Ethiopia Capital 2 tours

Addis Ababa

Africa's diplomatic capital at 2,355 m — home of Lucy, Africa's largest open-air market, and the birthplace of the coffee ceremony.

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Country

Ethiopia

Region

Capital

Best time

Year-round (mild 2,355 m altitude climate)

About Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa ('New Flower') sits at 2,355 m in the central Ethiopian highlands. Founded in 1886, it is Africa's fourth-largest city, home of the African Union and over sixty embassies. The National Museum of Ethiopia holds 'Lucy' — the 3.2-million-year-old Australopithecus afarensis skeleton. Merkato is Africa's largest open-air market. A vibrant café and live-music scene, plus the ubiquitous traditional coffee ceremony.

Highlights

  • Lucy (3.2-M-year hominid) at National Museum
  • Merkato — Africa's biggest open-air market
  • Holy Trinity Cathedral (Selassie tomb)
  • Entoto Hill panorama
  • Traditional coffee ceremony

Best time to visit

Year-round (mild 2,355 m altitude climate)

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Tours that visit Addis Ababa

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8 days / 7 nights
Cultural & Heritage Easy

Ethiopia Timkat Festival Journey — 8 Days

Witness Epiphany processions in Lalibela and Gondar — Ethiopia's greatest festival.

  • ✓Return domestic flights on the historic route (Addis–Gondar, Axum–Lalibela, Lalibela–Addis)
  • ✓7 nights accommodation in comfortable heritage or boutique hotels, on a bed-and-breakfast basis
  • ✓Timkat ceremony access and positioning guidance with your English-speaking guide
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