Addis Ababa Ethiopia 5 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & City Exploration

• Arrival at Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa. (Addis Ababa Bole International Airport)
• Check-in at your hotel. (Recommended: Sheraton Addis or InterContinental Addis Ababa)

Activities:

• Visit the Museum of African Art (Addis Hager Fiker Museum) to get a feel for Ethiopian history and art. (Addis Hager Fiker Museum)
• Stroll around the Merkato, Africa’s largest open-air market. (Merkato, Addis Ababa)

Lunch: Try some local cuisine at Yod Abyssinia Restaurant in the Piazza area. (Yod Abyssinia Restaurant)

Evening: Relax and rest for tomorrow’s adventures!

Day 2: Historical Sites & National Museum

• Visit the National Museum of Ethiopia to see “Lucy,” a 3.2 million-year-old hominid fossil. (National Museum of Ethiopia)
• Head to Church of Saint George, the most revered church in Ethiopia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Saint George Church, Lalibela)
• Explore the Trinity Cathedral. (Trinity Cathedral)

Lunch: Enjoy lunch at Degel for traditional Ethiopian dishes. (Degel)

Evening: Take a leisurely walk in the Bole Medhane Alem Scott Memorial Park.

Day 3: Nature & Culture

• Visit the Menelik II Palace and learn about Ethiopia’s imperial past. (Menelik II Palace)
• Head to the Mount Entoto for panoramic views of Addis Ababa. (Mount Entoto)

Lunch: Have lunch at Kosh V Kosh, a popular Ethiopian restaurant in Bole. (Kosh V Kosh)

Afternoon: Explore the Tomoca Coffee Factory and learn about Ethiopia’s famous coffee culture. (Tomoca Coffee)

Evening: Visit a traditional Teahouse to enjoy tea with locals, such as the one at Meskel Square.

Day 4: Day Trip to Awash National Park

• Depart early for a day trip to Awash National Park, home to a variety of wildlife and the Awash River. (Awash National Park)
• Return to Addis Ababa in the evening.

Dinner: Have dinner at Yod Abyssinia Maitreya, offering a mix of Ethiopian and international cuisine. (Yod Abyssinia Maitreya)

Day 5: Shopping & Departure

• Spend the morning shopping for souvenirs at the Merkato. Remember to bargain!
• Enjoy lunch at your leisure before heading to the airport for your departure. (Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport)

Tips:

• Use a reputable taxi service or negotiate prices with drivers beforehand.
• Be respectful of local customs and dress modestly when visiting religious sites.
• Always carry small bills for transactions, as change might not always be available.
• Avoid drinking tap water and opt for bottled water instead.