Addis Ababa City Tours & It’s Surrounding

Since its establishment in the 19th century, Addis Ababa (አዲስ አበባ) has always seemed like a magical portal, a gateway to another world. For the rural masses of Ethiopia, it was, and is, a city whose streets are paved in […]

Since its establishment in the 19th century, Addis Ababa (አዲስ አበባ) has always seemed like a magical portal, a gateway to another world. For the rural masses of Ethiopia, it was, and is, a city whose streets are paved in gold; for a foreign visitor, the gateway of Addis Ababa is on the verge of an ancient and mystical world. And yet, Addis – Africa’s fourth-largest city and its diplomatic capital – is also a sprawling city that many foreign visitors try to transit as quickly as possible. But take note: by skipping out on the contradictions of this complex city you run the risk of failing to understand Ethiopia altogether. And apart from anything else, Addis is the best place in the country to sample Ethiopian food and has some wonderful museums and places to stay.

Addis Ababa, the principal gateway to Ethiopia being a business center and a conference venue as well, is in its own right a major destination with enough tourist attractions for a day trip, encompassing the National Museum, Ethnographic Museum, Zoological Museum, Mercato—Africa’s largest open-air market, Entoto Hill, to have a panoramic view of Addis Ababa.

The Land of thousand smiles is the custodian of some of the world’s oldest civilizations, a tourist Paradise, beautiful, secretive, and mysterious; Above all things, it is a country of great antiquity, with a culture and traditions dating back more than 3,000 years.

Addis Ababa, undiscovered by many visitors, houses many international organizations including AU, ECA, UN, and other important NGOs.

Ziquala Abo Monastery

This ancient monastery is located 80 km Southeast of Addis Ababa, en route to Ethio-Djibouti Road. Named after Abune Gebre MenfesKidus, an Egyptian monk who was one of the

Wonchi Crater Lake
One of the perfect one-day excursions for people with limited time, or even camping near the Lake for those with more time, Wonchi Crater Lake offers an amazing escape

Menagesha or Subba Forest
This wildlife reserve is another opportunity for people with limited time to trek in the Semien or Bale Mountains National Park. Not very far from Addis Ababa, Menagesha which

Debre Libanos Monastry
This short excursion combines both religious and natural adventures. Located 100Km north of Addis Ababa via the Road leading to Bahirdar, Debre Libanos Monastery is one of the most

Awash National Park
One of the oldest National Parks in Ethiopia and named after the great Awash River, the park is located 225 km east of Addis Ababa via the Djibouti Road.

Adadi Mariam Church & Tiya Staele (archeological Site)
Adadi Mariam rock-hewn church is a type of rock-hewn cave church excavated in wards from a more or less vertical cliff. It is also partially separated from the main

Abjiatta-Shalla National Park (‘The Bird Paradise’)
Abijatta-Shall National Park is one of the famous wildlife adventures in Ethiopia: the park is located 200Km from the capital Addis Ababa and is known for hosting more than

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