Arta'ela Volcano Ethiopia (#1/5) Arte-ale (an often steaming active volcano)
Erta Ale is 613 metres (2,011 ft) high, with one or sometimes two active lava lakes at the summit which occasionally overflow on the south side of the volcano. It is notable for being the longest-existing lava lake, present since the early years of the twentieth century (1906). Volcanoes with lava lakes are very rare.
Erta Ale means smoking mountain in the local Afar language and its southernmost pit is known locally as the gateway to Hell. Erta Ale is centered over the east African rift system which is a triple junction setting that is resulting in the formation of a pull apart basin or rift. The volcano comprises mainly Mafic material which has been brought up to the surface caused by unroofing of the mantle due to the formation of the pull-apart basin.
All the way to Dallol and farther afield (Arte-ale), is escorted with various astonishing sceneries. An act of venturing to Dallol and beyond surprises, which altogether enables one together a lot of unlikely experiences, thus arouses a sense of sole hero.
Advanture Tour (#2/5) Royal Ethiopia Tour and travel is privately owned enterprise, its roots firmly planted in the beautiful Mother Cities of Addis Ababa and Mekelle, ETHIOPIA. With over 8 years combined industry experience, with the mission of planning and organizing unforgettable tours and holidays with special care of Ethiopian Hospitality. We work carefully to offer you a unique and customized (tailor made) itineraries which will make you to capture the heart and the soul of Ethiopian tourist destinations.
Danakill depression (#3/5) Dallol (Danakill dipression one of among the lowest point on Earth)
which is a step away from the flat salt ground, is by far the most stimulating site ever seen? The marvel, about 200 Km far of mekelle, is 3000 hectare wide and 123 meters below sea level. Made up of potash, sulfur and other valuable minerals, pours water that smokes. The color of the ground sprinkles and the smoke jointly discharges a vibrant image, a rare incident ever to encounter.
ETHIOPIA, the birder's paradise (#4/5) ETHIOPIA, the birder's paradise!
Situated in the Horn of Africa, Ethiopia has an impressive topography that includes highland plateaus, mountain ranges, Rift Valley lakes, tropical lowlands and lowland semi-desert. Due to the diversity of habitats unique wildlife and flora can be found including many endemic species: 31 of 277 mammals, 16 of 836 birds, 9 of 210 reptiles, 24 of 63 amphibians, 4 of 150 fish and at least 1000 of the 7000 plant species. 324 butterflies were identified of which 7 are endemic. Of the 836 bird species 596 are resident, 176 Palearctic migrants, 48 intra-African migrants and 16 endemic.
Surma, Suri Tribes the untouched culture @ Kibish Vilage (#5/5) Surma, Suri Tribes the untouched culture @ Kibish Vilage
Surma or Suri Tribes live in a remote corner of south-western Ethiopia, virtually untouched by the modern world. According to Suri oral tradition, came to their present territory near Mount Naita about 200 years ago from the banks of the Nile River. The Surma have a sky god named Tuma. The Suri also believe in spirits and use medicine men to undertake sacrifices or prayers and directly send them to Tuma. Another belief of the Suri is the rain maker.
Piercing and lip plates are a strong part of the Suri culture. At the point of puberty most women have their bottom teeth removed in order to get their lower lip pierced. Once the lip is pierced, it’s then stretched and a lip plate is then placed in the hole of the piercing.
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