4 Hidden Destinations in Africa
Ethiopia
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Ethiopia · Tigray Region
Perched atop a flat-topped mountain, this ancient monastery is accessible only by scaling a sheer cliff face with a rope, and only men are permitted to make the perilous ascent.
Dating back to the 6th century, Debre Damo is one of Ethiopia's oldest and most revered monasteries, housing priceless illuminated manuscrip...
Ethiopia · Tigray
Perched precariously on a sheer cliff face, this ancient rock-hewn church is so remote and challenging to reach, its existence feels like a miracle of faith and will.
To enter Maryam Korkor, one must undertake a demanding climb up a mountain with sheer drops, then navigate a narrow ledge before a final asc...
Ethiopia · Tigray Region
To pray in this ancient Ethiopian church, you must first scale a sheer 60-foot cliff face, traverse a narrow ledge, and then climb another perilous rock wall—all without ropes.
Perched precariously on a rock pinnacle over 8,400 feet above sea level, Abuna Yemata Guh is one of Ethiopia's oldest and most inaccessible ...
Ethiopia · Afar Region
Prepare to step onto what feels like an alien planet, where volcanic activity paints the landscape in surreal, toxic hues of green, yellow, and red.
This scorching basin, one of the hottest and lowest places on Earth, features kaleidoscopic acidic hot springs bubbling with otherworldly mi...