Ethiopia, 4th: The Bradt Travel Guide (Paperback)

by Philip Briggs (Author) "The Federal Republic of Ethiopia, formerly known as Abyssinia, is a land-locked republic in northeast Africa, or the Horn of Africa, lying between 3.5 to..." (more)
Key Phrases: cost birr, costs birr, dbl bed, Addis Ababa, Bahir Dar, Rift Valley (more...)

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"Thorough and reassuring [this guide] provides all the practical and background information to make readers leap from their armchairs and visit this magical country."
--The Daily Telegraph

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This Bradt guide has become the definitive source of information on this country rich in culture, history, and dramatic scenery. For first-time visitors, Philip Briggs supplies plenty of practical advice on how to bridge the cultural gap and plan a trouble-free trip. Heritage hotspots in a land thought to be the cradle of civilization and resting place of the Ark of the Covenant include the architecturally fascinating rock-hewn church of Lalibela, the unofficial eighth wonder of the world, and ancient palaces and staelae at Axum. Ethiopia boasts nine national parks and several wildlife sanctuaries, all of which are detailed in Philip Briggs's comprehensive text.

This guide features:
>Where to find some of East Africa's rarest wildlife, including the Simien wolf, walia ibex, and gelada baboon
>Ethiopia's national parks and wildlife sanctuaries
>Traveling the Northern Historic Circuit
>Addis Ababa in detail: where to stay, eat, and drink, plus nearby sightseeing

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Product Details Paperback: 616 pages Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides; 4th edition (January 1, 2006) Language: English ISBN-10: 1841621285 ISBN-13: 978-1841621289 Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 1.1 inches Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #144,060 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in this category: (What's this?) #10 in  Books > Travel > Africa > Ethiopia & Djibouti

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The Federal Republic of Ethiopia, formerly known as Abyssinia, is a land-locked republic in northeast Africa, or the Horn of Africa, lying between 3.5 to 15 degrees north and 33 to 48 degrees east. Read the first page

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Addis Ababa, Bahir Dar, Rift Valley, Dire Dawa, Lake Tana, Arba Minch, Haile Selassie, South Omo, Debre Birhan, Ethiopian Airlines, Bekele Mola, Blue Nile, Negele Borena, Debre Markos, Medhane Alem, Sanetti Plateau, Debre Sina, Abi Aday, Awash Saba, Debre Libanos, Ahmed Gragn, Awash River, Dola Mena, Mago National Park, Meskel Square

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 11 of 11 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable Guide to Ethiopia, February 6, 2006 By  E. Nalle (Philadelphia, PA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    I am planning my third trip to Ethiopia, and Philip Briggs' 4th edition of Ethiopia: The Bradt Travel Guide has proved to be indispensable. I have used his previous guidebook editions on my trips, and his information and tips are always exactly right. As an extra added bonus, he is an entertaining and perceptive writer, and the books are fun to read as well. This is the only book a traveler needs for a trip to Ethiopia. 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Amazingly Helpful, April 27, 2006 By  International Traveler (Springfield, IL USA) - See all my reviews As world travelers experiencing our first trip to Ethiopia, we found ourselves carrying Briggs' book with us everywhere! His intelligent guidance was informative and helpful in every way. We felt that he was with us, helping us understand and enjoy this complex and fascinating land. We wish to thank Mr. Briggs for his incredible attention to detail, which greatly enhanced our trip. Don't go to Ethiopia without it! 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable guide to Ethiopia, January 11, 2007 By  Bruce R. Wyma "gr-books" (Grand Rapids, Michigan) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    I just returned from Ethiopia and this guide was extremley helpfull. My brother had bought the Loney Planet guide and we both felt that the Bradt Travel Guide was much more thourough. Highly recommend.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Great Guide! This book has it all. It gives history, culture and information as you travel through this country. It is easy to reference and interesting to read. A great value! Published 7 months ago by Tina D 5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely useful, and a great read. This travel guide was a wonderful addition to our trip. We were able to use it to plan out trip in advance, as well as alter our plans along the way (which happened quite... Read more Published 10 months ago by Jonathan T. King 4.0 out of 5 stars very thorough A lot of detail. Have not read too much yet. We will be traveling to Ehiopia in early 2008 to pick up our adopted son. Plan to read much more before the trip. Read more Published 21 months ago by Scott 5.0 out of 5 stars Best guide book for any country, period The Bradt guide to Ethiopia is hands down the best guide book I have ever used for any country, and I own a lot of guide books. Read more Published 21 months ago by London traveller 5.0 out of 5 stars Ethiopia Travel Guide Because I am planning a trip to Ethiopia this fall, I have been looking for travel and historical information on the country with little success. Read more Published on July 8, 2007 by Alice Grady 5.0 out of 5 stars the best... I spent a month traveling throughout northern Ethiopia in July 2006 and cannot emphasize enough how helpful this book (UK edition) was for me. Read more Published on March 13, 2007 by Seegs 5.0 out of 5 stars My compliments to Philip Briggs Not only his Ethiopia guidebook is the best I have used in the last ten years (reliable, well informed, and so well written that reading it is a pleasure) but also Philip is very... Read more Published on February 26, 2007 by M. Alessandra 3.0 out of 5 stars the quality of the print I just bought Ethiopia travel guide. As the book is not available in Israel I couldn't look over it before, but as it was highly recommended I ordered it. Read more Published on January 27, 2007 by Nurith Harel 5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, usefull and informative The book is full of highly priced details which make you able to prepare properly for travel and enjoy your travel. Read more Published on January 9, 2007 by Artur Wieznowski 5.0 out of 5 stars Nobel Prize for best travel guide!!! If there is a Nobel Prize for best travel guide, Philip Briggs should win that prize for his travel guide to Ethiopia. The guide is great fun to read! Read more Published on December 20, 2006 by Jan-olof Olsson Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 616 pages
• Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides; 4th edition (January 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1841621285
• ISBN-13: 978-1841621289
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #144,060 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable Guide to Ethiopia, February 6, 2006

By	E. Nalle (Philadelphia, PA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am planning my third trip to Ethiopia, and Philip Briggs' 4th edition of Ethiopia: The Bradt Travel Guide has proved to be indispensable. I have used his previous guidebook editions on my trips, and his information and tips are always exactly right. As an extra added bonus, he is an entertaining and perceptive writer, and the books are fun to read as well. This is the only book a traveler needs for a trip to Ethiopia.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazingly Helpful, April 27, 2006

By	International Traveler (Springfield, IL USA) - See all my reviews

As world travelers experiencing our first trip to Ethiopia, we found ourselves carrying Briggs' book with us everywhere! His intelligent guidance was informative and helpful in every way. We felt that he was with us, helping us understand and enjoy this complex and fascinating land. We wish to thank Mr. Briggs for his incredible attention to detail, which greatly enhanced our trip. Don't go to Ethiopia without it!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable guide to Ethiopia, January 11, 2007

By	Bruce R. Wyma "gr-books" (Grand Rapids, Michigan) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I just returned from Ethiopia and this guide was extremley helpfull. My brother had bought the Loney Planet guide and we both felt that the Bradt Travel Guide was much more thourough. Highly recommend.