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ETHIOPIA Hunting Information

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Hunting Ethiopia
Ethiopia covers a large portion of the Horn of Africa and shares borders with Sudan, Kenya, Somalia and Djibouti. For decades Ethiopia has been a legendary hunting destination, especially famous for its Elephants. It is also the only country in which one can find the Moutain Nyala as well as hunt the iconic Bongo or Markhor which are as beautiful and exciting as they are challenging.

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Despite numerous political crisis and wars waged in the last twenty years, Ethiopia, unlike its neighbor Somalia, offers unique hunting possibilities in exciting and fascinating geographical regions.

Ethiopia has been celebrated by such famous writers as Raimbaud, Henry de Montfreid and Fran霈殃s Guyot and it is useful to read the works of these authors before beginning a journey to this country. Even though these books have been written decades ago, they enable today's hunter to more fully experience the atmosphere of this beautiful country.

In addition to the magnificent Mountain Nyala (Tragelaphus Buxtoni), Ethiopia is home to a varied wildlife spread out over different regions in the country that include the following, the Greater Kudu (Tragelaphus Strepsiceros), Lesser Kudu (Tragelaphus Imberbis), Beisa Oryx (Oryx Gazella Beisa), Nile Buffalo (Syncerus Caffer Aequinoxialis), Neumann's Hartebeest (Alcelaphus Buselaphus Lelwel), Defassa Waterbuck (Kobus Defassa), Harnessed Bushbuck (Tragelaphus Scriptus), Gerenuk (Litocranius Walleri), Bohor Reedbuck (Redunca Redunca), Grant's Gazelle (Gazella Grantii), Soemmering's Gazelle (Gazella Soemmeringi), Oribi (Ourebia Ourebi), Klipspringer (Oreotragus Oreotragus), Kirk Dik-Dik (Madoqua Kirki), Gunther's Dik-Dik (Madoqua Guentheri Smithi), Giant Forest Hog (Hylochoerus Meinertzhagenii), Bushpig (Potamochoerus Porcus), Warthog (Phacochoerus Aethiopicus).

Among the predators are the distinguished Black-Backed Jackal (Canis mesomelas), Side-Striped Jackal (Canis Adustus) and Spotted Hyena (Crocuta Crocuta). Lions and Leopards are also available to hunt in Ethiopia and are present in large numbers. Hunting Lion is only done by tracking. Ethiopia issues more licenses for hunting Leopards than any other country in Africa.

Hunting in Ethiopia follows specific rules. A species can only be hunted in those areas that have been designated for hunting that particular species. Unfortunately for hunters interested in hunting Elephant or the Neumann's Hartebeest, these species can be hunted in theory only, no land has been designated for their hunting in Ethiopia as of yet.

There is no hunting season in Ethiopia and therefore it is theoretically possible to hunt all year round. The best time of year for hunting Ethiopia is from October through June. The months of July, August and September can be particularly wet.

The hunting areas in Ethiopia are spread out over a large portion of the country. The larger areas are mainly located in the southern half of the country and south of the capital, Addis Ababa. The Omo Valley, Bale province, Arusi mountains and Bale Mountains to the south as well as the Danakil region and the Afar region to the north are the most frequented hunting areas.

The hunting areas in Ethiopia are open territories, not fenced. Hunting concessions are leased and managed by hunting outfitters. There are less than half a dozen hunting outfitters in Ethiopia and the professional hunters are mostly English speaking (American, South African or white Zimbabwean).

Hunting in Ethiopia is done on foot except for the Mountain Nyala for which hunting is most often done on horseback. It should be known that Mountain Nyala hunting can be very physically demanding and is similar to hunting sheep or Bongo. It is often described as a "vertical" Bongo hunt due to the difficulty negotiating the terrain. While hunting Mountain Nyala, flying camps are often the standard. Elsewhere in Ethiopia the hunting camps are tent camps and are usually large and quite comfortable.

The hunting areas are accessible only by road from Addis Ababa and the drive is on average 5 to 10 hours depending upon the location of the area you will be hunting and the road conditions.

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Finding a Hunting Outfitter in Ethiopia

The single most important thing you need to do to ensure that you are booking with a good hunting outfitter is check their references. The outfitter should provide you with more than a few references, especially clients who have hunted with them within the last year and you should call many of them.

Click here to check out our Ethiopia Hunting Reports, a section where you can find or post more detailed Hunting Reports. Or visit our forums where you can interact with other hunters and industry professionals, post questions or read what others are discussing about hunting in Ethiopia by clicking here.

We are all empowered by learning from each other and we encourage you to make educated decisions based upon honest information and real experience.


Ethiopia Hunting Areas Map and Satellite Imagery
Click here for Ethiopia hunting areas map, country and satellite imagery maps.

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Climate in Ethiopia
There are three main seasons in Ethiopia, with temperatures depending on the altitude. The lowlands are generally hot and humid, with cooler temperatures in the Ethiopian Highlands. The dry season runs from October to May and is the most pleasant time to visit, while June to September is the rainy season.

There are three main seasons in Ethiopia, with temperatures depending on the altitude. The lowlands are generally hot and humid, with cooler temperatures in the Ethiopian Highlands. The dry season runs from October to May and is the most pleasant time to visit, while June to September is the rainy season.

Ethiopian climate varies according to the different topographical regions. The central plateau has a moderate climate with minimal seasonal temperature variation. The mean minimum during the coldest season is 6DC (43DF), while the mean maximum rarely exceeds 26DC (79DF). Temperature variations in the lowlands are much greater, and the heat in the desert and Red Sea coastal areas is extreme, with occasional highs of 60DC (140DF). Heavy rainfall occurs in most of the country during June, July, and August. The High Plateau also experiences a second, though much milder, rainy season between December and February. Average annual precipitation on the central plateau is roughly 122 cm (48 in). The northern provinces receive less rainfall, and the average annual precipitation in the Ogaden is less than 10 cm (4 in). The westernmost region of Ethiopia receives an annual rainfall of nearly 200 cm (80 in). Severe droughts affected the country in 1982?4,1987?8, and 1991.

Weather Underground provides a very detailed look at current weather conditions, weather forecasts, a history and almanac for predicting average weather conditions during the time while you will be traveling in that part of the world. Click here for Ethiopia's climate and temperature forecast.

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Ethiopia Hunting Season & When Hunting is Allowed
- Hunting Season - January 1st to December 31st (all year round)
- Trophy hunting is allowed throughout the year with the one exception of the Nile Crocodile that is restricted to be hunted only from May 1st to November 30th as they lay their eggs the rest of the year.
- Trophy hunting may take place within the hours of daylight during the hunting season.
- Hunting is allowed at night with artificial light but only for nocturnal species such as Lion, Leopard, Hyena, Jackals and smaller cat species such as Serval and Genet. The Giant Forest Hog does is not classified under nocturnal species and therefore cannot be hunted at night.
- The Ethiopian government strictly controls the minimum number of days for a hunting safari based upon the species being hunted. Above and beyond the government regulations, the hunting outfitter may also impose their own guidelines as to the minimum number of days required to hunt certain species or combination of species.
- A 21 day hunting safari is the minimum number of days required to be able to hunt Mountain Nyala or dangerous game.
- A 15 day hunting safari is the minimum number of days required to be able to hunt any other species available on a hunting license.
- A maximum of one trophy per species may be harvested, per hunting client per hunting permit with the exception of Warthogs, Bushpigs and Baboons while on a Leopard or Lion hunt as these animals may be used as bait.
- Hunting of female is prohibited. Should such animal be taken, the professional hunter will be fined double the license fee, however the trophy can still be exported.
- Based on the SCI record book minimum scoring system the minimum legal trophy size is to be reached. Should an animal be taken under the minimum score, the professional hunter will be fined a 25% penalty fee on the license fee, however the trophy can still be exported.
- All animals are subject to quota availability.
- Baiting with domestic animals is not permitted.
- Hunting with dog(s) is not permitted.
- Bowhunting is permitted.

Ethiopia defines two categories of land where hunting is permitted; controlled hunting concessions which will give the sole hunting right to one outfitter and open hunting areas which will give the hunting right to the outfitters who financially contribute to the area and share the allocated quota.

You will find information about the bird hunting season in Ethiopia near the bottom of this page.

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Species to Hunt in Ethiopia
Ethiopia offers a good selection of species for trophy hunting, including the famous Mountain Nyala, probably the most revered spiral horned antelope. Ethiopia also offers a large variety of species, however it is not because a species is available through a hunting license that this species is available on quota anywhere in the country.

Click here to visit AfricaHunting.com complete list of species available to hunt in Ethiopia.


Shot Placement Guide for the Perfect Shot
Click here to visit our shot placement guide, the most comprehensive shot placement guide of African game online.

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Bowhunting in Ethiopia
Bowhunting in Ethiopia started in 2005 and the government of Ethiopia does not have any restrictions on species hunted with a bow. This country offers tremendous opportunities for bow hunters however few operators have the experience to conduct bowhunting safaris, so careful selection of the hunting outfitter is very important.

Ethiopia does not have an additional bow qualification for professional hunters.

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Importation of Bows & Arrows into Ethiopia
It is legal for hunters to import bows for bowhunting purposes into Ethiopia and no import permit is required.

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Minimum Equipment Requirements for Bowhunting in Ethiopia
Ethiopia does not have any minimum equipment requirements for bowhunting so common sense will apply or here below find the requirements for South Africa.
- Big Game
Bow Kinetic Energy 80 ft/lbs
Arrow Weight 700 grain
(Elephant, Rhino, Hippo, Buffalo)
- Medium Game
Bow Kinetic Energy 70 ft/lbs
Arrow Weight 550 grain
(Kudu, Eland, Oryx / Gemsbok, Hartebeest, Wildebeest, Zebra, Giraffe, Sable Antelope, Roan Antelope, Waterbuck, Tsessebe, etc.)
- Small Game
Bow Kinetic Energy 40 ft/lbs
Arrow Weight 400 grain
(Warthog, Nyala, Springbok, Impala, Blesbok, Duiker, Steenbok, Ostrich, Caracal, Black-Backed Jackal, Game Birds, etc.)

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Minimum Equipment Requirements for Rifle Hunting in Ethiopia
- There is no minimum equipment requirement for rifle hunting in Ethiopia.
- Ethiopia does not require a minimum energy (Eo - muzzle velocity) for calibers used.

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Traveling with Firearms & Ammunition
Traveling to Africa usually requires taking at least a couple of different airlines as well as departing from several countries whose laws and regulations are constantly changing. And they all have their own rules, regulations and laws for which it is your responsibility to be aware and in compliance with all of them. For this reason you should read the Africa Hunting article on Laws & Regulations for Hunters Traveling with Weapons by clicking here.

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Permits & Importation of Firearms & Ammunition into Ethiopia
The following section contains the basic information you will need to know, for more detailed information you should read Africa Hunting article on Importation or Transiting Procedures Through Countries with Weapons by clicking here, especially if you are transiting through or traveling to another country.

- Temporary importation of firearms and ammunition into Ethiopia is NOT free of charge, please check with your outfitter as to the current charges. The process is usually quick and easy.

- Your hunting outfitter will send you a form to fill out and return to them so they can arrange for your firearms and ammunition temporary import/export permits months prior to your arrival as required by the government of Ethiopia. This permit will be based upon the firearm information you provide to your outfitter so it is very important that you carefully consider which firearms you will be bringing with you, as once you have submitted the form you will not be able to change your mind. It is very important that all weapons serial numbers be exactly the same when you arrive as what was issued on your import/export permit. Last minute changes of mind cause more problems regarding gun permits than any other reason. Exact number of ammunition is also important.

- A hunting license can only be purchased from the Wildlife Department once the necessary temporary importation of firearms and ammunition permit(s) has been issued by the Ministry of Internal Security in Ethiopia.

- In the event the hunting client chooses to use a firearm(s) from the hunting outfitter, required firearms and ammunition permit(s) has still to be applied for by the hunting outfitter and issued by the Ministry of Internal Security in Ethiopia before a hunting license can be purchased from the Wildlife Department.

- There is a limit of three firearms per hunter that may be imported into Ethiopia for trophy hunting purposes.

- A maximum of one hundred and twenty (120) rounds of ammunition may be imported per hunting rifle and two hundred (200) shells of ammunition per shotgun, however you may encounter greater restrictions from the airline(s) you are traveling on or country you are departing from or other countries you may be visiting or transiting through. For more information on this topic, read the Africa Hunting article, Laws & Regulations for Hunters Traveling with Weapons by clicking here.

- Only ammunition for the specific caliber(s) you are bringing may be imported.

- No automatic, semi-automatic firearms are allowed. Semi-automatic shotguns are allowed.

- No weapons which fall under military categories.

- Handguns are allowed for hunting purposes. A special permit which the safari operator must apply for well prior to the start of the hunt can be requested. This special handgun permit comes at a cost.

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Ethiopia Professional Hunters Association

There is no Professional Hunters Association in Ethiopia.


Association of Bid Game Professional Hunters (AGGC - Association des Guides de Grande Chasse)
Many professional hunters in the former French colonies in Africa are French nationals and members of the Association des Guides de Grande Chasse. Click here to visit ACP web site for more information.


Association of Professional Hunters in France (ACP - Association des Chasseurs Professionnels)
Click here to visit ACP web site for more information.

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Ethiopia Hunting Permits & Licenses
The wildlife authorities and the government of Ethiopia allocates quotas by species to each controlled hunting concessions and open hunting areas on an individual basis.

Your hunting license and permit will be applied for and obtained by your hunting outfitter well prior to your arrival, please check with your outfitter as to the current charges or if the cost of this paperwork is already included in the price of your hunt.

The following is required regarding permits for trophy hunting in Ethiopia:
- A maximum of one trophy per species may be harvested, per hunting client per hunting license, with the exception of Warthogs, Bushpigs and Baboons while on a Leopard or Lion hunt as these animals may be used as bait.
- Clients are only permitted to hunt animals for which a license is issued.
- Hunting licenses cannot be transfered or refunded and they have to be paid prior the commencement of the hunt.
- All animals are subject to quota availability.
- Permits must be issued prior to the hunt commencing.
- A separate permit must be issued for each individual hunting client.
- While hunting on an open hunting areas a 10% surcharge on license fee will be payable.
- License fee for killing or wounding of female, young and/or immature animals is double the standard license fee for that species.
- License fee for killing or wounding of trophies that do not reach the minimum score is fined a 25% penalty fee on the license fee for that species.
- Clients are expected to abide by all Wildlife Hunting Regulations in Ethiopia.


CITIES Permits & U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

The importation of some individual sport hunted trophies requires a CITES permit (i.e. African Elephant, White Rhinoceros and Leopard to name a few), you will need to submit an application to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service if you are planning to import any of the species on their list. You can download the CITIES permit application forms by clicking here. CITES stands for Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, visit their web site at www.cites.org.

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Shipping & Importing Your Hunting Trophies Back
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The Safari Planning Guide
Click here to visit the Africa Hunting Safari Planning Guide, or click the direct links below to visit the individual articles in this section with many useful resources to help you plan and prepare for your African hunting safari:
- Hunting Safari Preparation Timeline
- Safari Planning Resource Guide
- Why You Should Always Use A Hunting Travel Agent!
- Travel, Medical & Evacuation Insurance
- Why You Should Use A Hunting Trophy Shipping & Importation Specialist!
- What You Need to Know About Packing
- Clothing & Footwear List
- Personal Items & Toiletries List
- Hunting Gear List for Rifle Hunters
- Hunting Gear List for Bow Hunters
- Travel Documents & Money
- Tipping Guide

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Camouflage
Camouflage clothing is allowed in Ethiopia during the actual hunt. I would advise that it only be worn during the hunt and not in town or for travel.

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How to Get There
A majority of international hunting clients will fly from their country of origin into Ethiopia on a major international airline via Paris which offers direct flights to Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa.

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Travel Agent Specializing in Hunting Clientele
You may wish to consider using a travel agent that specializes in hunting worldwide or in Africa as they may be familiar with these routes and used to working with these airlines. Specialty travel agents can often get better deals than you can find on major websites or through regular travel agents. I highly recommend TRAVEL EXPRESS, hunting travel specialists, they are the company that I personally use. Jennifer Ginn can help you, she is very knowledgeable and a hunter herself. She can assist you with all aspects of your hunting travel planning from airfare, lodging and car rentals to entry visa's, firearm permits, etc... Click here to visit TRAVEL EXPRESS website www.TravelExpressAgency.com.



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International Airport in Ethiopia
- City: Addis Ababa - capital of Ethiopia
Bole International Airport
Airport Code ADD
Located 5 miles (8 km) southeast of the city of Addis Ababa

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Major Airlines Flying into Ethiopia

Ethiopian Airlines
www.ethiopianairlines.com


Air France
www.airfrance.us

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Travel Information
Click here to view the Africa Hunting travel information section, or the direct links below, with many useful articles and resources to help you plan your travel for your African hunting safari, including:
- Importation or Transiting Procedures Through Countries with Weapons
- Laws & Regulations for Hunters Traveling with Weapons
- Airports & Airlines
- Value Added Tax (VAT) Refunds
- Embassies & Consulates

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Visa & Travel Documents
All foreigners must be in possession of a passport that will remain valid for at least six months after the intended date of departure from Ethiopia as well as a round trip airline ticket.

To find out if you need to apply for a Visa in advance, a great resource with free information is Travel Document System (TDS) at www.traveldocs.com. If you are in need of a visa, Travel Document System is nationally recognized as a leading authority in the field of international Travel Documents. Travelers are quite often not sure of the specific requirements or documentation required to enter into a foreign country. TDS helps international travelers easily understand what is specifically required of them in order to gain passage into another country and provides visa services for U.S. citizens to most countries for which an entry visa is required www.traveldocs.com.

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Traveler's Health & ImmunizationsA valid yellow fever inoculation certificate or International Health Certificate including yellow fever proof of vaccination is required upon arrival from all countries to enter Ethiopia.

CDC recommends that you see a health-care provider who specializes in Travel Medicine. Find a travel medicine clinic near you by clicking here. If you have a medical condition, you should also share your travel plans with any doctors you are currently seeing for other medical reasons.

Recommended Vaccinations Include:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Typhoid
- Meningococcal Meningitis
- Rabies
- Tuberculosis
- Routine vaccination if you are not up-to-date including Influenza, Polio, MMR (measles/mumps/rubella) and DPT (diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus)

Malaria prophylactics medication is highly recommended and should be considered as mandatory, however we suggest that you visit the Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) for their recommendations for travel in Ethiopia as mosquitoes in this country are resistant to some antimalarial drugs.

The CDC is most credible online resource for up to date health information. Click here to visit the section dedicated to Traveler's Health specific to Ethiopia. Information about vaccinations, diseases, prevention, tips and much more can be found here.


Malaria Map of Ethiopia
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Malaria Maps of Africa
Click here for Africa malaria maps, distribution model, endemic / epidemic risk areas, duration of malaria transmission season and duration of malaria transmission season.



Emergency Evacuation and Field Rescue Membership

No matter if it's your first or fifth time hunting in Africa, unavoidable accidents do happen. Whether a medical or security emergency, an evacuation from a remote part of Ethiopia could cost well over $100,000. I strongly recommend that anyone traveling to Ethiopia purchase a membership with Global Rescue, the only crisis response company that provides hunters with medical and security evacuation and consultation services anywhere in the world, even the most remote areas. Their deployable teams of paramedics and special operations veterans, backed by on-staff physicians and the specialists at Johns Hopkins Medicine, will get to you wherever you are, by any means necessary, and evacuate you all the way to your home country hospital of choice.
Member benefits include:
- 24hr medical advisory services from critical care paramedics and in-house physicians
- Specialists at Johns Hopkins Medicine available in real-time
- Field Rescue from the point of illness or injury
- Evacuation back to the member's home hospital of choice
- Global network of medical Centers Of Excellence
- Deployable medical and security teams
- Evacuation services provided up to $500,000

Memberships start at $119

If you would like to purchase a membership or have additional questions, Global Rescue can be reached anytime at +1 (617) 459-4200, or via www.globalrescue.com, click here.



Travel Advisory from The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs

What you should know before you go. You may obtain international travel information by country, warnings for travelers about crime and public announcements about travel abroad in addition to so much other valuable information http://travel.state.gov.

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Embassies & Consulates
Ethiopia Embassy in the USAwww.ethiopianembassy.org

Click here for a complete searchable database of all embassies and consulates from every country in the world including Ethiopia.

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Bird Hunting Season in Ethiopia
No information at this time.

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Tourism in Ethiopia
The Ethiopia Official Government Tourism web site (Ethiopia Ministry Of Culture & Tourism) is a good place to explore what options are available for travel outside of your hunting safari, www.tourismethiopia.org. Your hunting safari outfitter may also offer short excursions up to extensive touring through their company as well.

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General Information about Ethiopia
- Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
- Population 78,250,000
- Capital City Addis Ababa (3,150,000)
- Languages Amharic (official), English, Oromigna, Tigrigna, Somaligna, Guaragigna, Sidamigna and numerous tribal dialects.
- Official Currency Birr (ETB). Denominations in 100, 50, 10, 5 and 1 Birr bank notes. To view images of these banknotes, click here.
- Electricity, the Ethiopian standard is 220/240 volts, three-pin and two-pin 15 amp outlets. Most lodges/camps have generator(s) to power the electricity through rechargeable batteries therefore it is recommended to bring a small power inverter that plugs into a cigarette lighter to invert 12V DC Power to 110V AC for recharging in the hunting vehicle. Generator(s) in most camps are only run during the morning and evening hours and sometimes can be run at other times by special request. Be sure to check with your hunting outfitter in Ethiopia what they are using. Click here for more info.
- Country Dialing Code 251

Click here for more information about Ethiopia from the CIA World Factbook which supplies a multitude of facts about Ethiopia.

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Official Government Web Site Of The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
www.ethiopar.net
 
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ETHIOPIA Species to Hunt

These species may be available on the hunting license in the country; however they may not be available on quota anywhere in the country. Also individual hunting outfitters may or may not be given any quota or have any remaining licenses left for some species.

Some of these species may not be able to be imported back into your country of residence. You can find information on the importation of sport hunted trophies at the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service at Permits or the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) at www.cites.org.

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Big Five Species
(click on animal name for detailed info and pictures)
Buffalo North East African/Nile
Leopard
Lion

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Animal Species
(click on animal name for detailed info and pictures)
African Wild Cat
Baboon Gelada
Baboon Hamadryas
Baboon Olive
Bat-Eared Fox
Bushbuck Abyssinian
Bushbuck Menelik
Bushbuck Nile

Bushpig
Caracal
Crocodile Nile
Dik-Dik Cordeaux
Dik-Dik Guenther
Dik-Dik Salt's
Duiker Common
Gazelle Grant
Gazelle Bright

Gazelle Soemmerring
Genet Cat
Genet Rusty-Spotted
Gerenuk Northern
Gerenuk Southern

Hartebeest Lelwel
Hartebeest Neumann
Hippopotamus
Hog Giant Forest
Hyena Spotted
Jackal Black-Backed
Jackal Golden
Jackal Side-Striped
Klipspringer
Kob White-Eared
Kudu Greater/Abyssinian
Kudu Lesser
Lechwe Nile
Monkey Blue
Monkey Colobus Black and White
Monkey Grivet
Monkey Vervet
Nyala Mountain
Oribi
Oryx Besia
Ostrich
Porcupine Crested
Ratel
Reedbuck Bohor Abyssinian
Reedbuck Chanler Mountain
Reedbuck Bohor Sudan
Serval
Tiang
Warthog
Waterbuck Defassa

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Bird Species
(click on bird name for detailed info and pictures)
 
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Ethiopia Hunting Areas Map

Located north of the Equator, Ethiopia is in eastern Africa in the northern hemispheres. This landlocked country is positioned in northern Africa, and bordered by the countries of Somalia, Kenya, Sudan, Eritria and Djibouti.

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Satellite Imagery of Ethiopia
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Latitude/Longitude 8D 00N, 38D 00E Addis Ababa Capital of Ethiopia
Google Earth lets you fly anywhere on earth to view map, satellite and hybrid imagery. You can explore rich geographical content by zooming in and out and moving the image by using the arrow buttons in the upper left corner or by clicking on the image and dragging it in the direction you wish to explore. Click here to explore Ethiopia.

Ethiopia Hunting Areas
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Ethiopia Major Cities
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Detailed Map of Ethiopia
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Africa
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ETHIOPIA Malaria Map

Gradient Map of Distribution of Endemic Malaria
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Malaria Maps
Malaria prophylactics medication is recommended for visitors to some parts of Africa, ask your hunting outfitter and we suggest that you visit the Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) for their recommendations for travel to your specific destination as mosquitoes in some African countries are resistant to certain antimalarial drugs.


Distribution Model
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Background: This map is a theoretical model based on available long-term climate data. It has a resolution of about 5x5 km. Although it is reasonably accurate, it is not based on actual malaria data and may not reflect the real malaria status. It shows the theoretical suitability of local climatic, and therefore the potential distribution of stable malaria transmission in the average year. Please note that climatic conditions, and therefore malaria transmission, vary substantially from one year to the next. Malaria control activities can also dramatically alter the malaria transmission situation.
Meaning: Where climate is "suitable" (red = 1), malaria is likely endemic (hypo-, meso-, hyper- or holoendemic). "Suitable" areas may have little or no malaria because of malaria control. Where climate is "unsuitable" (white = 0), malaria is likely epidemic or absent. Some "unsuitable" areas may actually have endemic malaria because of the presence of surface water in an area where there is little or no rain. In the marginally suitable areas (0.1 - 0.9) transmission may occur at steady but low levels (eg eastern Africa), or in strongly seasonal cycles with great inter-annual variation (eg western & southern Africa).
Source: MARA/ARMA (Mapping Malaria Risk in Africa / Atlas du Risque de la Malaria en Afrique)


Endemic / Epidemic Risk Areas
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Background: The malaria distribution model has been re-classified into endemic and epidemic areas. These risk areas have then been used to calculate the number of people living in endemic and epidemic conditions. In Southern Africa (Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa) "endemic" encompasses regions where the climate is 50-100% suitable, whereas in the rest of Africa "endemic" refers to regions where climate is 20-100% suitable. Different cut-offs were used, because in southern Africa malaria is at the limit of its distribution and has been largely reduced through malaria control. Otherwise, all comments on the malaria distribution model apply to this map also.
Meaning: Endemic areas are defined as "areas with significant annual transmission, be it seasonal or perennial". Epidemic areas are defined as "areas prone to distinct inter-annual variation, in some years with no transmission taking place at all". Since this is a theoretical model, areas defined as "endemic" may be "epidemic" in reality, or v.v.
Source: MARA/ARMA (Mapping Malaria Risk in Africa / Atlas du Risque de la Malaria en Afrique)


Duration of Malaria Transmission Season
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Background: These maps are also theoretical models based on available long-term climate data. They have a resolution of about 5x5 km. Although they are reasonably accurate, they are not based on actual malaria data and may not reflect the real malaria status. They are based on the theoretical suitability of local climatic, and therefore the potential duration, onset and end of the malaria transmission season, in the average year. Please note that climatic conditions, and therefore malaria transmission, vary substantially from one year to the next. Malaria control activities can also dramatically alter the malaria transmission situation. More work is ongoing to refine these models.
Meaning: In the Months of Risk model, malaria transmission is strongly seasonal to epidemic (yellow = 1-3 months), seasonal and endemic (light green = 4-6 months) or perennial and endemic (dark green = 7-12 months). Some areas shown as "No transmission" (white) may actually have endemic malaria because of the presence of surface water in an area where there is little or no rain.
Source: MARA/ARMA (Mapping Malaria Risk in Africa / Atlas du Risque de la Malaria en Afrique)


Duration of Malaria Transmission Season
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Background: Based on the seasonality model, these maps simply reflect the first and last month of the average transmission season. All comments on the seasonality model apply to these maps too.
Meaning: The colors indicate the month in which the transmission season starts and ends, in the average year. In a few areas there are two transmission season, so that there are two start and two end of season maps.
Source: MARA/ARMA (Mapping Malaria Risk in Africa / Atlas du Risque de la Malaria en Afrique)
 
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It seems that not many people hunt Ethiopia, and that may explain the lack of hunt reports on the country! In an effort to remedy that situation, I've written a report (more like an enclyopedia, actually) on my hunt in 2016. It can be found at the following link: ETHIOPIA: Northern Operations Africa 2016: https://www.africahunting.com/threads/ethiopia-northern-operations-africa-2016.31260/.
Thanks for posting the link to your hunt report from Ethiopia, a truly valuable resource for anyone looking at hunting in Ethiopia.
 
Thank you for sharing the information. Why are many hunters are not going to Ethiopia?
 
Why are many hunters are not going to Ethiopia?

Ethiopia Travel Advisory​

Travel Advisory
March 7, 2022​

Ethiopia - Level 4: Do Not Travel​


Do not travel to Ethiopia due to armed conflict, civil unrest, communications disruptions, crime, and the potential for terrorism and kidnapping in border areas.

The situation in Addis Ababa is stable. However, there is armed conflict in other areas of Ethiopia, and the security situation may deteriorate without warning. Travel to Ethiopia remains unsafe. U.S. citizens currently in Ethiopia who are considering whether to remain should be aware that the U.S. Embassy is unlikely to be able to assist with departure if the security situation deteriorates and commercial travel options become unavailable.

U.S. officials have had very limited consular access to U.S. citizens detained by Ethiopian authorities. The Government of Ethiopia has previously restricted or shut down internet, cellular data, and phone services during and after civil unrest. Telecommunication, electricity, and other public services remain largely unavailable in the Tigray region as well as other conflict areas. These restrictions impede the U.S. Embassy’s ability to communicate with and provide consular services to U.S. citizens in Ethiopia.
 

Ethiopia Travel Advisory​

Travel Advisory​

March 7, 2022​

Ethiopia - Level 4: Do Not Travel​


Do not travel to Ethiopia due to armed conflict, civil unrest, communications disruptions, crime, and the potential for terrorism and kidnapping in border areas.

The situation in Addis Ababa is stable. However, there is armed conflict in other areas of Ethiopia, and the security situation may deteriorate without warning. Travel to Ethiopia remains unsafe. U.S. citizens currently in Ethiopia who are considering whether to remain should be aware that the U.S. Embassy is unlikely to be able to assist with departure if the security situation deteriorates and commercial travel options become unavailable.

U.S. officials have had very limited consular access to U.S. citizens detained by Ethiopian authorities. The Government of Ethiopia has previously restricted or shut down internet, cellular data, and phone services during and after civil unrest. Telecommunication, electricity, and other public services remain largely unavailable in the Tigray region as well as other conflict areas. These restrictions impede the U.S. Embassy’s ability to communicate with and provide consular services to U.S. citizens in Ethiopia.
I do respect the source of your information but I do not agree with the information, this is what I don't understand did you know the African Union 35 th summit was held in Ethiopia in early Feb 2022, we did;t witness anything us the media told us, what on the ground, and what media reporting completely different, yes we know there is conflict in the country but that is in the north part of the country,
Ethiopia is 426,400 square miles, Ethiopia ranks as the 26th largest country based on physical size. The country is approximately 1,018 miles long and 980 miles wide.


20-21 January 2022: 43rd Ordinary Session of the PRC (Ambassadors)

02-03 February 2022: 40th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council (Ministerial Session)

05-06 February 2022: 35th ordinary Session of the AU Assembly (Heads of State and Government Session)
 
@ETHIO, you can of course disagree with the information provided, but you must realize that it has a material impact, for a number of reasons, on many people's willingness to travel to Ethiopia (or any country with a Level 4 Travel advisory).

First, whether or not the US government has it right, many will rely on its assessment of the level of threat. I know when I last went to Ethiopia there was a state of national emergency and the travel advisory was the same. My outfitter was on the ground and said it was safe to hunt, so I went, but I faced some pretty stiff resistance from my wife and (adult) children, who were not terribly pleased with me. We did see far more military presence (especially in the Danakil) than I have ever seen in any of my many hunts to Africa - whether that reassures someone or scares them even more depends on them.

Further, different people will have differing levels of tolerance for risk, as we've seen recently (in spades) with respect to COVID. With respect to the conferences you note as occurring in Ethiopia recently, I would suggest, without any firsthand knowledge, that many if not all of the attendees would have had the ability to make their own real-time security assessments and would be accompanied by their own personal security or have received assurances from the Government of Ethiopia that such security would be provided. The average hunter has no such knowledge or assurances.

Secondly, I am reliably advised that many insurance companies, whether health or travel, include in their policies limitations on travel to countries under level 4 or similar travel advisories. This could well be a deal-breaker for many people looking to travel, who could not afford the consequences of invalid insurance.

Thirdly, you must understand that for whatever reason, the Western media seems happy to 'play up' the level of threat in Ethiopia. At one point, we were told that Addis itself was virtually surrounded by rebel forces and the government near to collapse. Obviously, that was nonsense, but it doesn't take many of these types of reports for people to decide that there are other places to hunt.

Lastly, and this is unrelated to the current security situation, you must realize that Ethiopia is a very (very) expensive place to hunt, and that their hunting system is to my knowledge, unique in Africa. In Ethiopia you are required to pay trophy fees for animals in advance, and you are given no refund if you fail to collect those animals (I paid $5000 for a leopard and never saw one). Further, the trophy fees are quite substantial, especially when compared to trophy fees elsewhere. For example, trophy fees for elephant in Zimbabwe are lower than the trophy fee for mountain nyala. As well, you cannot add animals once you are on the ground, something possible everywhere else. And, of course, day rates are very high when compared to rates in most (but not all) other countries. These (unusual) rules tend to deter many hunters.

So even when the security situation is stable, it's unlikely that Ethiopia will receive many hunters. It's a competitive world out there and unless you are looking for particular species which are unavailable anywhere else (as I was), you will likely hunt elsewhere.

I should add that I just sent in my deposit this week on an Ethiopian hunt in early 2024 for the two bushbuck found only in Ethiopia (and a few ancillary animals). That was the earliest I could get a permit for both animals at the same time. So some of us will still go!
 

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