Ethiopia

Philip Briggs is an expert on African travel. He is the author of six other well-established Bradt guidebooks on Africa: "East and Southern Africa: The Backpacker's Manual, Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, "and" Uganda." He is also coauthor of the Bradt guide to Rwanda.

IntroductionPART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Ethiopia at a GlanceFacts and figures, Federal regions Chapter 2 Culture and HistoryLanguage, Religion, History Chapter 3 WildlifeMammals, Reptiles, Birds Chapter 4 Planning and PreparationWhen to visit, Tourist information, Getting to Ethiopia, Paperwork, Money matters, Packing, Planning an itinerary Chapter 5 Traveling in EthiopiaTourist information, Public holidays, Money, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Shopping, Nightlife, music and dancing, Media and communications, Crime, Hassles Chapter 6 Bridging the Cultural GapResponsible tourism, Guilt, Cultural perspectives, Giving, Overcharging and bargaining, Budget travel and meanness Chapter 7 Health and SafetyPreparations, Diseases, Medical facilities, Insects, Outdoor health, Disabled travel PART TWO ADDIS ABABA Chapter 8 Addis Ababa PART THREE NORTHERN ETHIOPIA Chapter 9 Addis Ababa to Lake Tana by Road Chapter 10 Bahir Dar and Lake Tana Chapter 11 Gonder and the Simien Mountains Chapter 12 Axum and the Adigrat Road Chapter 13 Rock-hewn Churches of Northeast Tigrai Chapter 14 Mekele and the Danakil Chapter 15 Dessie, Woldia and Surrounds Chapter 16 Dessie to Addis Ababa Chapter 17 Lalibela and Surrounds PART FOUR EASTERN ETHIOPIA Chapter 18 Addis Ababa to Adama by Road Chapter 19 Awash National Park and the Assab RoadChapter 20 Harar and Dire Dawa PART FIVE SOUTHERN ETHIOPIA Chapter 21 Addis Ababa to the Rift Valley via Butajira Chapter 22 The Rift Valley South to Awassa Chapter 23 The Bale and Arsi Highlands Chapter 24 The Moyale Road Chapter 25 Arba Minch and the Konso Highlands Chapter 26 South Omo PART SIX WESTERN ETHIOPIA Chapter 27 The Wenchi Loop Chapter 28 The Western Highlands Chapter 29 Gambella Appendix I Ethiopian Swing Appendix 2 Further Reading Appendix 3 Language Appendix 4 Glossary Appendix 5 Key Historical and Legendary Figures in Ethiopia Appendix 6 Some Ethiopic Transciptions of Place Names Index