PlanningAugust 10, 20261 min read

When to visit Ethiopia: a month-by-month reading of the light

Ethiopia has thirteen months of sunshine, but not all of them are the same. Here is how we actually choose dates for our guests.

Selam BekeleHead of Journey Design

Ethiopia has thirteen months of sunshine, but not all of them are the same. Here is how we actually choose dates for our guests.

Written by Selam Bekele, head of journey design. Questions about any of the above are always welcome write to us.

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