Ethiopia
Ethiopia has one of Africa’s oldest cultural histories and is the birthplace of coffee. Our Addis Ababa coverage focuses on modern hospitality, local culture, and the capital’s distinct sense of place.
About EthiopiaBest Time to Visit
Oct - Feb is driest for highlands and historic routes. Jun - Sep is the main rainy season, especially in the north and west.
Time Zone
East Africa Time
UTC+3
Currency
Ethiopian birr (ETB)
Languages
Amharic
English proficiency varies; tourist areas usually offer the most support.
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Our Third Year of Full-Time Travel - 2019 in Review
This year brought us to 14 countries, to some of our biggest dream destinations, and to a number of parts of the world we had never seen before. These are our stories from a life on the road.
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Film: Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa: Luxury, Culture, and Modern Ethiopia
Almost every product in Hyatt Ethiopia, from the plates in the restaurants, to staff uniforms, to the furniture and decor is locally sourced, and mostly handmade by African Artisans - which is the story we set out to tell in our films here.
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Features
Our Third Year of Full-Time Travel - 2019 in Review
This year brought us to 14 countries, to some of our biggest dream destinations, and to a number of parts of the world we had never seen before. These are our stories from a life on the road.
Hotels
Film: Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa: Luxury, Culture, and Modern Ethiopia
Almost every product in Hyatt Ethiopia, from the plates in the restaurants, to staff uniforms, to the furniture and decor is locally sourced, and mostly handmade by African Artisans - which is the story we set out to tell in our films here.