Forget the famine pics, Ethiopia might not be rich in the Western sense but it certainly is in a cultural and historical sense (humanity began around here), and there are sights here to rival some of the best in the world. It's not on the tourist map as such and this is a blessing to those who want to do a bit of discovery. Suck it and see.
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Budget Accommodation in Ethiopia
Cheap beds are plentiful and a night in a budget hotel (bed, no other furniture to speak of and a shared bathroom but what more do you need?) will set you back in the region of US$2 - 3. If you want to pay a little more you might get your own bathroom and a meal included.
A Traveller's Budget for Ethiopia
If you want to get around the country then your best bet is to take a bus if you're travelling between the major towns, or a minibus, shared taxi or pick up truck for the less mainstream routes. It's still possible to ride in a horse drawn cart here but don't expect to get anywhere anytime soon, this mode of transport is for the truly relaxed amongst us.
Budget Activities in Ethiopia
Spend some time at the Rift Valley Lakes, an amazing chillout spot teeming with birdlife
Ride a donkey through the Bale Mountains national Park
Go trekking in the Simien mountains
Raft down the Omo river, although it will take a chunk out of your budget.
Experience Foreigner Frenzy from mobs of noisy children in rural Ethiopia
