Travel: 5 Reasons Why Ethiopia Is Where You Get The Adventure Of A Life Time

Although Ethiopia is fast developing it still maintains its medical feel that will take you back in time, according to reports there are seven UNESCO World Heritage sites in Ethiopia and here are five reasons why you should visit Ethiopia.
1. Danakil Depression:  Although it being one of the hottest place on earth With temperatures that often reach 50+ degrees, Sitting below sea level, it’s the lowest point in Africa and second in the world (after the Dead Sea), It gives you the Aladdin and Princess Jasmine feeling.
2. Lalibela: This medical structure promises to blow your mind, this settlement which was designed to be the second Jerusalem is something the inhabitants are extremely proud of.
3. Harar: This Ancient city built in the 16th century is the oldest Islamic city in Africa, it was once the commercial link between Africa and the middle east and today is an enchanting lost-in-time city that’s famous for the impressive walls and centuries old buildings. One of the side attractions of the city is the Inhabitants feeding their hyenas in the Night.
4. Babile Elephant Sanctuary: There are about a thousand elephants living in Ethiopia and the largest and most visible herd lives in the Babile Elephant Sanctuary. In a short distance from Harar, Babile is also home to gazelles, lions, leopards, cheetahs, and tons of exotic birds.
5. The Rift Valley: If you love wildlife, then the Rift Valley is for you, tourists and locals love to spend time near the hot springs for its therapeutic benefits and because it’s a fabulous way to relax.Photo Credit: Getty

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