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Ethiopian Airlines restarts Addis Ababa - Hargeisa route and other options

by iggyab 28 May 2012

Last week we heard that Hargeisa airport was closing down for up to a year and now this has come out: http://somalilandpress.com/somalila…
RE: Ethiopia visa for 6 months - where can I get a

by MrJOSH 26 May 2012

@ orion_mike I am in Australia, leaving for India in a few days. I will be in India for two months or so prior to Ethiopia, so that would…
Babille Elephant Sanctuary/Harrar

by may311 21 May 2012

Anyone visited it lately? Worth going to? We will be in Dire Dawa, so I was thinking of extending our 'out of Addis' time to visit,…
Re: Anyone been to Dire Dawa recently? Safety/Security?

by addisadvisor2 10 May 2012

Never felt any danger or hassle in DD. It is very hassle free> Harrrar also fine. Everyone is glad to have thge income tourism brings...…
RE: Anyone been to Dire Dawa recently? Safety/Security?

by Jeraboa 09 May 2012

Many travellers visit Dire Dawa, mostly in transit to Harar. Have never heard of anyone having problems there. As already mentioned above…
RE: Anyone been to Dire Dawa recently? Safety/Security?

by LizaD 09 May 2012

Dire Dawa is safe. Further from Dire Dawa, Jijiga can be problematic, but Dire Dawa is hassle free.
Anyone been to Dire Dawa recently? Safety/Security?

by may311 09 May 2012

Traveling to Dire Dawa next month and curious about the political 'climate' towards Westerners. We will be driving from Addis.
RE: African country two weeks. Which one?

by iggyab 06 May 2012

No one has mentioned Uganda. Some cheaper mountains like Elgon and quite a spread of backpacker hostels to stay in too. I ain't the biggest…
RE: Addis Ababa swimming and hotel questions.

by iggyab 17 April 2012

I think Sheraton wins for location, opening hours and size. I'd be interested in visiting the Hilton though as I believe that within their…
RE: Djibouti on the cheap - trip report.

by dumpendebat 10 April 2012

Lots of good info, iggyab. Excellent report. (And I agree with you, the bus from Djibouti Ville to Dire Dawa is among the most uncomfortab…
RE: Djibouti on the cheap - trip report.

by iggyab 07 April 2012

I live in a dry country so even 1000DJF for a Tusker seems reasonable! Though for the same price as 1 St George in Djibouti one can buy…
Djibouti on the cheap - trip report.

by iggyab 07 April 2012

Just got back from six days in Djibouti and it can certainly be done on a budget so I'll share everything I learned. We flew from Hargei…
VISA ON ARRIVAL in Ethiopia! - no change

by addisadvisor2 04 April 2012

From Tripadvisor today This is the latest from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office in the UK: 'In contrast to recent reports, the Govern…
RE: Is it possible to travel to Ethiopia from Egypt via train?

by sandyfoot 29 March 2012

I did the Addis leg of that journey to Dire Dawa in 1992, - took the night train. In the carriage were some women who invited me to party…
RE: Accomodation in Harar/buses to Harar from Addis.

by piaczka 26 March 2012

Incidentally we bussed it one way and flew back to Addis from Dire Dawa. The bus journey is long (but perfectly comfortable) but we still…
RE: Accomodation in Harar/buses to Harar from Addis.

by addisadvisor2 26 March 2012

Would agree with bus one way fly the other. Go Selam Bus , fly back from Dire Dawa. True the scenery is not as spectacular as in north…
Ethiopia trip review from a first timer

by murmeltier 19 March 2012

Hi everyone, We're fresh back from our first trip to Ethiopia - we had an absolutely great time. I relied a lot on these boards pre-depar…
RE: Internal Flights - Clarification

by rjabbour 11 March 2012

Do confirm flights a couple of days ahead of time. While they no longer require this, flights are sometimes cancelled, so give yourself…
Re: A bundle of pre-departure questions (bookings, hotels, guides and more)

by murmeltier 18 February 2012

Update: I emailed Ethiopian Airlines and they gave me the following prices Addis-Dire Dawa (return) $203 - purchased outside Ethiopia…
RE: Ethiopia - mostly people places

by annabrinks1 18 February 2012

I really liked Harar. A colourful, lively city with markets in all directions and lots of hyenas. About a 30 minute flight from Addis…
Re: In-country flights and other logistics

by murmeltier 24 January 2012

Thanks for the responses, everyone. Fluffybunny, I'm enjoying your blog - it's interesting to get your perspective on Harar too. It's…
RE: In-country flights and other logistics

by fluffy_bunny 24 January 2012

A companion i was supposed to meet up with in Addis in mid-January got stranded in Dire Dawa. Just saying, it can happen.
In-country flights and other logistics

by murmeltier 24 January 2012

Hi everyone, We arrive in Addis in the late evening of 2/29, and as such, are currently planning to spend the next day, 3/1, in the…
RE: Djibouti - Dire Dawa train?

by fluffy_bunny 08 January 2012

As of December 2011, there was no international train.
Security

by Sabbie2 07 January 2012

Hi, just wondering if there were at present any security issues in and around Harar? I am visiting Gondar for Timket and then going across…