Ethiopia From Above - Africa Aerial View (Drone Film)

Ethiopia is one of Africa’s most beautiful and diverse countries, with spectacular natural landscapes, incredible historic landmarks, and fast growing cities. In this aerial film, I explore Ethiopia from above, showing you some of the country’s most stunning places.
As a travel destination, Ethiopia alternates panoramic mountain views with vast lakes, green highlands with captivating deserts, and high plateaus with mysterious savannahs. Historically, it’s the only African country that was never colonized, and has kept much of its cultural identity. While Christianity and Islam are the main religions, the country is also a patchwork of many different ethnicities, customs, and traditions, including tribes that have managed to retain some of their lifestyle.
But Ethiopia is also a complicated country, with various ethnic and political interests that not always converge. Last year, in 2020, parts of the Northern Tigray region became the scene of a civil war, one that is still ongoing.
The footage in this video was shot in 2019 on a DJI Mavic Pro 2 drone, during a one month journey through the country. Please check the current situation and consult relevant travel advice before visiting.
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Here is a short overview of the places in this cinematic video:
Addis Ababa is Ethiopia’s capital city, and has been growing at a fast pace. It’s the business and economic center of the country. Lalibela is a small city with some remarkable rock-hewn churches, that are Unesco World Heritage. Gondar is perhaps equally impressive with its beautiful Fasil Ghebbi fortress (and various other historic and tourist sights). Aksum is home to the Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion, an iconic place of worship for the Ethiopian Orthodox community.
In the far North is the Abuna Yemata Guh monolithic church, which can only be reached by climbing some of the steep peaks of the epic mountains here, an adventure in itself. The surreal Dallol sulfur pools and salt plains are located in the Danakil Depression, one of the hottest places in the world. Simien is the largest national park in Ethiopia, with spectacular mountains and wildlife.
In the South, the Omo Valley is the ‘star attraction’, with small villages (such as Dorze and Konso) and tribal communities that have long stayed isolated. Arba Minch is a good base to explore the beautiful Nechisar national park, part of the famous Great Rift Valley.

[@stefhoffer]

Ethiopia is a beautiful place with amazing people. I wish everyone there a safe and happy future, and hope the current conflict will be resolved soon. Take care ❤

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[@maniadams2627]

You said a lot about Ethiopia without saying a word. Simply beautiful! Thank you.

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks Dan!

[@ethio-code6509]

Thank you for making this. As an Ethiopian, this gives me goosebumps 😍

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot for watching, you live in such a beautiful place!

[@TheRandomScience]

Amazing shots. Each and every one of them. And definitely learned something new as well. Didn't know Ethiopia was so diverse. Great video.

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot Eric! It also surprised me when traveling there.

[@isaaclove6168]

Beautiful country

[@stefhoffer]

It really is.

[@amharicmoveis3754]

Thanks brother for showing Ethiopia in a beautiful way. It’s so good to see my country in this incredible way. Thanks again 🙏🙏

[@stefhoffer]

Very glad that you liked it. You live in a very beautiful place. Take care!

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[@EthiotendoEdits]

Ethiopia is a country with beautiful culture and history and landscapes Ties with all 3 Abrahamic religions (Christianity, Islam, Judaism) Never colonized over 80 different tribes Has the hottest place on earth orgin of humanity orgin of coffee and thats just scratching the surface I am proud to be ethiopian

[@stefhoffer]

You should be, it's a special place.

[@serafinasantiago4947]

Beautiful Mama Ethiopia! I haven’t been home in decades and can’t stop watching your video again and again. Thank you for this amazing footage 🙏🏻

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot for watching Alexis, glad you enjoy the video :)

[@serafinasantiago4947]

@@stefhoffer The pleasure is all mine 🙏🏻 Danke! Thank you! አመሰግናለሁ!

[@svenheilborn1537]

Congratulations for your national holiday on 28th May Ethiopia from your friends in Germany

[@RyanShirley]

Wow, so many incredible shots!!

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks Ryan, it's such a beautiful place!

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[@fleurh4391]

Amazing shots and beautiful, powerful music!❤

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot Fleur, glad you enjoyed it!

[@jejakale1390]

Ethiopia from above. Amazing

[@bfxcutz8389]

Beautiful world 💫 wow Africa , 🇪🇹

[@chietbrink3977]

Beautiful !!!! Good luck to you Ethiopië !!

[@stefhoffer]

Best of luck indeed, thank you!

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[@explorewithmo7850]

What a amazing video 🤩🤩🤩

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you!

[@a.d.y8499]

What a beautiful video. Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot for watching, happy you enjoyed it!

[@elizabethsolomon1254]

Thank you so much for this😊 🙏

[@ceilconstante7813]

Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for all the information in the description box.

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks for your kind words :)

[@Richard_Rivers]

1:28 Love the transition sync with the sound ❤😊

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you :)

[@rodlambo]

Love You From Ethiopia 💪🇪🇹 Thanks for Your Time and work. RESPECT

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks for watching!

[@Iam-me]

Look like picture of arts from above. Earth s beautiful

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@estifanosberta-samuel2570]

Very heartwarming to see my beautiful homeland in this manner! Thank You! ❤💛💚

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you too!

[@Dagmawi_Andualem]

Great Ethiopia 🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹

[@prakashmena2519]

super work beautiful all places.

[@heneyguide1]

Breathtaking video, I ❤️ it 😘

[@chayareddy6081]

Beautiful 😍 looking forward to visit

[@user-fx2dg8cd9q]

Very well done video man. Thx for sharing

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it :)

[@janbasterfield8200]

The drone videos are my favourite, spectacular scenery with amazing music ! Thank you for all your amazing videos, I have to do a alot of binging to see all these fascinating places I have never been to 😊

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks for your kind words, I'm glad you enjoy the videos!

[@reelhappytravellers2691]

Excellent background view with your super video. You are always new sensations

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot for your kind words, glad you enjoyed it!

[@Dirsanat]

Wow, the videos you make are amazing, I really like them. I see in you what I think of doing in the future, you have amazing skills

[@PhilUKNet]

Beautiful images Stef (as usual!) and nice choice of music 🎵

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot Phil, glad you liked it!

[@alyaebrahim159]

The place looks so beautiful😍

[@jtworld1892]

See this mam

[@Estafwierdo]

It doesn't look so beautiful it's just beautiful

[@kiflaadane5738]

Tanks bro🦁🦁🦁🦁🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹

[@febriandosiregar4133]

Wow.. So stunning city 😍 And I really love the part that shows the trees. They are so beautiful and like neatly arranged by nature. Greetings from Indonesia🇮🇩 👋

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you, it's really a beautiful place :)

[@zabrakbefos8381]

absolutely fantastic! looking forward to come back the myself and to see it again through my drone's camera

[@stefhoffer]

Safe travels!

[@sigitdwihartono9627]

Great video, thanks

[@unopinionated1823]

Wow!

[@lisskayeff6862]

The footage is stunning and the editing is outstanding. You have made a beautiful and moving short film! We live in Melbourne and have been in lockdown for a long time; your films provide much needed joy and a view on a beautiful world.

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot Liss, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Hope we can soon leave lockdowns behind us. Take care!

[@danielleporetti5268]

Woah !! amazing !! thank you !

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you!

[@daanruijter789]

Wonderful footage!

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you Daan!

[@samyethio]

Great shots bro!! Thank you for visiting Ethiopia!

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks Samuel, such an incredible country. Take care!

[@rameshsadhasivam2093]

wonderful!

[@MrMartin66]

I think you are the 1st person exploring the Ethiopia fully, Great work bro💪🏻🙏🏻

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot, it's such a beautiful place. I could easily spend more time there.

[@abelg1243]

not fully bruh

[@MrMartin66]

@@abelg1243 reality is,, filming there restricted,, it's not easily to get permission of Ethiopia official.

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See this brother

[@abyssiniaethiopia7667]

Exellent

[@fayahabesha]

i wish i would there when u made this great video. big respect 🙏

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you :)

[@Airo_ty]

It's ironic as an Ethiopian living there and looking up these clips, but you delivered! Well done man!

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you!

[@abyssiniaethiopia7667]

Que c'est beau et plaisant

[@ahmedinahmed9250]

thanks for the vedeo

[@alyaebrahim159]

I need to subscribe! Thanks for the videos of the places. Someday, Im gonna go out of my country and travel the world.

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you for watching, hope you can travel a lot in the future. Take care!

[@KharalVines]

To those who is reading this, I hope you're okay 😊

[@stefhoffer]

I hope so too :)

[@user-xs2wb6xo3g]

This is absolutely mind blowing images i like it very much the photographing from the sky has beautifying the vedio further more. ethioia is a pice from paradise on earth the combination of different geographical shape in the vedio has shown the uniqueness of ethiopia , few countries has got similar kind of features

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you for your kind words, I really appreciate it :)

[@sobrihamat3576]

Amazing 😉

[@ameenrashid7827]

mashaallah ❤️

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Great work 👌👍Stay connected 🙂

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Great work!

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks!

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[@saberz5151]

I hope i can travel the world too

[@chietbrink3977]

I was looking several times this beautiful video with great drone images. I was wandering did you make this travel independent?

[@jsxnyamnyam]

Good video

[@Gadaamedia7]

Thank you 🙏 These are only northern part of the country. I hope you’ll show the rest parts to the world 🌎 when we’ll have the former peace ✌️

[@stefhoffer]

Would love to come back and see more. Best wishes to you and everyone in Ethiopia.

[@lefrancoethiopienfikrebeza5928]

C'est beau

[@TheRaisham]

Wow! Fantastic. First rate view. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Amazing video content. Drone footage. Great pilot. Awesome!!! ⭐⭐⭐ Wish you continue the success with interesting and useful contents to all... Be consistent to produce good videos in the future... Keep it up! Come & support! ✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot for your comment! I'll do my best to keep producing content in the future.

[@TheRaisham]

@@stefhoffer Most welcome. Keep it going. Happy fly. Godspeed 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻 Hope you can support me too... kzbin.info Really appreciate it ❤️

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[@juandesantiago813]

What a great video Stef! Simply amazing. Congrats. And what an epic music too! Could you tell what the name of the score?

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot, I'm glad you liked it! It's called 'Epic Cinematic Trailer', licensed through Pond5.

[@abelg1243]

its so beautifull but there more place you gotta visit in ethiopia u have to come back

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you, it really is beautiful! I know there is more to explore, hope to come back one day :)

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[@junaidirahman6911]

Very nice video ..me from indonesia ..coming soon to indonesian again especially in lombok closed with bali island..

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot, I'd love to visit Indonesia again. Hopefully soon :)

[@chrischann484]

nice video thx

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you

[@JKXIV]

Amazing as always 🔥

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you!

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[@langthangoay1847]

Very beautiful work. I have a question for you: Did you have to permission to use a flycam here and how ? Thank you so much !

[@thankhun]

Hello I am your new friend very beautiful

[@kashifv9141]

Hey Stef, great work as always. which equipments do you use especially which drone? Why don't you put some affiliate links for extra income

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot Kashif, I'm thinking about it, perhaps camera gear or travel related items. This video was shot on a Mavic Pro 2. Take care!

[@kashifv9141]

@@stefhoffer Thanks for reply Stef

[@hikmatube2105]

👍👍👍

[@ethiopiandude7902]

Great shots and amazing footage Stef Hoffer , what camera did you use?

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you, I used a Mavic 2 Pro for these aerials.

[@rootsjuicebreakfast]

Amazing footage, give thanks for sharing! Would it be ok if I used this footage in the background of a non-commercial podcast recording? I plan to upload the recording to KZbin & this footage would go great as something to look at whilst listening to the program...of course all credit would go to you! Please let me know! Many thanks again! (it is for an Ethiopian Christmas special that was aired earlier this year)

[@stefhoffer]

Hi, can you send me an email at stefhoffer(at)outlook(dot)com? Thanks a lot!

[@BadBishopChess]

Beautiful video! What's the music you used here?

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you! The song is called 'Epic Cinematic Trailer', licensed through Pond5.

[@feyselmohammed6692]

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[@n.e5717]

How did he manage to get the drone past airport?

[@Unknown-gc3on]

Great video what type of drone have u used? thanks

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you, I used a Mavic 2 Pro on this trip

[@solomon4782]

Amazing video which drone have u used

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you. I used a Mavic 2 Pro for this video.

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[@hagron5702]

Absolutely beautiful. Did you really visit all these places and take these shots yourself?

[@stefhoffer]

Yes, of course. It was one of my best journeys so far :)

[@hagron5702]

@@stefhoffer I'm quite impressed. Thanks for sharing.

[@paulvideofilms]

Hello I am flying to Ethiopia next week I have a question to take Dronе with me and whether I have any problems

[@stefhoffer]

When I traveled in 2019 I had no problems bringing in a drone. But I would check if anything has changed now.

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[@christofcousin6617]

Beautiful shots ...I still prefer ambient sounds than this pseudo dramatic music which adds no value to your editing. Don't be offensed by my commentary but sound is half of the job and your footage deserves better. Chris

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks Chris, I also really like calmer music. Will take this into account.

[@johnyossarian9031]

Man i liked your earlier, more minimalistic style. The Epic music ruins it for me. The shots are great though.

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks John, I do like both styles, but I understand the music can feel a bit heavy. Which previous videos did you enjoy?

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For

[@meiraathalie1377]

10 Also, leave many things to God. Last month, a Sister cursed a stranger who stole bananas from her field. And you felt scandalised by that. And yet a Brother can take someone who has done him wrong to the police and that will seem normal to you. But the two actions are identical. The police just replaced the actions of cursing. If you do not curse the animals which eat in your fields then do not curse and send to the police when it comes to men. Say, "O God give me enough strength and health so I can always farm for myself and for the thieves". #prophetkacouphilippe

[@diaaahmed7776]

Ethiopia face crisis with huge civil war and country finished as state

[@stefhoffer]

Let's hope for the best.

[@Dagmawi_Andualem]

We return to our former greatness Ethiopia is not in trouble, as you think. All is well We are destroying our enemies. Give us some time and you will see it all I can assure you that Ethiopia will be a world power This is not a mere wish, it is a fact. 🇪🇹

[@diaaahmed7776]

@@Dagmawi_Andualem Who are your enemies, the Tigray or the Amhara? You destroyed Tigray, so she cut the guts of the Amhara The land of Al-Fashqa stolen from Sudan was restored by Sudan Your economy has been destroyed, the Ethiopian army has lost 50 thousand, its forces and old equipment are already old, your banks are bankrupt, the investment is escaping from Ethiopia Dam cut off the water Bani Shanqul fights for independence The Sidam has declared war on you There is a war between Somalia and Afar You came with the Eritreans to kill your people You as a country ended

[@Dagmawi_Andualem]

@@diaaahmed7776 I know who you are and I know you are one of our enemies What you are talking about is a complete lie You are expressing your desires, not reality I told you we would destroy our enemies, you and your peers What you are talking about and what is on the ground is completely different We bury our enemies so that they do not rise 🇪🇹

[@diaaahmed7776]

@@Dagmawi_Andualem Instead of accusing me of lying, stop the civil war, the enemies of Ethiopia are well-known, Satan Abi Ahmed and the Amhara criminals who demonized the Tigray and raped the Tigrayan women and forged elections, the enemies of Ethiopia who wanted to plunder the territories for the benefit of the Amhara and not to give any region its political rights. You, as Ethiopians, do not have the honor to be classified as our enemies