- Addis Ababa Museum - The National Museum of Ethiopia (NME), also referred to as the Ethiopian National Museum, is a national museum in Ethiopia. It is located in the capital, Addis Ababa,
The museum houses Ethiopia’s artistic treasures. It contains many precious local archaeological finds such as the fossilized remains of early hominids, the most famous of which is “Lucy,” the partial skeleton of a specimen of Australopithecus afarensis. Recently added to the basement gallery is a display on Selam, found between 2000 and 2004. This archaic fossil is estimated to date to 3.3 million years ago.
The NME at present has four main exhibition sections. The basement is dedicated to archaeological and paleoanthropological sections. This area show the previously mentioned hominids. The first floor contains objects from ancient and medieval periods, as well as regalia and memorabilia from former rulers, who include Emperor Haile Selassie. The second floor shows art work in a chronological order, from traditional to contemporary works. Afewerk Tekle’s massive African Heritage is one of the most notable pieces. Another painting depicts the meeting of Solomon and Sheba.[1] The second floor contains a collection of secular arts and crafts, including traditional weapons, jewellery, utensils, clothing and musical instruments.[1] Finally, the third floor has an ethnographic display. Here, the museum tries to give an overview of the cultural richness and variety of the peoples of Ethiopia.
- Holy Trinity Cathedral - Holy Trinity built during the WWII. known in Amharic as Kidist Selassie, is the highest ranking Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo cathedral in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It was built to commemorate Ethiopia’s liberation from Italian occupation and is the second most important place of worship in Ethiopia,
- Mount Entoto - Mount Entoto is the best spot to enjoy the great scenery of Addis Ababa.
- Mercato Market - erkato is the largest open air market in Africa, covering several square miles and employing an estimated 13,000 people in 7,100 business entities. The primary merchandise passing through the Merkato is locally-grown agricultural products \
- Blue Badge guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Private tour
- Transport by private vehicle
- Dinner
- Lunch
Enjoy a personal tour guide during your stay in Addis Ababa.
Experience a private, air-conditioned vehicle for your journey.
Appreciate prominent sites in Addis Ababa, its beautiful churches with impressive architecture.
Professional team dedicated to crafting your ideal day.
Explore significant landmarks in Addis and sights like the holy Trinity Churches, Emperor Haile Silase Palace, and much more on this private tour.
We will organize a coffee ceremony to demonstrate the uniqueness of our coffee.
-We plan a walk in the Merkato markets to portray the everyday life of our locals.
-We will showcase all historic landmarks of Addis Ababa in addition to those sightseeing spots mentioned in the itinerary.
-We will coordinate hiking sessions on Mount Entoto amidst the lush eucalyptus and junipers forests.
- Dress code is formal
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
