Where to go? Destinations Ethiopia

What to do in Ethiopia?

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Before getting in Ethiopia

  • Infos
  • Driving
  • Languages
  • Security level

    Niveau: 2. Exercise great caution (with regional warnings). potential terrorist threat

    Visa and passport

    See Embassy recommendations

    Vaccines and health

    Depending on the region and duration of your stay, you should protect yourself against: Malaria

    Currency / Exchange rate

    Currrency : Ethiopian Birr (ETB)

    Electrical outlets

    Voltage : 220 V
    Frequency : 50 Hz
    Plug : Type C / F
    Power outlet : Type C / F

    Local time / Capital

    Addis Ababa
    GMT+03:00

    Road infrastructure

    The country has a moderately developed road infrastructure. Check before driving.

    Driving direction

    Driving is on the right.

    Renting an SUV / 4x4?

    To enjoy your stay and explore all areas, we recommend to rent a 4x4

    Speed limitations

    In town : 60 km/h. Out of town : 70 km/h. Check for road signs.

    Alcohol

    Unexperienced drivers : 0.08 g/dl. Experienced drivers : 0.08 g/dl. For your own safety, you should not drink. (Regulations evolve quickly, find out before driving)

    English level

    Depending on the region, it will be difficult to be understood but don't worry the tourism staff is often bilingual.

    Spoken languages

    Oromo (official working language in the State of Oromiya) 33.8%, Amharic (official language) 29.3%, Somalia (official working language of the State of Sumale) 6.2%, Tigrigna (Tigrinya ) (official working language of the State of Tigray) 5.9% 4% Sidamo, Wolaytta 2.2%, Gurage 2%, Afar (official working language of the State of Afar) 1.7% , Hadiyya 1.7%, 1.5% Gamo, Gedeo 1.3%, 1.2% Opuuo, Kafa 1.1%, other 8.1%, English (foreign language taught in schools), Arabic

    Phone code

    251

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