Ethiopia
Travellers' Handbook (Travel Guide)
Published on 26. May 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
442 pages
978-0-9934161-0-1 (ISBN)
Description
Has been rated 'THE WORLD'S BEST TRAVEL GUIDE TO ETHIOPIA' by BookAuthority
Joanna Lumley, OBE FRGS, says "Absolutely stunning book. It has made me think of all I missed and reinforced my determination to return to Ethiopia. The book is a masterpiece, a masterclass on what every handbook should be."
Ethiopia - Travellers' Handbook is a book conceived for the discerning traveller, the package tourist and those people wishing to have a quick reference guide with a range of facts at their fingertips. The book provides a clear understanding of what there is to see and do in Ethiopia.
The background and reference information conveys a wide-ranging view and it has been designed to be uncomplicated and straightforward to use, without having to constantly refer to abbreviations and symbols. It is a travel guide with a user-friendly presentation that allows quick reference to topics of interest. The many map illustrations have been designed to be uncomplicated and easy to follow. The book, which is full colour throughout, is packed with information, images and illustrations. As well as people, places and fauna, the book covers many aspects of Ethiopia including myths, history, development, political history, topography, Ethiopian Orthodox Church, language and reference data.
Colonel John Blashford-Snell OBE, one of the greatest travellers and explorers of our time, has written the foreword. Other prominent organisations and people have contributed articles illustrating their exciting and heart-warming involvement with Ethiopia that are intended to further inform the traveller. The book contains completely independent travel advice.
Joanna Lumley, OBE FRGS, says "Absolutely stunning book. It has made me think of all I missed and reinforced my determination to return to Ethiopia. The book is a masterpiece, a masterclass on what every handbook should be."
Ethiopia - Travellers' Handbook is a book conceived for the discerning traveller, the package tourist and those people wishing to have a quick reference guide with a range of facts at their fingertips. The book provides a clear understanding of what there is to see and do in Ethiopia.
The background and reference information conveys a wide-ranging view and it has been designed to be uncomplicated and straightforward to use, without having to constantly refer to abbreviations and symbols. It is a travel guide with a user-friendly presentation that allows quick reference to topics of interest. The many map illustrations have been designed to be uncomplicated and easy to follow. The book, which is full colour throughout, is packed with information, images and illustrations. As well as people, places and fauna, the book covers many aspects of Ethiopia including myths, history, development, political history, topography, Ethiopian Orthodox Church, language and reference data.
Colonel John Blashford-Snell OBE, one of the greatest travellers and explorers of our time, has written the foreword. Other prominent organisations and people have contributed articles illustrating their exciting and heart-warming involvement with Ethiopia that are intended to further inform the traveller. The book contains completely independent travel advice.
Reviews / Votes
Absolutely stunning book. It has made me think of all I missed and reinforced my determination to return to Ethiopia. The book is a masterpiece, a masterclass on what every handbook should be. - Joanna Lumley, OBE FRGS; This is a really excellent guidebook which far outstrips all others in the field for its scope, detail and attractive presentation - Richard Snailham for the Scientific Exploration Society. Two decades of interest and multiple trips to Ethiopia are the backbone to Jenner's great new guidebook - and it shows. Jam-packed with itineraries, ideas and concise accounts of the country's history, flora and fauna, it tells you everything you need to know. Informative, inspiring and comprehensive - Travel Africa: The world's only magazine dedicated to exploring Africa. Trevor Jenner's book is a well-researched and comprehensive guide for anyone travelling to Ethiopia with valuable insights into the wildlife, culture and history of this fascinating country - Naturetrek: Wildlife holidays worldwide.More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Illustrations
600 images, 45 maps and illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 135 mm
Weight
800 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-9934161-0-1 (9780993416101)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
Book
10/2025
2nd Edition
Meru Publishing Ltd
€51.00
Article in reprint
Person
Trevor Jenner is English and has had a multi-faceted career that has entailed a host of travelling throughout the globe. He setup and ran a tour company operating specialist tours to Ethiopia. In over two decades of exploring Ethiopia he has travelled to all points of the compass - from the historical north to the tribal south, from the dry deserts of the east to the humid forests of the west, from the depths of the Afar Depression to the heights of the Simien Mountains. He has covered them all - many times. He visits Ethiopia regularly, leads the occasional specialist tour and loves Ethiopia and its people. His infectious enthusiasm and knowledge is evident throughout the book.
Content
List of Maps, Charts and Tables, Preface, Dedication, Foreword, Introduction, Ethiopia, Ethiopia Briefing, Places to see, Things to do, Things to buy, Suggested Itineraries, People, Places and Fauna, Addis Ababa, Northern Highlands, Rift Valley East, East of Awash, Rift Valley South, Lower Omo Valley, Bale Mountains, Road to Gambela, Road to the Southwest, Fauna, Reference, Information for Travellers, Maps of Ethiopia, History of Ethiopia, Myths, About Ethiopia, Speak Ethiopian, Glossary, Additional Information, Appendix, Bibliography, Notes, Index, Acknowledgements