Is Ethiopia safe to visit?

 Typically Ethiopia is one of the safest countries in Africa to visit at any time. Given the current situation in Ethiopia we can say the vast majority of the country is still safe, but some areas should be avoided. Obviously the Tigray region, which hosts a number of popular tourist destinations such as Axum, and Gheralta, is a complete no-go zone for the moment. In addition, since most travel to the Danakil Depression originates in Mekelle, the region capital of the Tigray region, Dallol is also not recommended at this time.  Given the proximity of the Amhara region with Tigray, we also will not be operating any Ethiopia tours that include Bahir Dar, Gondar, the Simien Mountains or Lalibela in the current climate.

Although much of Northern Ethiopia is off limits, this is the best time to explore the Ethiopia less people get to experience. Travel Africa Tours loves to get our guests off the beaten path. We can confidently recommend visitors to Ethiopia explore Dire Dawa, Awash National Park and the Harar region.

This is also a great time to do a cultural tour in Ethiopia to the Omo Valley in Southern Ethiopia. If you love adventure and hiking head to the Bale mountains area for an Ethiopia trekking tour with us. If you are on a short stopover in Ethiopia and would like to explore a few short or day trips from Addis Ababa, consider Shashemane, Tiya, or Wonchi. Are you a runner looking to train where the best runners on earth train? Let us know so we can arrange a little adventure for you in Oromia.

We hope we have answered any questions you might have as to whether Ethiopia is safe or not for travelers. There is still so much to see and do in Ethiopia and the majority of the country is conflict free. Please contact us if you have any questions or if you would like to get started planning your Ethiopia tour.