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.
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.
Local tip: Achetez votre carte SIM dans le hall des bagages avant de sortir.
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Take a ride to your hotel Take a ride to your hotel
Book it in a ride-hailing app: the fare shows upfront, so there's nothing to haggle.
· 25 min
Your hotel · Mid-range
A calm hillside hotel above Arat Kilo with views over the city, close to the museums and Piassa.
Take a ride to National Museum of Ethiopia Take a ride to National Museum of Ethiopia
Book it in a ride-hailing app: the fare shows upfront, so there's nothing to haggle.
· 5 min
Afternoon
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.
Local tip: Fermé certains jours fériés.
Walk to Holy Trinity Cathedral
Walk to Holy Trinity Cathedral
Short and easy on foot. Keep your phone in a front pocket.
· 15 min
Late afternoon
Holy Trinity Cathedral Arat Kilo
Haile Selassie's tomb and the city's grandest stained glass, a short walk down from the museum.
Local tip: Portez une tenue sobre ; retirez vos chaussures là où on vous le demande.
Take a ride to Yod Abyssinia Take a ride to Yod Abyssinia
Book it in a ride-hailing app: the fare shows upfront, so there's nothing to haggle.
· 25 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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Day 2 Take a ride to Ethnological Museum Take a ride to Ethnological Museum
Book it in a ride-hailing app: the fare shows upfront, so there's nothing to haggle.
· 10 min
Morning
Ethnological Museum Sidist Kilo (Addis Ababa University)
Inside Haile Selassie's former palace at the university: Ethiopia's peoples, music and crafts, and the emperor's bedroom.
Local tip: Sur le campus principal de l'université ; indiquez au gardien de l'entrée que vous visitez le musée.
Take a ride to Unity Park Take a ride to Unity Park
Book it in a ride-hailing app: the fare shows upfront, so there's nothing to haggle.
· 10 min
Afternoon
Menelik's palace grounds: the banquet hall, the old throne room, gardens and a small zoo. Closed on Mondays.
Local tip: Du mardi au dimanche, billets de 9 h à 16 h. Fermé le lundi.
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Walk to Fendika Cultural Center
Walk to Fendika Cultural Center
Short and easy on foot. Keep your phone in a front pocket.
· 15 min
Evening
Azmari night at Fendika Kazanchis
Live azmari singers, traditional dance and Ethio-jazz in an art-filled house. Tip the singer if they sing about you.
Local tip: Donnez un pourboire au chanteur s'il chante à votre sujet.
Day 3 Take a ride to Entoto Park Take a ride to Entoto Park
Book it in a ride-hailing app: the fare shows upfront, so there's nothing to haggle.
· 25 min
Morning
Entoto Park and Entoto Maryam Entoto hills
Eucalyptus forest 3,000 m up: trails, viewpoints over the city and the church where Menelik was crowned. Bring a layer.
Local tip: Plus frais et plus haut (environ 3 000 m). Prévoyez une couche en plus.
Take a ride to St George's Cathedral Take a ride to St George's Cathedral
Book it in a ride-hailing app: the fare shows upfront, so there's nothing to haggle.
· 25 min
Midday
St George's Cathedral Piassa
The octagonal church where Menelik gave thanks for Adwa, with a small museum of crowns and paintings.
Local tip: Promenez-vous ensuite dans les vieilles rues de Piassa.
Walk to Tomoca Coffee
Walk to Tomoca Coffee
Short and easy on foot. Keep your phone in a front pocket.
· 10 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.
Local tip: Achetez des grains en paquet scellé à rapporter.
Walk to the Adwa Victory Memorial
Walk to the Adwa Victory Memorial
Short and easy on foot. Keep your phone in a front pocket.
· 10 min
Afternoon
Adwa Victory Memorial Piassa
The new memorial in Piassa to the 1896 victory over Italy: a big, striking building with a museum underneath.
Day 5 Take a ride to Meskel Square Take a ride to Meskel Square
Book it in a ride-hailing app: the fare shows upfront, so there's nothing to haggle.
· 10 min
Morning
Meskel Square and the riverside Meskel Square
The city's huge public square, with fountains and new riverside paths below it. Bonfires light it up at Meskel in September.
Local tip: Circulation dense ; traversez prudemment.
Cycle to Friendship Park
Cycle to Friendship Park
Flat riverside paths, away from the traffic.
· 10 min
Morning
Bike the riverside to Friendship Park Arat Kilo
The new riverside parks run from Meskel Square up to Friendship Park on flat, paved paths away from traffic. The calmest ride in the city.
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Take a ride to Red Terror Martyrs' Memorial Museum Take a ride to Red Terror Martyrs' Memorial Museum
Book it in a ride-hailing app: the fare shows upfront, so there's nothing to haggle.
· 5 min
Late morning
Red Terror Martyrs' Memorial Museum Meskel Square
A small, moving museum on the Derg years, often guided by survivors. Free, donations welcome.
Local tip: À combiner avec la place Meskel.
Take the light rail to Merkato Take the light rail to Merkato
A few birr a ride. Buy a ticket at the station window.
· 10 min
Afternoon
Merkato with a guide Merkato
One of Africa's biggest open-air markets: spices, baskets, recycled metalwork. Go with a guide and keep your phone in a front pocket.
Local tip: Allez-y avec un guide local ; laissez vos objets de valeur à l'hôtel.
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Walk to Grand Anwar Mosque
Walk to Grand Anwar Mosque
Short and easy on foot. Keep your phone in a front pocket.
· 5 min
Late afternoon
Grand Anwar Mosque Merkato
The city's largest mosque, on the edge of Merkato. Visitors are welcome outside prayer times; dress modestly.
Local tip: Visitez en dehors des heures de prière.
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