Ethiopia may not be the first country most tourists think of when someone mentions Africa, but it’s pretty popular with nature lovers thanks to its ecological diversity. If you’re thinking of exploring its countless natural wonders, these three are a good place to start.
Blue Nile Falls
Beautiful waterfalls are scattered around all across the African continent, and Ethiopia has a few up its sleeve. If you only have enough time to visit one, this 52-meters-high waterfall with four cascading streams will take your breath away.
Erta Ale
The title of Ethiopia’s most astonishing natural miracle belongs to its most active volcano with the world’s longest existing lava lake. Erta Ale is known by the nickname “gateway to hell” for a reason, and you even need a military escort to explore the area—if you dare to visit in the first place.
Dallol
Another miraculous spot that manages to be beautiful and terrifying at the same time, Dallol is considered to be the hottest place on Earth. That doesn’t stop tourists from exploring its beauty and seeing its rusty orange and green salt formations is an unforgettable experience.