Addis Abeba - USAFRICATOURS.COM

Addis Abeba which is the capital city of Ethiopia was founded in 1887 by the great Ethiopian King, Emperor Menelik II. It is the largest city in the country stretching over an area of 204 sq miles (527 km²) and hosting a population of more than 3.5 million. The average temperature in the city is around 65°F pretty much all year round.

This lively city offers a wide variety of attractions to visitors and is one of the safest places in the world. People in Addis and the rest of the country are very hospitable and violent crime is extremely rare. Hence, tourists can drive or walk around the city all day long and night without much concern for their safety. There are numerous hotels/restaurants ranging from modest budget accommodations and eateries to international five star hotels such as Sheraton Addis. The city caters a wide variety of both international and local cuisines through these hotels and restaurants sprawling all over the metropolitan area.

Some of the attractions in Addis Abeba include the National Museum of Ethiopia, where Lucy – the famous 3.2 million years old hominoid fossil- is on display,

Mercato which is the largest open market in Africa, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Entoto Hill and Emperor Minelek’s old palace, Ethnological Museum, Red Terror Martyrs Memorial Museum, Adadi Mariam rock hewn church, and many others.

National Museum

The best way to navigate this bustling city is by renting one of the blue & white taxies. Not only is it cheaper to rent a taxi in most cases, the drivers also know their way around the city including where to find the best hotels/restaurants suitable to your budget. You can also contact one of the local tour operators not only to arrange your tour in Addis but also in other parts of Ethiopia. To arrange individual or group tours before your trip to Ethiopia, please contact us.