Africa Travel

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...

Situated 844 kilometers west of Addis Ababa hiking in Gambela is one of the biggest trophies you can have on your travel wall of fame. Gambela is one of Ethiopia's underrated cities. Tourism is still fairly minimal in this town, but there's so much to discover. If you get off the beaten path and visit the road less travelled in the warmest Gambela, you surely won't be let down observing its authenticity, exclusive culture and sightseeing that will leave you in awe. It has fascinating tropical air, friendly locals, and untouched wilderness, some of the world's best hiking trails, fresh produce and so much more plenty of places to explore. If there's one place you simply must visit in Ethiopia, it's Gambela. If there's one travel experience that trumps them all, it's this one. Gambela is ...

Tourism is a booming industry in developing countries with ever increasing market share that account for two-thirds of globally sought destinations. In Ethiopia only, the industry generates $2.9 billion annually creating close to a million jobs covering 4.5% of the GDP. Travel & Tourism is an important economic activity in most countries around the world. To take its share on this lucrative industry, Ethiopia has taken an initiative to develop the tourism sector. Leisure is the principal driver of demand in Ethiopia due to its rich culture and history. The tourist flow has also been growing over the years. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MoCT) rolled out the road map to triple number of tourists to more than 2.5 million by 2020. This would make Ethiopia one of the top five touris...

It's not hyperbole to say that Ethiopia is home to many of ancient and best museums in the world. Among those the beautiful Haile Selassie's former palace tops the list.  It's the first university museum of the country. The history of this museum takes back to the early days of 1950. From the glamorous graders to fountains of the now Addis Ababa University's main campus is the fascinating royal museum. A time at this finest museums in Africa will take your breath away. It used to be known by the name, Genete Leul Palace meaning "the Prince's paradise" Haile Selassie's former palace museum's beautifully opulent interiors are the most lavish mansions surrounding the university. The building was once the palace and it remains a showcase for Ethiopia's and the emperor's spectacular artefact...

Listed among UNESCO's registered biosphere reserves, the unique landscape of Sheka Forest covers 238,750 hectares of forest. This southwest highland forest portrays spectacular natural phenomena being the only remaining tropical forest in Ethiopia. Jovago.com Africa's leading online hotel booking company visited the place highlighting magnificent features of this refreshing destination. The experiences taken from this extraordinary escaped and the community life style will leave you with life time treasured memory. As you step foot into the greener forest, the rush of fresh air fills your lungs. Your senses perk up and you become aware of the surrounding giant trees. Sheka has extensive forests, rolling hills and ridges. The land is covered by thick forests and terrain. The Sheka Forest...

Your budget travel plan will comfortably get you pretty far to Addis Ababa with adventures indoor and outdoor adventures. A land of history and unique natural sites are just the tip of the iceberg. There is so much more to this beautiful country and its capital city is no exception. It's known for beautiful ancient monasteries, lavish palaces and luxurious hotels where you basically float down a wide heated pools and stop at tons of bars and restaurants along the way. Start with the famous Haile Selassie's former palace now main campus of Addis Ababa University which is surrounded by beautiful gardens, fountain and one of the best historical museum in Africa. Even if you're not a museum enthusiast, this royal collection gallery is worth your time. Inside there are so many artefacts and ha...

Special to Ethiopia, this colorful three-day annual carnival, Timket is celebrated on the 21st of January  to commemorate Christ's baptism. The celebration dates back to the 16th century and involves laying long red carpet on streets, worshiping, feasting and procession. During this religious festival, the streets are filled with pilgrims who come to re-enact the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River and take a dip in the holy waters. The celebration is also a time when people meet their future significant other. Jovago, Africa's leading online hotel booking company brings you to this not-to-be-missed spectacular festival. Celebration begins on the 19th of January which is known as Ketera meaning eve of Timket. On this day the Tabots, a model of the Ark of the Covenant, is carried by a c...