Botanical Tours in Ethiopia
The flora of Ethiopia contains in the region of 4500 plant species with a large number of endemics. This unique flora is found in a variety of habitat types ranging from rain forest to desert in a landscape characterised by massive mountain ranges. The upland Ethiopia has been, in much of the country, severely impacted by humans for many centuries but large tracks of natural vegetation remain in some parts of Ethiopia. Elsewhere the landscape is dominated by unique traditional agricultural systems.
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Desalegn Desissa organizes and
leads expert botanical tours in Ethiopia. These tours not only
focus on discovering the flora but also pay special attention to
the relations between people, plants and their
environment. |
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Contact: e-mail: desissa@yahoo.co.uk Postal address: Code 1000 P.O.Box 21685 Addis Ababa Ethiopia |
| Botanical tours can be organised for various
lengths of time to fit people's requirements. Typically tours
will last around two weeks but much shorter trips can also be
set up. Tourists who desire to discover Ethiopia's architectural
and historical heritage as well as its natural history can also
be accommodated.
Due to the poor nature of the road network and infrastructure in much of the country, travelling in Ethiopia can often be challenging. However, Desalegn Desissa's vast field experience and ability to speak a number of local languages will smooth your visit. |
A typical two week tour will include:
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