2nd Victory of Adwa, April
9th Ethiopian Good Friday, April 11th Ethiopian Easter, May 1st
International Labor Day, May 5th Ethiopian patriot’s victory
day, May 13th Birthday for the prophet Mohamed (Mould), May 28th
down fall of the Dergue, Ethiopian public holidays may have one
day difference depending on leap year.
Customs
Duty free imports are permitted for up to: - 200 cigarettes, 50
cigars or ½ 1b tobacco - 2 liters of alcoholic beverages.
- Half liter or two bottles of perfume Visitors may export souvenirs,
although some articles (such as animal skin and antiques) require
and export permit.
Health Requirements
Prior to entry, visitors are required to be certified for yellow
fever. GLORY Ethiopia advises clients to carry first aid packs
specially while traveling to the Omo Valley and trekking.
Visa and Immigration
Nationals of 33 countries are allowed to receive their tourist
visas on arrival in Ethiopia at the regular charge. These include
Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark,
Finland, France, Germany, Greed, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy,
Japan, Republic Of Korea, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands,
Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, South Africa, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States. Note- visa
application may also be obtained at Ethiopia’s diplomatic
mission overseas.
Airport tax
Included in all domestic and international flight cost
Courier and money transfers
Visitors are allowed to import any amount of currency but this
must be declared on arrival to the customs authorized banks and
hotels. Visitors may change back any surplus Ethiopian birr to
cash at the airport before departure. Payment can made in us
$ Dollar, Euro, Travelers cheque and other forms of card payment
in Big Hotels and Airlines. However, most card forms of payment
are not acceptable in small restaurants and shops. Money transfers
can be made through western union, money gram both have representative
branches in Addis Ababa.
