
Africa’s Great Rift rips a scar through the middle of Ethiopia forming the Afar Depression in the northeast, and continuing for thousands of km’s southwest until reaching lake Turkana on the border of Kenya. The rift, which is still actively forming today, is said to have first begun around 22 million years ago. It was the last significant movement to shape the Earth’s landmass which expands a few extra millimetres every year, and will eventually tear Africa into two parts. The rift valley in southern Ethiopia is especially rewarding offering experiences to immerse in nature, wildlife and rural village life whilst exploring beautiful lakes, hot springs, volcanic hills, rolling grasslands and forests. The warmth and humidity of the lowlands are a welcome delight if you’re arriving from the cooler climes of the north.
