Africa Travel Information

Ethiopia may not be a typical African safari destination, but if you ever visit this country, you are sure of getting an unforgettable holiday experience that you cannot find in any other African country. Situated in Eastern Africa, Ethiopia is a landlocked country bordering Kenya, Somalia, Djibouti, Eritrea and Sudan. 

The country is home to some of the most amazing scenic sites in Africa. It also has one of the richest historical heritage in Africa, one that probably rivals that of ancient Egypt. Relics of this rich history are today some of Ethiopia’s main attractions.

Interesting Places and Events You Must See in Ethiopia

1. The Historical Sites
These are definitely the main tourist attractions in Ethiopia. I do not mention all of them in this post, but the ones below are particularly popular

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The Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) has just announced their launch of an online payment solution specifically targeting the Kenya tourism industry. The bank announced the news during the East Africa E-Tourism Conference, which is taking place at the Nairobi Crowne Plaza hotel.

This is exciting news for hotel owners, tour operators, and other players in the Kenya travel industry. Kenya recently joined the world of true broadband, and many serious business want to exploit online opportunities through e-commerce.

Just a few months ago, most operators in the tourism sector found it very expensive to accept online payments. This is because no local bank offered e-commerce services. This possibly restricted tour operators and travel agents from maximizing on the existing potential.

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