Author Archives: Sara Genene

About Sara Genene

I am a traveler... on an endless journey of self-discovery!

Afroalpine Leas: Seven Days Trekking in Bale Mountains

Posted on March 29, 2019

Waking up within a small tent, surrounded by frosty ground, and in unbearably cold weather, was an instant reminder of being on the roof of Africa – which actuates you to venerate the warmth of sun as if it’s for … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Africa, Ethiopiia, Nature, The Bale Mountains, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged Afro-alpine in Bale Mountains, Birding In Ethiopia, Birds In Bale mountains Ethiopia, Blue winged goose, Chestnut-naped francolin, Ethiopian Wolf, Finch Habera waterfall, Mount Wassyma, Rock Hyrax, Sanetti Plateau, The Bale Mountains, The Bale Mountains National Park, Trekking in Bale Mountains, Upper Web Valley, Wassyma, Web River | 3 Comments

Gaysay Grassland: Seven Days Trekking In Bale Mountains

Posted on July 13, 2018

One of the five distinctive habitats of the Bale national park, Gaysay Grassland is a suitable home to one of the distinctive animals and only the land of Ethiopia can flaunt to the world – the Mountain Nyala. Traversed by … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Africa, Ethiopia, Nature, The Bale Mountains, Travel, Uncategorized, Wildlife | Tagged Bale, Bale Mountains National Park, Dinsho, Dinsho Trail, Ethiopia, Gaysay Grassland, Mountain Nyala, The Bale Mountains, Trekking in Bale Mountains | 7 Comments

ROAD TRIP: Seven Days Trekking In Bale Mountains

Posted on May 29, 2018

It’s a road trip through Ethiopian highlands, heightened by the magnificent picturesque landscape to an impressive destination. It’s a road trip unspooled series of treasured images, history and unique signatures of towns and villages studded along the way. It’s a … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Ethiopia, Road Trip, The Bale Mountains, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged Arsi, Arsi Highland, Asella, Bekoji, Derartu Tulu Hotel, Dinsho, Dinsho Kollo, Dodola, Gaysay Grassland, Haile Gebreselassie, Mount Chilalo, Oromia Region, The Bale Mountains, The Bale Mountains National Park | 5 Comments

Introduction: Seven Days Trekking In The Bale Mountains

Posted on March 16, 2018

It’s a journey which started somewhere from deep inside of a longing soul to go back home and to check off a bucket list – The Bale Mountains. Actual path which involved crossing the world from Brussels to Addis Ababa … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Africa, Ethiopia, Nature, Photography, Quote of the day, Travel, Uncategorized, Wildlife | Tagged Bale, Dinsho, Ethiopia, Ethiopian Wolf, Harenna Forest, Mountain Niyala, Paul Theroux, Sanattie Plateau, Sof Omar Caves, The Bale Mountains, The Bale Mountains National Park, The Tao Of Travel, Trekking in Bale Mountains, Tulu Dimtu | 12 Comments

ETHIOPIA: EXPLORING THE ROOF OF AFRICA

Posted on January 24, 2018

It is always good to go back HOME – ETHIOPIA. Coming soon is – My seven days trekking in The Bale Mountains travel memoir. There is no place like HOME!

Posted in Adventure, Africa, Ethiopiia, Landscape, Travel | Tagged Bale Mountains, Ethiopia, The Bale Mountain National Park | 6 Comments

Ethiopian Gastronomic Journey in Belgium I

Posted on August 23, 2017

Food is a key to open the gate, on a delicious path way into another culture. My Ethiopian wanderlust takes me to a whole new world, yet again to explore and learn. Belgium is the destination and food is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Ethiopia, Food, Food Travel, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged Belgian Choclate, Belgian cusines, Belgian Fries, Belgium, Ethiopian food travel, Flemish Regional Delights | 10 Comments

Bird Watching In Ethiopia I

Posted on July 11, 2017

The landscape of Ethiopia is surprisingly diverse as being one of the countries from the horn of Africa. The land of Ethiopia hosts from lush grass land, savanna, forest to desert. This diversity brings out abundance in bird life and … Continue reading →

Posted in Addis Ababa, Africa, Birds, Book, Ethiopia, Photo Essay, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged Bird Watching, Bird Watching In Ethiopia, Birds In Ethiopia, Birds of the horn of Africa, Ethiopian Endemic Birds | 13 Comments

Dallol: The Danakil Desert Adventure III

Posted on April 24, 2016

A highlight of Danakil Desert Adventure. Uninhabited region, roughly 130 meters below sea level. Holds the official record for high average annual temperature of 35C . Dreamlike colorful wonderland of delicate masterpieces of sulfur that situates in the center … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Afar, Africa, Danakil Depression, Danakil Desert, Erta' Ale Volcano, Ethiopia, Landscape, Photo Essay, Travel, Travel and Tourism, Uncategorized | Tagged Afar, Afar Salt caravans, Dallol, Danakil Desert, Hamed Ela, Salt Canyon, Salt hill, Salt miners Afar, Salt Mining, Yellow lake | 7 Comments

Lake Assale: The Danakil Desert Adventure II

Posted on January 4, 2016

Lies at -116 m below sea level. It is one of the SALT LAKES in the northern end of the Danakil Depression. Lake Assale (Asale) is an ex harbor of the Red Sea, also known as Lake Karum – CATHARTIC, … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Africa, Danakil Depression, Danakil Desert, Ethiopia, Travel and Tourism | Tagged Abala, Afar Camel Caravan, Berhale, Camel Caravan, Danakil Depression, Hamed Ela, Lake Afrera, Lake Asale, Lake Assale, Lake Karum, Salt Caravan | 9 Comments

Erta’ Ale: The Danakil Desert Adventure I

Posted on December 8, 2015

Adventurous expedition through Danakil Desert (Danakil Depression) within the Afar region of Ethiopia is more like a transition into an astounding whole new WORLD. Danakil Desert is full of spectacular highlights and electrifying details that begs for bold exploration. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Afar, Danakil Desert, Erta' Ale Volcano, Ethiopia, Lava Lake, Travel and Tourism | Tagged Abala Village, Afar People, Afar Region, Danakil Adventure, Danakil Desert, Dodom Village, Erta' Ale, Erta' Ale volcano, Ethiopia, Lava Lake In Ethiopia | 17 Comments