Your complete packing companion for travelling through Ethiopia — whether you’re exploring the Omo Valley, trekking the Simien Mountains, or relaxing by the Rift Valley lakes. You receive this guide as part of your information pack when you book with us, but you can receive it for free now by providing your email address. 

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This free 7-page guide includes:
✅ A 1-page printable checklist — all the essentials in one easy-to-tick list.
✅ Region-specific advice — what to bring for Danakil, Addis, Gheralta, Simien and more.
✅ Eco-friendly swaps — how to reduce plastic, water use, and waste while travelling.
✅ Cultural guidance — how to dress respectfully and comfortably in every region.
✅ Local shopping tips — what you can buy in-country to support local businesses.
✅ “What not to pack” section — avoid banned, bulky, or culturally inappropriate items.
✅ Weather breakdowns by region — to help you plan what to wear year-round.
✅ Ethical extras — how to pack in harmony with people, planet, and purpose.

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🌱 Why It’s Worth Downloading

Preparing for Ethiopia can feel overwhelming — new climate, new customs, new logistics.
But with the right guidance, it becomes easy, purposeful, and exciting.

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This guide helps you:
🌿 Pack efficiently for all regions and seasons.
🌿 Respect local culture and traditions through your clothing choices.
🌿 Travel lighter, smarter, and more sustainably.
🌿 Avoid common mistakes (like bringing things you can’t use or aren’t allowed to bring).
🌿 Support local communities with ethical choices from the start of your journey.

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💚 Who It’s For

This guide was designed for:

• Ethical travellers who care about cultural respect and sustainability.

• First-time visitors to Ethiopia who want to pack confidently.

• Return travellers looking to lighten their footprint and travel smarter.

• Anyone planning an adventure — from the highlands to the desert.

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🧳 Ready to Start Packing for Purpose?

Provide your email to get your free Ethical Ethiopia Packing Guide — complete with a 1-page printable checklist and 6 pages of expert advice from our local guides. We will send it to you immediately, please check your inbox and junk email in case it got lost .