Chelekot Holy Trinity church 17 km gravel road south of Mekelle! It was a far more important settlement than the modern capital in the early 19th century. Selassie Chelecot is one of the greatest churches in Ethiopia. This architecturally impressive example of the circular Tukul style of churche is holding marvelous paintings and priceless treasures. Among them are gilt...
WUKRO the home of rock- hewn churches This cluster is one of most accessible attraction sites in the region. Here, there are plenty of rock-hewn churches and testimonies that are still vigorous places of worship and true testimonies to the country’s old legacy. The cluster is also rich in natural and cultural endowments. Wukro, 47 km...
MEKELLE MEKELLE CITY - awaits a bright feature Mekelle is the capital city of the Tigrai National Regional State. According to local historians was founded in the 13th century. However, its heyday came soon after Emperor Yohannes IV was crowned as king of kings of Ethiopia (1872-1889). It spreads out on a plain and partly encircled...
ASHENDA One among many interesting culture of the people of Tigrai takes place during Ashenda celebrations. Young girls dressed in beautiful traditional outfits and in small groups, go from house to house singing and dancing to deliver their good wishes. Meanwhile, boys follow from a distance and observe them. It is not only to admire...
ETHIOPIAN EPIPHANY Timket (Epiphany) is the greatest colourful festival of Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia, falling on 19 January or 20 January (once in every four year when it is leap year). It celebrates the baptism of of Christ in the river Jordan by John the Bapist. It is three – day affair and all the ceremonies are...
MESKEL Meskel has been celebrated in the country for over 1600 years. The word actually means ‘crosses in Ge’ez, the classic language of Ethiopia, now used predominantly in the Ethiopian Orthodox church. The feast commemorates the discovery of the cross upon which Jesus was crucified, by the Empress Helena, the mother of Constantine the Great. The...
Hashenge the only lake in the region – 9km north of Korem. A beautiful mountain ringed stretch of slightly saline water covering about 24km2 and 18meters deep is also dotted with villages and crop fields. The hidden wonder ripples entertain birds of different characters. As these birds swim and dive now and then to capture their...
Gheralta The scenery of Gheralta is spectacular. The view of the graceful mountain Gheralta and the far reaching Hawzien plain is rare combination of extraordinary beauty. Gheralta, the north west of Mekelle, the capital city of Tigrai National state is the home of a quarter of the rock churches, some famous for their stone workmanship, ancient...
Werie Gorge Werie Gorge Tembien lies to the far southeast of Axum. The Axum-Adwa-Tembien road leads you along a spectacular terrain. From the peaks of the highlands of Adwa, the road drops to the Werie Gorge before it reaches its lowest point at the river bed of the River Werie, a tributary of the great River Tekeze....
CODE OF CONDUCT CODE OF CONDUCT Save natural resources. Try not to waste in hotels by letting taps and showers run unnecessary. Switch off lights and air conditioning when you go out. Respect towards the resident population, their traditional values and their life style is required. This implies that restraint may occur when taking photos, so always ask...
News About Ashenda Ashenda (Girls Carnival at Mekelle) One among many interesting culture of the people of Tigrai takes place during Ashenda celebrations. Young girls dressed in beautiful traditional outfits and in small groups, go from house to house singing and dancing to deliver their good wishes. Meanwhile, boys follow from a distance and observe them. It is...
TIGRINYA TIGRINYA Tigrinya is the predominant language in Tigrai regional state and is also widely spoken in Eritrea. It belongs to the Ethiopia branch of Semitic language family. Like Amharic, it uses the syllabic alphabet of classical Ethiopic and Ge’ez. Tigrinya words vary their endings according to the gender of the person you are speaking to;...
ENKUTATASH ( ETHIOPIAN NEW YEAR) ENKUTATASH ( ETHIOPIAN NEW YEAR) Ethiopians uses its own colander, in which the year is divided into 12 months of 30 days each and a 13th month of 5 days, and 6 days in leap year. The Ethiopia calendar is 8 years behind the Gregorian calendar from August to September and 7 years behind between...
MESKEL (FINDING OF THE TRUE CROSS) MESKEL (FINDING OF THE TRUE CROSS) Meskel has been celebrated in the country for over 1600 years. The word actually means ‘crosses in Ge’ez, the classic language of Ethiopia, now used predominantly in the Ethiopian Orthodox church. The feast commemorates the discovery of the cross upon which Jesus was crucified, by the Empress Helena, the...
Ledet (Ethiopian Christmas) Ledet (Ethiopian Christmas) Ledet falls on Tahsas 29th on the Ethiopian calendar (January 7th on the Gregorian calendar). It is celebrated after 43 days of fasting, known as Tsome Gehad (advent), with a spectacular procession, which begins at early 6 am and lasts until 9 am. After the mass (service), people go home to break the...
Hawelti Hotel Location The one star hotel is situated on the center of the town near the Mekelle Hospital. Accommodation It has a total of () rooms which includes () double rooms and () single. Catering Facilities The restaurant offers National dishes and beverages. Price range Eth.Birr 25 – 80 Contact Address Tel: (+251) – 0344401080 ...
Axum Hotel 2 Location Situated just at the south gate of Mekelle. Axum Hotel the four star hotel licensed is few minutes’ drive from the center of the city and Mekell Airport. Accommodation Sixty (60) luxurious rooms with en-suit, () semi suit, () twin or double and () single are all tastefully furnished, decorated. All bed rooms are...
Seti Hotel The one star licensed hotel is located on the main square opposite of the Emperor Yohannes Museum. Accommodation It has a total of () rooms which include () double rooms and () single with satellite TV. Meeting rooms It has a conference rooms with a capacity of () to (). Price range Eth.Birr 70 -...
Millano Hotel Location The four star licensed hotel is situated opposite to Atse Yohannes Comprehensive Secondary School. Accommodation It boasts of () en-suit bed rooms, () double bed room and () single rooms with private bath rooms, telephone and satellite TVs. Meeting rooms The Milano Hotel has a large and small multi-purpose Hall for marriage ceremony, conference...
Abraha Castle Hotel Location It is an attractive two star licensed hotel, with plenty of character and a willing setting in green gardens overlooking the town Center, all of which compensates for the slightly superior facilities and more modern feel of its competitors. Accommodation It has a total of twenty four (24) rooms which include () double and...
Hill Top Hotel Location This three star licensed hotel perfectly situated on the top of a hill in north east of Mekelle. Hill Top hotel takes advantage of the amazing view. Accommodation It boasts of () suit, () double, and () single rooms. Large rooms have queen-sized beds, fridges, phones, satellite TVs and decent carpets. Catering facilities The...
Abyssland Tour and Travel Abyss land Tour and Travel is a100% Ethiopian company fully licensed registered company under the Ethiopia ministry of tourism and culture with a Permit No EIA-IP/021022/04 and Business license No 14/666/24481/2004 .the staff of Abyss land Tour and Travel has developed in to a highly skilled, multi lingual guides and professional team. Our vast local knowledge...
Axum Tour and Travel Top North Tour and Travel is a privately owned tour operator established in September 2017. The company is owned by an experienced tour- and travel expert , who has spent more than a decade working for some of Ethiopia most established travel agencies. Our esteemed clients will be taken care of by our well trained...
The Kush Land Abyss land Tour and Travel is a100% Ethiopian company fully licensed registered company under the Ethiopia ministry of tourism and culture with a Permit No EIA-IP/021022/04 and Business license No 14/666/24481/2004 .the staff of Abyss land Tour and Travel has developed in to a highly skilled, multi lingual guides and professional team. Our vast local knowledge...
North Top Top North Tour and Travel is a privately owned tour operator established in September 2017. The company is owned by an experienced tour- and travel expert , who has spent more than a decade working for some of Ethiopia most established travel agencies. Our esteemed clients will be taken care of by our well trained...
