Arrival Day 1 Fly into Addis Int'l: T2 · Domestic: T1
Bole International Airport (ADD) is about 8 km from the centre and has two terminals, side by side: international flights use Terminal 2, domestic flights within Ethiopia use Terminal 1.
Fly into Addis
Buy a SIM in the baggage hall, then book a ride in the app: the fare is shown upfront, so there's nothing to haggle.
Time there: 15 à 30 min jusqu'à la plupart des hôtelsLocal tip: Achetez votre carte SIM dans le hall des bagages avant de sortir.
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Take a ride to your hotel 5 minTake a ride to your hotel
5 minBook it in a ride-hailing app: the fare shows upfront, so there's nothing to haggle.
Take a ride to your hotel· 5 min
Your hotel · Upmarket
Ethiopian Skylight Hotel Bole, by the airport
Ethiopian Airlines' own hotel, five minutes from the terminal. Ask whether your transit ticket includes a night here.
Local tip: Vérifiez si votre billet en transit inclut un hôtel.
Directions
Take a ride to National Museum of Ethiopia 25 minTake a ride to National Museum of Ethiopia
25 minBook it in a ride-hailing app: the fare shows upfront, so there's nothing to haggle.
Take a ride to National Museum of Ethiopia· 25 min
Morning
Meet Lucy at the National Museum Arat Kilo
The 3.2 million year old skeleton everyone comes for, plus royal thrones and early art. An hour is enough.
Time there: 1 à 2 heures Small foreigner feeLocal tip: Fermé certains jours fériés.
Directions
Take a ride to Holy Trinity Cathedral 5 minTake a ride to Holy Trinity Cathedral
5 minBook it in a ride-hailing app: the fare shows upfront, so there's nothing to haggle.
Take a ride to Holy Trinity Cathedral· 5 min
Late morning
Holy Trinity Cathedral Arat Kilo
Haile Selassie's tomb and the city's grandest stained glass, a short walk down from the museum.
Time there: 1 heure Visitor feeLocal tip: Portez une tenue sobre ; retirez vos chaussures là où on vous le demande.
Directions
Take a ride to Tomoca Coffee 5 minTake a ride to Tomoca Coffee
5 minBook it in a ride-hailing app: the fare shows upfront, so there's nothing to haggle.
Take a ride to Tomoca Coffee· 5 min
Coffee
A macchiato at Tomoca Piassa
Roasting since 1953. Stand at the bar like the regulars and buy a bag of beans to take home.
Time there: 30 minutes From 40 BrLocal tip: Achetez des grains en paquet scellé à rapporter.
Directions
Take a ride to Unity Park 5 minTake a ride to Unity Park
5 minBook it in a ride-hailing app: the fare shows upfront, so there's nothing to haggle.
Take a ride to Unity Park· 5 min
Afternoon
Menelik's palace grounds: the banquet hall, the old throne room, gardens and a small zoo. Closed on Mondays.
Time there: 2 à 3 heures USD 20, or 50 with the palace and a guideLocal tip: Du mardi au dimanche, billets de 9 h à 16 h. Fermé le lundi.
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Take a ride to Yod Abyssinia 20 minTake a ride to Yod Abyssinia
20 minBook it in a ride-hailing app: the fare shows upfront, so there's nothing to haggle.
Take a ride to Yod Abyssinia· 20 min
Evening
Dinner show at Yod Abyssinia Bole
Music and dances from every region over a big shared platter, ending with a coffee ceremony. Book a table.
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Take a ride to Bole Airport 5 minTake a ride to Bole Airport
5 minBook it in a ride-hailing app: the fare shows upfront, so there's nothing to haggle.
Take a ride to Bole Airport· 5 min
Back to Bole for your flight Leave about 3 hours before an international departure: security and check-in take time.
Time there: 15 à 30 min jusqu'à la plupart des hôtelsLocal tip: Achetez votre carte SIM dans le hall des bagages avant de sortir.
Watch first · Afrique Révélée ADDIS ABEBA : Visite guidée de la capitale de l'ÉTHIOPIE en Voiture !