Ethiopia

In November 2022, I did a site inspection while staying at Limalimo Lodge, located near the Simien Mountains National Park of Ethiopia near the town of Debark. The attentive staff is prepared to serve you lunch and dinner, take in your bags to the eco-friendly sustainable rooms, offer you services to trek the Simien Mountains and the outdoor patio and fireplace inside makes it a cozy stay. The bonfire near the edge of the hill top overlooking the mountains features a coffee ceremony, traditional Ethiopian dinner at evening and a bar with many drinks, imported and domestic such as beer, wine, champagne and Ethiopian honey, which is a must. I would highly recommend a stay at this place for my clients.

There's a growing focus on ecotourism in Ethiopia, which means there are many opportunities to support responsible travel companies and lodges that are committed to protecting the environment and supporting local communities. With rich and unique cultural heritage, and there are many ways to experience it in a sustainable way. Visitors can visit ancient rock-hewn churches, learn about traditional crafts and attend colorful festivals. Stunning landscapes: Ethiopia is a country of stunning natural beauty, from the Simien Mountains to the Danakil Depression, rift valley lakes region to the lush coffee forests, Ethiopia has it all. There are many opportunities for trekking, hiking and wildlife watching in these areas. If you're looking for a sustainable travel destination that offers a unique and unforgettable experience, Ethiopia is a great option.

Entoto Park in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, is a new park that opened in 2020 for those who want to appreciate the natural setting above Addis Ababa. The newly built facilities are provided with fun activities, scenic views, places to eat and even a resort to stay in with a spa catered to you.

In January 2024, a newly inaugurated resort called Wanchi Dandi Tourism Village opened in the heart of Ethiopia's crater Wonchi crater lake area. This beautiful tranquil lake is known as the top choice for holiday trips and dubbed as the Switzerland of Ethiopia. Wonchi was also voted as one of the ‘Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO' in 2021 at the General Assembly in Madrid. Located about 150 km west of Addis Ababa in the Oromia region, the village of Wonchi is one of the most spectacular tourist destinations in Ethiopia. This resort boasts a unique and sustainable approach to hospitality using the traditional architecture of the Oromo homesteads in the region. As well as sustainable natural materials and a modern twist to the building of the lodges and centers that are open, flat and given to outside light.