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Ethiopia

Lalibela's rock-hewn churches and the cradle of humankind.

Capital
Addis Ababa
Currency
Ethiopian birr (ETB)
Flight from Douala
~5h from Douala (direct)
Time difference
GMT+3 (+2h vs Cameroon) — distinct Ethiopian calendar & clock

Ethiopia is a journey out of time: the eleven monolithic churches of Lalibela, the castles of Gondar, the Gelada baboons of the Simien Mountains and the volcanoes of the Danakil. Addis Ababa, Ethiopian Airlines' hub, is reached by a direct flight; the e-Visa is done online.

Formalities

The visa, step by step

e-Visa
How to apply
Allowed stay
30 days (or 90 days depending on the option)
Cost
USD 82 (30 d) / USD 202 (90 d)
Processing
~3 business days

How to apply

e-Visa to request online on the official portal before departure.

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6 months
  • Recent photo
  • Accommodation / ticket
  • Yellow fever certificate

Good to know

  • •Visa on arrival possible in Addis Ababa for African nationals, but the e-Visa is safer.
  • •Yellow fever required (coming from Cameroon).
How much it costs

A one-week budget

Backpacker
300 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight
Comfort
600 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight

Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé

384 000 FCFA–666 000 FCFA

Direct Douala–Addis ~5h (Ethiopian Airlines).

Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.

Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)

🏨120 000 FCFA
🍽️66 000 FCFA
🚕60 000 FCFA
🎟️150 000 FCFA
Hostel
3 000 FCFA–10 800 FCFA
Mid-range
18 000 FCFA–39 000 FCFA
Nice hotel
48 000 FCFA–90 000 FCFA
Tailored

Budget simulator

Comfort level
Estimated total budget
684 000 FCFA
Must-sees

What to do there

1

Lalibela

11 monolithic churches carved into the rock (UNESCO).

2

Simien Mountains

Gelada baboons and 4,000m+ peaks (UNESCO).

3

Gondar

Fasilides castle and royal baths.

4

Axum

Ancient stelae and the legend of the Queen of Sheba.

5

Danakil Depression

Active volcanoes and salt lakes.

6

Lake Tana

Monasteries and the Blue Nile Falls at Bahir Dar.

7

Coffee ceremony

Traditional ritual and injera with locals.

Itinerary

One week, day by day

  1. D1

    Arrival in Addis: National Museum (Lucy), Merkato, coffee.

  2. D2

    Flight to Bahir Dar: Lake Tana and Blue Nile Falls.

  3. D3

    Drive to Gondar: Fasilides castle and royal baths.

  4. D4

    Day trip into the Simien Mountains.

  5. D5

    Flight to Lalibela: north-western group of rock churches.

  6. D6

    Lalibela: eastern group and Bet Giyorgis at dawn.

  7. D7

    Back to Addis, shopping at the Merkato, return flight.

✓

Travel checklist

A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.

Travel checklist — Éthiopie

Before you leave

What to pack

Visa sources: evisa.gov.et

Indicative data (June 2026), reliability haute. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.

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