TRAVEL
TIPS
| Driving |
TBA |
| Currency |
(ETB)
Birr |
| Electrical |
220 Volts |
| Telephones |
Country
Code 251, City Code, Addis Adaba 1+6D, Nazareth 2+6D, Dessie
3+6D, North Region 4+6D |
Customs:
A valid Ethiopian visa is required for entry. Evidence of yellow
fever immunization is required if entering from an area where
it is endemic.
Climate and clothing:
Lightweight woolens and light wraps are appropriate year round.
Umbrellas and lined raincoats are necessary in February and March
and from June to September.
Health: Medical facilities
and some modern medicines are available in Addis Ababa. Take reasonable
precautions regarding food and drink. Tapwater is not potable.
The altitude in Addis Ababa can cause dizziness and adversely
affects those with cardiopulmonary conditions or asthma. Health
conditions in the countryside are poor. All immunizations, particularly
for children, should be up to date before arrival in the country.
Telecommunications:
Long-distance telephone and telegraph service is available to
the large towns in Ethiopia, to the US, and to most European and
many African countries. Addis Ababa is eight time zones ahead
of eastern standard time.
Transportation: The
most direct air routes from the US to Addis Ababa are via Frankfurt,
London, Nairobi, Rome, or Athens. International airlines link
Addis Ababa to Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia. Ethiopian
Airlines also serves the interior. Municipal bus transportation
is likely to be crowded, but taxis are available from the National
Tourist Office at reasonable rates.
