Discover Addis Ababa - The real Ethiopia with a local!

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Awet

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Hi, my name is Awet please join me to show you around this beautiful country and its happy people. During this trip I will give you a real Ethiopia local experience, eating local food, joining local events, and more. I am looking for adventurous TripMates so if you are one of them feel free to join this trip! Why Ethiopia is special? Addis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia, a country that has a rich and unique history dating back thousands of years. It's home to many museums and historical sites, including the National Museum of Ethiopia, which houses ancient artifacts and manuscripts, and the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, one of the oldest Christian churches in the world. What is included in the price? - Accommodation (Private room) - Transportation (Car rental) -All entries to Museum etc. For other locations around the city, we will mostly walk or use public transport, and we will pay for those on the spot. We can decide on the spot for food and other extra costs and split them later during the trip. The price for food per person for every day approximately would be 15-30 euros if we are reasonable, but there is a bit of everything in Ethiopia. See you!
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Trip Itinerary
1

Addis Ababa

Day 1-2
Pick up from Bole Airport and transfer to the Hotel to rest and rejuvenate. We will spend the afternoon getting to know each other over a traditional coffee ceremony, the history of Ethiopia and discover the surroundings of the Hotel.
2

Mount Entoto

Day 2-3
Day 2 Visitng Addis Abeba day 2 will begin with seeing the orthodox cathedral of the Holy Trinity. It is the most important church in Ethiopia. Then, we will see the National Museum, which is said to be one of the most important museums in the whole Sub-Saharian Africa. The lunch break will take place in a traditional restaurant serving Ethiopian dishes. After lunch, we will visit Entoto hill located 3200 m above the sea which is 10km from Addis. There is now a new park with an observation deck offering panoramic views of Addis Ababa. Here located was the capital city of Ethiopia, before Menelik II moved it to Addis Abeba. The king's palace remained today. The local museum exhibits crowns belonging to kings and churches, costumes, and insignia.
3

Menagesha Forest

Day 3-4
Day 3 Today our journey goes to the west of Ethiopia begins. Our first stop is about 30 km from Addis Ababa. On a hike (2 to 3h), we will explore the Menagesha Forest with its typical plants such as the Giant juniper, Giant lobelia, heather, and Giant ragweed. Some of the oldest trees are over 400 years old. In addition, wild animals such as Guereza monkeys and Menelik bushbucks can be observed. In the afternoon we reach Weliso. This place is known for its hot springs and thermal bath.
4

Ziway Lake

Day 4-5
Day 4 Departing south from Addis Abeba through the Rift Valley to Lake Ziway, the largest lake found in the Great Rift Valley. Here you will take a boat trip on Lake Ziway to the island of Tullo Gudo. The island hosts the church of Maryam Tsion which, according to tradition, once housed the Ark of the Covenant to hide it from invaders. After the visit, return to shore, enjoying the bountiful birdlife on this lake and possibly some hippos. Return to Addis Ababa late afternoon.
5

Ras Biru Street

Day 5-6
Day 5 We will depart from Addis for a short drive to Debre Zeit, home to several crater lakes and a popular weekend getaway spot for Addis Ababa residents. We will spend the day visiting the lakes or doing some light hiking (circling Lake Hora takes 1 ½ hours). The area is very popular for birdwatching. There are several lake-side establishments for lunch and even a spa. Return to Addis Ababa, in the late afternoon.
6

Addis Ababa

Day 6-7
Day 6 We will be visiting Mercato it is the largest open-air market in Africa, covering several square miles and employing an estimated 13,000 people in 7,100 business entities. The primary merchandise passing through the Merkato is locally grown agricultural products — most notably coffee. In the evening we will visit a club where we can show us by now acquired Ethiopian dance style. Day 7 Free to do what you prefer and organise the drop off for some of us who will leave the country.
Trip Summary
Accommodation
Hotel & Bed & Breakfast & Apartments
7 days trip
Addis Ababa, Mount Entoto & 4 more
Transportation
Car
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