The Must-Sees of Ethiopia
Located in the Horn of Africa, northeast of Ethiopia and south of Eritrea, the Danakil desert is part of the Afar Depression. Despite the high aridity of this area, many animals thrive here: Grevy's zebra, Soemmering's gazelle, African wild donkey... A must-see for nature lovers traveling in Ethiopia. For a bit of refreshment, one can combine this visit with the discovery of Lake Tana, the largest lake in Ethiopia, and the famous Blue Nile, a river named for its dark color due to its high silt content.
Ethiopia has a wide variety of peoples, mainly in the southern region of the country, which is very lush. In the Omo Valley, during a tour in Ethiopia, one can discover the rites and traditions of the Mursi people before ending with a walk along tropical lakes with diverse fauna and flora.
The queen of the Kingdom of Sheba is a mythical figure notably mentioned in the First Book of Kings and also in the Bible. She is said to have left Axum with a large caravan loaded with incense, gold, and precious stones to meet King Solomon in Jerusalem. They fell in love and their story gave birth to many legends. Menelik I, the first king of Ethiopia, is the result of their union.