Behind the Scenes for December 2011 and beyond ... 

Architectural Addis – Sunday 11 December

Buildings from yesteryear. A three-hour insight into the city’s former glory. Led by architectural enthusiast and historian, get to see places you normally bypass. Meeting Hilton Carpark Sunday 10:00 AM—1:00 PM. 350ETB per person.

From Bean to Export ... What makes it the best cup of coffee? – Saturday 17 December

A brief but extensive overview covering processing, cup tasting and lab quality control – right here in the city. Get inside the tasting laboratory, see the state of art sorting equipment and methods, the sacks arriving from the source and the bagged items ready for export.

You have an opportunity to buy freshly roasted coffee this morning. The price for 1kg is 14USD including VAT. (This time only 1kg bags available). Meeting Hilton Carpark. 9:00 AM—1:00 PM. 350ETB per person.

Uplifting Photography in the Danakil Depression – 15-21 February 2012

7 days/6 nights of culture and colour to be captured by camera. The Danakil trip will be led by 2 experienced photographers and will concentrate on colours, capturing live volcano activity, night time exposures and how to capture those ‘once in a lifetime’ shots. The full picture – Afar from the north (fly from Addis to start from Mekele) to the south (Awash driving in 4WDs). Based on 10 participants with an experienced team of guides, cooks, scouts and comfortable 4WDs. Suitable for all levels of interest in photography!

For more information and details, please contact Pamela 0913 195 854, destinationethiopiatours(at)gmail.com