Addis Ababa
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We offer you all the best that the African Metropolis Addis Ababa
has to offer of culture, cuisine and shopping.
Travel, enjoy and educate yourself!
Your first and lasting impression
The first impression once you have landed is the air, a blended perfume of eucalyptus, sheepskin and stale
butter. The mountains surrounding the city are covered with eucalyptus trees; it is not uncommon that you run
in to a flock of sheep in the middle of the city and the stale butter… a natural way of keeping curly hair fit and smooth.
Like to try? You’re in Addis Ababa and if this is your first visit, you will never be the same again.
This is a trip not only in Geography, but also in History and Culture. Take your time, enjoy it.
Ethiopia is a country that will overwhelm you, and you will love it.
Founded in 1887, Addis Ababa is the commercial and political capital of Ethiopia.
It is officially home to over four million people (demographic population estimations; eight million people).
Addis Ababais the largest city in the country and it is also the seat of the Federal Government of Ethiopia.
It hosts numerous embassies, dignitaries, and regional, international, and non-governmental organizations,
such as the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA).
Your hotel
From your hotel you have access to everything that this African Metropolis has to offer of culture, shopping and entertainment.
Golf, tennis and swimming
For your leisure, pleasure and recreation golf is available at Addis Ababa Imperial Golf Club.
If you prefer, there are tennis courts and swimming pools at the larger international hotels
Merkato
Merkato is the largest open air market on the African continent. At Merkato you will find everything on sale -
vegetables, spare parts, spices, electronics, handcrafts, souvenirs and jewellery. It exceeds your wildest imagination.
You jostle your way through the intensive throngs of merchants, goats, donkeys, trucks in the narrow alleys.
Everywhere you are told there are bargains and a deal to be made.
Our experienced guides and hostesses will lead you safely through the crowds.
Addis Ababa by night!
 | Would you prefer a visit to the traditional local bars, the disco world, or the first class
international restaurants? Addis Ababa offers you all of it. Our experianced English speaking guides help you select the very best and take you
out for a night on the town for an enjoyable evening. |
Asmaribet – the song about you!
While in Addis Ababa you absolutely must visit a local Asmaribet.
To everybody’s amusement the Asmari “minstrel” will improvise a song about you.
Enjoy the sturdy beat of drums and fantastic dancers until the sun rises.
We will take you along to the traditional nightclubs where you will experience
the most spectacular neck-breaking dances you have ever seen.
The food is spicy, tasty and lavishly served; the drinks are soothing and affordable.
The spirit is high and people are friendly and hospitable.
The beat goes on all night long!
In Addis Ababa, you must by all means visit Africa’s largest market; Markato
and take part of all the cultural diversyty that the African Capital has to offer.
Do not miss to see Lucy, the worlds oldest Humanoid at the
National Museum and Emperor Hale Selassie’s tomb at the Trinity Cathedral.
As a grand final of your stay in Ethiopia,
we will invite you to an Ethiopian feast with a breathtaking traditional dance show.
On your departure, we will pick you up at your hotel
and see you safely off at the airport.
