Ethiopia Highlights

by Philip Briggs

Overview

The only stand-alone guide to Ethiopia's top visitor attractions, Ethiopia Highlights condenses Philip Briggs’ extensive knowledge into a concise handbook for short stay visitors. Top sites include the world’s tallest monolithic stelae at Axum, the 2,500-year-old ruined temple at Yeha, the mystical and mediaeval rock-carved churches of Lalibela, the decorously painted monasteries of Lake Tana, and the Camelot-like castles of Gondar. Featuring full-color photos throughout, this book serves equally as a holiday planner and a travel companion.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781841624341
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	09/18/2012
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Philip Briggs is the author of 12 Bradt guides, and arguably the most highly-respected guidebook writer on the region.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1. Background information.2. Natural World.3. Planning a trip. 4. On the Ground. 5. Addis Ababa & surrounds: Addis Ababa, Bishoftu (DZ), Adama (Nazret) & Sodore, Debre Libanos, Melka Awash, Tiya & Adadi Maryam, Ambo & Guder, Mount Wenchi, Menegasha Nat Forest. 6. The Lake Tana Region, Bahir Dar, Blue Nile Falls, Lake Tana monasteries, Gonder & Royal compound, Gorgora, Simien NP. 7. Tigrai: Axum, Adwa & Yeha, Eastern Tigrai. 8. Lalibela & NE highlands: Lalibela, Dessie & Hayk, Bati, Gishen Maryam, Makdala Hill, Menz (Guassa Plateau), Debre Birhan & Ankober. 9. Eastern Ethiopia: Awash NP, Afar & the Lower Awash, Danakil, Dire Dawa, Harar, Babile. 10. Southern Ethiopia: Southern Rift Valley Lakes, Dilla & surrounds, Yabelo & surrounds, Arba Minch/Nechisar/Chancho, Bale NP, South Omo.Appendices. Index.