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Overview
An ancient city, Addis Ababa is one of the highlights of any visit to Ethiopia. Famous for its historic edifices and its bustling markets and bazaars alike, this city has something to entertain all kinds of visitors. Visit the Ethnological Museum to find out about the culture and the rich past of this city. The Museum is housed within Haile Selassie’s one time palace and includes some very elegant gardens. The St George’s Museum, dedicated to the country’s patron saint, is another fantastic place to spend an afternoon, as is the National Museum.
If you want to experience the vibrancy and the hustle and bustle of a traditional Ethiopian market, then the Merkato is one of the best places to go as it is always very busy. If you are art aficionado, do remember to visit the Asni Gallery.
Climate
Addis Ababa experience subtropical highland climate, which features a complex mix of highland climate zones and temperature difference of up to 10°C. The city experiences dry season from October to April and during this time temperature does not exceed 25°C, making it the ideal time for the holiday.
Travel Information
Language: Amharic, Tigrinya, Oromo, Somali, Sidama, Afar, Gurage, Welaita, Hadiya
Currency: Ethiopian Birr
Local time: GMT +3
Avg. Flight Time: 7h 40m
Best Time To Visit
Most of the tourists choose to book their low-fare flights to Addis Ababa and fly to Ethiopia according to the weather. The rainy season in Addis Ababa tends to last from March to September, and the wet conditions can make transport a little slower. The dry season, which falls outside these dates, enables you to make the most of being outside in the city, though travel to Ethiopia can be a little more expensive in the drier months.
Addis Ababa Attractions and Activities
1. Fantastic Museums
The avid admirers, as well as those who are unfamiliar with Ethiopian culture, enjoy numerous museums dotted around the city of Addis Ababa. The National Museum of Ethiopia, for example, is a world-class establishment featuring artefacts from Ethiopia's storied ancient civilization to today.
2. Religious Architecture
Unlike a few capitals, Addis Ababa is home to inhabitants carrying different faiths, and various grand churches and mosques fill the cityscape. St. George's Cathedral is known for its beautiful paintings and mosaics, while the Anwar Mosque impresses with its size.
3. Entoto Mountain Hike
The surrounding landscape and the city itself is covered by the Mount Entoto towers. If you are one of those seeking to drink while admiring a special view should definitely plan a day hike up to the summit, which would take about half a day.
4. Amazing Cuisine
Ethiopian food is delicious, rich, and unique. The national dish features injera, an unleavened bread that is spongy and slightly reminiscent of sourdough. Various stewed veggies and meats are served on top of injera, and no utensils are used; all you have to do is scoop the food in the injera and enjoy!
5. Swarming Markets
Ethiopian clothing and crafts are magnificent, and Addis Ababa is a wonderful place to buy them. Many of the markets in the city offer hours of entertainment, if only because of the widespread practice of haggling with sellers.
Airlines Operate Flight to Addis Ababa
- Ethiopian Airlines
- Lufthansa
- Kenya Airways
- Turkish Airlines
- Emirates
Time Duration from Different Airports
- London to Addis Ababa - 7h 40m
- Manchester to Addis Ababa - 9h 20m
- Newcastle to Addis Ababa - 11h
- Birmingham to Addis Ababa - 9h 40m
- Glasgow to Addis Ababa - 10h 55m
- Edinburgh to Addis Ababa - 9h 55m
- Belfast to Addis Ababa - 10h 40m
Distance to the City Centre
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) is one of the most occupied airports in the continent. It operates daily flights to Asia, Europe and America, as well as African most-visited destinations. The airport is not far from the city centre and is accessible from the Ring Road. Many taxis can be found on-site for around Br200 and not more than Br300. Moreover, many hotels provide free shuttle service to the airport.
Transport from Addis Ababa
The Blue Donkey (it may sound differently) is the prime mode of transportation in the city. Basically, it’s a white and blue coloured Toyota HiAce playing the role of a communal taxi. There are hundreds of these dotted throughout the city: just hail one, pay a small fare and sit amid other commuters in the van as you get to your destination. When we talk about sightseeing and exploring the corners of the Addis Ababa, the most ideal way is to go on foot. It’s better as you can weave through the traffic and other pedestrians without any hassle.
Visa Requirements for Addis Ababa
To step in Ethiopia, you will require a valid visa and passport. Visitors can purchase E-visas in advance from the Ethiopian Immigration website. Plus, on arrival visas are also available at Addis Ababa International airport. The passport of all the passengers should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of stepping into Ethiopia. Additionally, make sure your passport has two blank pages on arrival.
Tips for your stay in Addis Ababa
- Make sure you start getting your vaccinations at least 8 weeks before you travel to Addis Adaba.
- The issues of lifestyle and religion are not discussed, any manifestation of negligence towards local traditions can greatly offend local people.
- Avoid all border areas (along with Sudan, Eritrea, Somalia and Kenya) since there is still kidnapping of tourists and pockets of political unrest in these areas.
- In large restaurants, 10-15% tip is included in the bill. In smaller and private establishments, the tip is calculated at the discretion of the visitor.
- Bus is the best means of transport when wanting to explore the city.
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