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Travel - Internal Air Ethiopian Airlines runs internal flights to over 40 towns, although services may be infrequent. Airports throughout Ethiopia are currently being upgraded in a step to encourage tourism. Ethiopian Airlines also operates an Historic Route Service for tourists taking in the country's world-famous historic sites. Departure tax Birr10. Rail The only operative line runs between Addis Ababa and Djibouti, via Dire Dawa and Harar. Travellers should be prepared for occasional delays. Road A good network of all-weather roads exists to most business and tourist centres. Otherwise, 4-wheel-drive vehicles are recommended. Frequent fuel shortages can make travel outside Addis Ababa very difficult. Vehicle travel after dark outside Addis Ababa is risky. Traffic drives on the right. Bus: Services are run by the Government as well as private companies and they operate throughout the country. The bus terminus can provide schedules and tickets, although it is unusual for tourists to attempt to use this service. Bus trips can be slow as there is often a lengthy wait to assemble a convoy (necessary in more dangerous areas). Taxi: Available in Addis Ababa and other major towns. Painted blue and white, they sometimes offer service on a shared basis. Fares should be negotiated before travelling. There are also minibus taxis which offer cheap and frequent shared travel in Addis Ababa. Car hire: This is available from Avis and Hertz in Addis Ababa. Documentation: A British driving licence is valid for up to one month, otherwise the visitor needs to obtain a temporary Ethiopian driving licence on arrival. |