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Addis Ababa

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Addis Ababa Trips & Tours

The capital is a fascinating fusion of young and old, innovation and tradition, coffee and jazz.

In some ways, Addis is the epitome of an African capital city – loud, bustling, a little bit eccentric and home to a market to rival all others – but in others, it’s completely different. Take the amazing jazz scene, spilling out of trendy cafes and bars that also serve some of the best coffee in the world; or the hidden boutiques where you can shop for traditional shawls and baskets; and then there’s the National Museum, home to 3.2 million-year-old ‘Lucy’ and a melee of other treasures. So, even if you’re only really here for the airport, take a couple of hours to explore - you never know what you might come across.

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Addis Ababa Trips & Tours

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The Wildlife Highlights of Ethiopia

The Wildlife Highlights of Ethiopia

10 nights from $6.7K per person

Addis Ababa Gondar Simien Mountains National Park

The Best of Northern Ethiopia

The Best of Northern Ethiopia

9 nights from $4.2K per person

Addis Ababa Bahir Dar Gondar

Northern Ethiopia & the Omo Valley

Northern Ethiopia & the Omo Valley

10 nights from $4.5K per person

Addis Ababa Bahir Dar Gondar

Ethiopia: The Full Works

Ethiopia: The Full Works

11 nights from $6.3K per person

Addis Ababa Bahir Dar Simien Mountains National Park

Exploring the Danakil Depression

Exploring the Danakil Depression

10 nights from $7.1K per person

Addis Ababa Danakil Depression Gheralta

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Things to do

What to do in Addis Ababa

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Enjoy a memorable dinner at Yod Abyssinia

Enjoy the panoramic views from Simien Mountains

Explore the attractions at Unity Park, Addis Ababa

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Ethiopia Travel Guide

Ethiopia Travel Guide

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