The Simien Mountains and Bale Mountains are common favorites, and the Community Trekking trails set up in the Northern part of Ethiopia offer world-class treks while supporting local communities.
The capital Addis Ababa is the seat of many international organizations, notably the African Union (AU) and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA).
Harar The fortified historic town of Harar is located in the eastern part of the country on a plateau with deep gorges surrounded by deserts and savannah.
Renowned the world over for its decorated tribes, the Omo Valley is a stop on many a tourist route in Ethiopia.
Lalibela is a town in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. Located in the Lasta district and North Wollo Zone, it is a tourist site for its famous rock-cut monolithic churches.
Konso is another UNESCO Cultural Heritage site. The Konso people have a rich agrarian culture and construct ingenious terraces and walls that encircle their fields and villages for protection against livestock damage and flooding.