Ethiopia is located in the Horn of Africa, and shares her border on the North and Northeast with Eritrea, on the East with Djibouti and Somalia, on the South with Kenya, on the west and southwest with Sudan. Besides, the absolute location lies between 30 and 150north latitude and between 330 and 480 east longitude.
The recorded history of Ethiopia dates back more than 3,000 years to the pre-Aksumite Empire of Damat kingdom, whose capital was Yeha.
Amharigna (Amharic) is the national working language, but other languages such as Oromiffa, Tigrigna, Somali, Harari, Gurage are widely spoken locally.
A host of colourful Christian and Islamic festivals includes the Meskel Ceremony held in Addis Ababa or Aksum, and Timkat, best experienced in Gondar.
A mosaic of peoples & cultures who speak more than 80 languages and practice two of the world's major religions (Christianity & Islam) along with other faiths.
Ethiopia is the original home of coffee and its rich coffee culture is embodied in the aromatic and age-old ‘coffee ceremonies’ held daily all over the country.
Ethiopia owes its rich biodiversity to the combination of a tropical location and an altitudinal span ranging from 4,533 mt above sea level to 116 mt below sea level.
The name Habesha is first given by the Arabs to the indigenous settlers for they have mixed coloured people and none Arab complexions again more of Black African and brown color, or a land of mixed Coloured people. Thus, the name of our Company Habesha Tours and Travel came exist from the truth which the country has a long history in accommodating different people in harmony and Love.
Habesha offers the best service for those planning to visit Ethiopia, by giving full attentions for any kind of request by our professional and experienced tour operators, guides, drivers, cooks and supporting staffs to make your holidays pleasant and unforgettable.