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Ethiopia is truly a place of great culture and celebrations. One worth witnessing is Buhe which is celebrated on August 19 of every year. Religiously the day marks the transfiguration of Jesus on mount Tabor. The celebration performed by young boys and men all over Ethiopia is breathtaking and exciting to watch in Addis Ababa and at the regional states. It represents the approach of bright weather and the end of the rainy season. The day known as hoya hoye is stunning particular special event of young boys and men. They go from one house to another in their neighborhood making specialized poems to praise the household owners and express their good wish for the upcoming Ethiopian New Year. It's tradition to hold a stick as an instrument. The children make the sound by hitting the ground wit...

While the Ethiopian economy continue to enjoy double digit growth, the hospitality sector is poised for further growth in the wake of increased number of inbound travelers into the country with expected opening of the AU Grand Hotel, Pullmann, Crowne Plaza,Wyndham Hotel Group, Crowne Plaza, Accor Group and Best Western. Being the third largest diplomatic community in the world, following New York and Geneva, Addis Ababa has become home to several new star hotels. Conferences in the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa have increased the demand for brand hotels bringing a huge chunk of foreign currency to the tourism economy. The city is home to the world's third highest concentration of embassies bringing the majority of the diplomatic missions into the count...

Ever assumed Ethiopia is a place of just a common thing. Nope, it's truly a stunning and adventures country with globally praised competitive economy in Africa.  At a glance Jumia Travel Africa's leading online hotel booking website identified little known facts about Ethiopia you probably never heard before. Truly Ethiopia is far from a place of basic but a place of extravaganza. It is one of the most open air museums with still undiscovered ancient wealth and globally treasured places. Ethiopia is the origin of humankind and ancient developments with its own over 80 spoken and written languages. Indisputably, few countries have their own calendars that they prefer to follow over the Gregorian calendar, but most still abide by the unspoken 12 months to a year rule. Not Ethiopia the ne...

Traditional markets in Addis Ababa certainly lives up to its name. The country has grown to be sprawling maze of vendors selling everything from spices to lamps to jewelry, and of course Ethiopian delight. There's truly something for everyone here, Jumia Travel spotted markets that will owe your expectations. The market by itself is a destination of its kind ideal for true antique and art enthusiasts. Start with Merkato the colorful bustling open-air market at Addis ketema district. It is the adventures spot for one of its kind shopping experience. The name Merkato adopted from Italian word means giant market however all you get here is a local flavor. The competitive market allows you to pick your favorite from the over 7,100 business entities. There are over 150 massive stores and four ...

The gorgeous greener small town in Northern Shoa of Ethiopia, Debre Birhan found 130Km from Addis Ababa. This oldest town in Ethiopia was erected by King Zera Yacob in 14th century. In this small village, the hills are alive and greener with enchanting views and plenty of things to do. As experts in travel, Africa's leading online hotel company Jovago shows you the gratification you can get after visiting this unique destination of Ethiopia which lures visitors all year-round. The first image the mountain town brings to mind is usually a scene of the green hills verity with quaint houses tucked beneath the high mountains. As the weather heats up, there's no best time to climb up to the hills enjoying fresher and cool breezes of the air. Head for the hills, the cool mountain town is fi...

Plan yet another stunning getaway, heed to the adventurous side of Abuna Yosef, the 6th tallest mountain in Ethiopia which rises over 13,000 feet. Laying at Lasta Semien Wollo Region, peaks, jagged cliffs, towering massifs and verdant jungles and wildest endemic animals offer unforgettable treasured memory. Jovago, Africa's leading online hotel booking company invites you to hit to this 19th highest mountain in Africa, to have the ultimate escaped. The breathtaking savannah and dense forest landscape is full of life and home to over 43 endemic mammals and over 200 birds creating a true adventure. Gelada Baboon, Leopards, Niyala, Monkeys, Bailey's Shrews, side striped and golden Jackals, Ethiopian Genets, African Civets, many different Mongooses, Hyenas, African wildcats, Caracals, Aardvar...