Outdoor Activities

Rafting Home Rafting Ethiopia’s rivers have a potential for white water rafting, ecotourism and adventure. The Omo River, which clumsily goes for some 350 kilometers through steep, inaccessible valleys, is best to set up rafting holidays on the river. The best season for Omo trips is September to October, when the water is still high. Spirited rapids, innumerable side creeks and waterfalls, sheer canyons, hot springs, abundant wildlife, and exotic local people combine to make the Omo River one of the world’s classic river adventures. River trips have also been organized on the Awash River and other expeditions have been held on the Blue Nile. Ready to Travel With Real Adventure Check Availability

Caving Home Caving Ethiopia is a land of diverse geological formations. In some parts of the country, volcanic rock dominates, but, in others, sedimentary rock dominates, including limestone. This is where caves can sometimes be found. The most well-known cave in Ethiopia is Holga Sof Omar is one of the most spectacular and extensive cave systems in the world. A vast underworld has been created by the Weyib River’s erosion of limestone rock formations. The system is located east of Robe, which follows the river down from the Bale Mountains. After passing Goro, the village of Sof Omar is reached. Two of the useful entrances of the 15.1km system are here. The route through the cave from here crosses the river eight times. From the second ford, the most spectacular view of the cave can been seen, known as Safari Straight. Crossing all eight fords leads to the grand Chamber of Columns. After, that is another interesting feature called the Big Rapids, after which another main entrance is reached, known as the Holuca Resurgence. The caves are also an important Islamic shrine named after Sheikh Sof Omar Ahmed from the 11th century AD. Ready to Travel With Real Adventure Check Availability

Volcano and Desert Expeditions Home Volcano and Desert Expeditions The Danakil Depression is the northernmost part of the Afar Depression that is also known as the Afar Triangle. The Afar Triangle is a geological depression that sits on what is known as the Afar Triple Junction which is part of the Great Rift Valley. The Afar Triple Junction is at the crossroads of three nations that include Eritrea to the north, Djibout to the west and, to the south, the entire Afar Region in northern Ethiopia. The Afar Region is often referred to as the cradle of hominids as it is in this region that the skeleton parts of Lucy dating back to 3.2 million years were excavated. Within the Danakil Depression are two active volcanoes. Mount Ayalu is the westernmost and older of the two volcanoes. It sits at the southern end of the Danakil Depression. The other active volcano, is known as Erta Ale. It is amongst several crater lakes bubbling molten rock from the earth’s core. Within the Danakil Depression is Dallol, which is today the hottest place on earth that is inhabited by human beings. Average temperatures are as high as 35 degrees Celsius. The temperatures in Dallol drop to a low of 25 degrees Celsius during the rainy season between September and March. These are the best times for people to visit. However, the temperatures in Dallol climb to as high of up to 50 degrees Celsius during the dry season that runs from March to September. And lying at an altitude of 300 feet below sea level that further extends to 512 feet below sea level, the Danakil Depression is the lowest places on the planet. Ready to Travel With Real Adventure Check Availability

Sporting Events Home Sporting Events Ethiopia is home to some of the greatest long-distance athletes in the world. The country has over the years continued to churn out world-record breakers in both the middle and long-distance races. The world has for long been entertained by the pulsating speed and stamina of Ethiopian athletes, be it at the Olympic Games or global city marathon circuits. Moreover, the rivalry between Kenya and Ethiopia in the middle and long-distance races has captured the imagination and attention of a global audience. Ethiopia hosts a variety of sporting events, including high-altitude running races, football, and the Ethiopian Women’s Higher League: Great Ethiopian Run: An annual 10 km road race in Addis Ababa that attracts over 40,000 participants. Ethio trail: A trail running race in Abijatta-Shala National Park. Ethiopian Women’s Higher League: A soccer league for women in Ethiopia. African Nations Cup: A football tournament that Ethiopia hosted in 1962. Ethiopia is known for its long-distance running and has produced many world-class champions, including Haile Gebrselassie. Ethiopia also has a traditional sport called Genna, which is believed to have been invented in the first centuries AD. Ready to Travel With Real Adventure Check Availability

Trekking Home Trekking When you are trekking in Ethiopia, you do so without giving – up the other Natural, Cultural, Pilgrimage and Historical tour experience as these attractions is part and parcel of the trekking destinations. Trekking is very easy to arrange and can be done both on foot and horseback and can be tailored to meet your needs and experience; treks can be organized as long or as short as required. Local, very experienced guides along with the National Park’s wardens make trekking in the mountains a great experience. The principal, well-established areas for trekking are the Simien and Bale Mountains National Parks. Ready to Travel With Real Adventure Check Availability

Bike Tours Home Bike Tours There is few adventure tourism activities that provide as much up-close and personal experience over as wide an area as long-distance road cycling. When traveling by air, only big towns are witnessed; by car everything is a blur; but by bicycle, all the sights, sounds, and smells can be experienced, and there are many more opportunities to interact with the local people. This allows getting to know the country at a much faster pace. Ready to Travel With Real Adventure Check Availability