Guide:

• Ethiopia Travel Guide
• The Basics
• Attractions
• Health
• Contacts
• Airports
• Climate
• Currency
• Visa & Passport
• Photos
• Flights to Ethiopia

Regions & Cities:

• Addis Ababa

Activities

• Hiking
• Birding

Ethiopia Map

Directory

• Tour Operators
• Hostels

Travellers to Ethiopia are recommended to have hepatitis A and cholera vaccines, as there have been recent outbreaks of these diseases. Malaria is prevalent in the low lands (below 6,562ft/2,000m) and altitude sickness may affect travellers to the highland areas such as Addis Ababa. Bilharzia is present in the majority of lakes in Ethiopia and travellers are advised to drink boiled or bottled water, as waterborne diseases are prevalent. Medical facilities are poor outside of Addis Ababa, where hospitals are available but medical supplies are erratic; visitors should bring their own regular medications with them and arrange comprehensive medical insurance before travel.