Synopses & Reviews
In this comprehensively updated third edition of Ethiopia: The Bradt Travel Guide containing over 150 pages of new material, Philip Briggs invites you to share his sense of wonder at a country he describes as "the most welcoming, enjoyable and uplifting I have ever visited." He introduces a majestic landscape, a diverse natural history, the richest historical heritage in sub-Saharan Africa, and an exuberant and welcoming people who are "quite gloriously bonkers."Inside you'll find: where to find some of East Africa's rarest wildlife; national parks and wildlife sanctuaries; historic sites, including the rock-hewn church of Lalibela - the unofficial eighth wonder of the world - and the ancient palaces and stelae of Axum; 65 new or revised maps and town plans; places to eat and to stay. (5 1/4 x 8 1/2, 544 pages, color photos, maps, illustrations)
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Highlights heritage hotspots, detailing nine national parks and several wildlife sanctuaries.
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The Bradt guide has become the definitive source of information for many travelers to a country rich in culture, history, and dramatic scenery. For first-time visitors Philip Briggs supplies plenty of practical advice on how to bridge the cultural gap and plan a trouble-free trip. Also highlighted are heritage hot-spots of a land thought to be the cradle of civilization and resting place of the Ark of the Covenant, including the architecturally fascinating rock-sculptured churches, ancient palaces, and staelae at Axum. Ethiopia boasts nine national parks and several wildlife sanctuaries, all of which are detailed comprehensively, along with tips on where to find some of Africa's rarest species such as the Simien wolf, walia ibex and gelada baboon, all endemic to Ethiopia's parks. An experienced traveler, Philip Briggs says Ethiopia is "culturally, historically, and scenically the most extraordinary country I have ever visited, " and his enthusiasm for this maligned and once war- and famine-stricken land is an inspiration for those planning a trip.
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Supplies plenty of practical advice on how to bridge the cultural gap and planning a trouble-free trip. This book highlights are heritage hot-spots and details the nine national parks and several wildlife sanctuaries.
About the Author
Philip Briggs is the author of several top-selling Bradt guides to Africa: East & Southern Africa: The Backpacker's Manual, and individual country guides to Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda. He has also co-author of Bradt's Africa & Madagascar - Total Eclipse 2001 & 2002 guide and the forthcoming guide to Rwanda and is a regular contributor to travel magazines such as Wanderlust and Travel Africa. He lives in South Africa between travels.