Ancient history and unspoiled nature
This mighty country in the Horn of Africa is where a lot of things get their start – some even say humanity itself. The fossil of our oldest human ancestors (fondly known as Lucy) was discovered and still hangs out here, the roaring waters of the Blue Nile begin in the north-west, and the rock-hewn Christian churches of Lalibela date back to 11th century. Historical, natural, flavourful – even if all that officially starts here is your desire to see as much of Ethiopia as possible (and eat as much injera), that’ll be enough.