Ethiopia

The most comprehensive and detailed English-language guidebook to Ethiopia, now in its fully-updated 8th edition.

Bradt's Ethiopia remains unmatched in its depth of background information, extensive coverage of off-the-beaten-track areas, and meticulous details of hotels and tourist facilities. With more maps than any competing guide and 25 years of research expertise behind it, this is the longest-serving dedicated English-language guidebook to the country. This new edition has been thoroughly updated by the original author, Philip Briggs—the world's foremost writer of Africa travel guides—and reflects the latest developments in tourist infrastructure, new hotels, national parks, and improved road networks across the country.

Whether you're an independent traveller, part of an organised group, or visiting for a specific purpose, this guide caters to all interests and ages. From cultural and historical sightseeing to wildlife and birding expeditions (with a dedicated full-colour wildlife and birds chapter), from active adventures like trekking and horse-riding in the Rift Valley and Simien Mountains to spa tourism and community-based experiences—Bradt's Ethiopia has you covered.

Ethiopia often carries misconceptions shaped by famine and desert images. This fully updated guide reveals a different story: an ancient country that continually surpasses expectations. Journey from the Judaic cultures of the fertile highlands to the Animist peoples of the South Omo Valley, from the Afroalpine moorland of Bale Mountains National Park to the thundering Blue Nile Falls. Venture further off the beaten track to explore this expansive and beautiful land—believed to be the cradle of humankind.