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Travel Tips and Information
There are 90 different languages spoken in Ethiopia; of these, English is one of the more common.
Video cameras require a special permit upon entry into Addis Ababa International Airport. These are logistically difficult to acquire, so it's best to leave them at home.
US currency is carefully scrutinized for counterfeiting. It is best to bring $20 bills that have been issued since 2004 and have no tears and minimal wear.
Banks and Foreign Currency Exchanges will not give you US dollars in return for Ethiopian birr...even in Ethiopia. It is best to exchange small amounts of US dollars or traveler's checks at a time as needed.
Addis Ababa has an internationally diverse selection of restaurants including authentic European and Middle Eastern cuisines. Of course, there are also a few traditional Ethiopian restaurants that should not be missed.
Many children will sell small items on the street to earn some money. They are quick to remind you that they could be begging, but would rather work to earn a living. This is a valid point and they sometimes have some useful items; particularly small packs of tissue paper which will almost certainly come in handy during your travel.
In Addis Ababa, the blue taxis are significantly cheaper than the yellow taxis. The yellow taxis mostly serve the airports and a few high end hotels.
CSU Resources
Colorado State University has various resources for people traveling to Ethiopia and internationally. An important goal of CSU-Ethiopia Strategic Partnership is to provide access to information and resources for students, faculty and researchers traveling to Ethiopia. The following internal and external links contain important information that anyone traveling to Ethiopia should consult. Furthermore a list of suggested reading compiled by partners is offered below, including books on travel, history and other subjects.
Know Before You Go
To begin with, we suggest you start with printing this brief summary titled "Traveling to Ethiopia: Know Before You Go" which will go over information that you will need to plan your travel and arrive safely in Addis Ababa. Read full summary
Health
The CSU Health Network has compiled an excellent summary for CSU travelers describing important immunizations and medications when planning a trip to Ethiopia or Kenya. Read full summary
MDtravelhealth.com Immunization Requirements for Ethiopia
CSU Environmental Health Services-Risk Management
International Travel Registration
CSU Health Network-Travel Clinic
Travel
US Department of State Travel Information for Ethiopia
Travel Restrictions (State Dept)
Risk Management International Travel Registration
In-country Travel (currency exchange, etc)
Maps
Regional Administrative Units
Zone and Woreda Administrative Units
Major Cities and Roads (on relief)
Suggested Reading
Travel Guides
Ethiopia, 5th Ed (Bradt Travel Guide Ethiopia) by Philip Briggs, 2009
Lonely Planet Ethiopia & Eritrea (Country Travel Guide) by Jean-Benard Carillet, Stuart Butler, David Lukas and Dean Starnes, 2009
Field Guides
Wildlife of East Africa by Martin B. Withers and David Hosking (Princeton Pocket Guides), Princeton University Press, 2000
Birds of the Horn of Africa: Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, and Socotra by Nigel Redman, Terry Stevenson & John Fanshawe; Princeton University Press, 2009
The Safari Companion: A Guide to Watching African Mammals by Richard Estes, Chelsea Green Publishing Company 1999
History
Twenty Years to Nowhere: Property Rights, Land Management and Conservation in Ethiopia by Yerazwork Admassie, 2000
Special Interest
The Hospital by the River: A Story of Hope by Catherine Hamlin and John Little, 2005
The Sign and the Seal by Graham Hancock, 1992
Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese, 2009
Climate Resilient Green Economy:
"Ethiopia's vision for a climate resilient green economy" (2011)
Climate Resilient Green Economy: "Green economy strategy" (2011)
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