Full Description
This second edition of the highly acclaimed 'World's best Ethiopia travel guide book' has been revised to cover the continuing development of one of the world's most exciting and colourful countries - Ethiopia. In full colour and up to date this comprehensive guide is designed for both the group and independent traveller. It has been rated 'THE WORLD'S BEST ETHIOPIA TRAVEL GUIDE BOOK OF ALL TIME' by the BookAuthority and JOANNA LUMLEY OBE FRGS, says "Absolutely stunning book. It has made me think of all I missed and reinforced my determination to return to Ethiopia. The book is a masterpiece, a masterclass on what every handbook should be." ETHIOPIA TRAVELLERS' HANDBOOK is a book conceived for the discerning traveller, the package tourist and those wishing to have a quick reference guide with a huge range of facts at their fingertips. INCLUDES ALL TOURIST DESTINATIONS like: the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, the stelae of Axum, the castles of Gondar, the wonders of the Simien National Park, Blue Nile falls, Harar or the tribes of the Lower Omo Valley and many places more - this book will thrill travellers in their quest for places of wonder. The book provides a clear understanding of all there is to see and do in Ethiopia. The background and reference information conveys a wide-ranging view and it has been designed to be uncomplicated and straightforward to use. It is a travel guide with a user friendly presentation that allows quick reference to topics of interest. The many map illustrations have been designed to be easy to follow. The book, which is in FULL COLOUR THROUGHOUT, is packed with information, images and illustrations. As well as people, places and fauna the book covers many aspects of Ethiopia including myths, history, development, political history, topography, Ethiopian Orthodox Church, language and reference data. Colonel John Blashford-Snell OBE, one of the greatest travellers and explorers of our time, has written the foreword. Other prominent organisations and people have contributed articles illustrating their exciting and heart-warming involvement with Ethiopia that are intended to further inform the traveller.
Contents
List of Maps, Charts and Tables, Preface, Dedication, Foreword, Introduction, Ethiopia, Ethiopia Briefing, Places to see, Things to do, Things to buy, Suggested Itineraries, People, Places and Fauna, Addis Ababa, Northern Highlands, Rift Valley East, East of Awash, Rift Valley South, Lower Omo Valley, Bale Mountains, Road to Gambela, Road to the Southwest, Fauna, Reference, Information for Travellers, Maps of Ethiopia, History of Ethiopia, Myths, About Ethiopia, Speak Ethiopian, Glossary, Additional Information, Appendix, Bibliography, Notes, Index, Acknowledgements.
