HALF DAY CITY TOR OF ADDIS ABABA: NATIONAL MUSEUM
ENTOTO, TRINITY CATHERAL MARKATO
HALF DAY CITY TOR OF ADDIS ABABA
We exploring Addis Ababa beginning with Mount Entoto above 3000m with great view of Addis and descend a visit to the National Museum, one of the most important sub- Saharan museums in all of Africa. The museum is home to the fossilized humanoid Lucy, as well as an amazing collection of artifacts, royal items and art. Holy Trinity Cathedral is the largest Orthodox Church in Ethiopia and has survived through many historical periods, as its interesting architecture can attest to. The Cathedral contains the thrones and the tombs of the emperor and some of the royal family. Visit Merkato, the largest open air market in Africa.
ADDIS ABABA, CITY TOUR AND EXCURSIONS
With a population of more than three million people, Addis Ababa is not only the political capital but also the economic and social nerve-centre of Ethiopia. Founded by Emperor Menelik in 1887, this big, sprawling, hospitable city still bears the stamp of his exuberant personality. More than 21,000 hectares in area, Addis Ababa is situated in the foothills of the 3,000-metre Entoto Mountains and rambles pleasantly across many wooded hillsides and gullies cut with fast-flowing streams.
Wide, tree-lined streets, fine architecture, glorious weather and the incongruity of donkey trains along the boulevards make Addis Ababa a city of surprises and a delightful place to explore. The clear mountain air gives the city the bracing atmosphere of a summer highland resort. It enjoys a mild climate, with an average temperature of 61 degrees Fahrenheit.
Addis Ababa stands at the very heart of Ethiopia and there is much to do and to see. The city has a flourishing cultural life, with regular exhibitions and lectures. There are many opportunities to experience Ethiopian music, song and dance, to visit museums and to see the city sights.
And after all that, what better than to sample some of Ethiopia's culinary delights? Injera, a large, soft, pancake-like crepe,
forms the basis of most Ethiopian meals, served with a communal tray on which is a tempting array of spicy sauces. Also distinctive is the Ethiopian traditional drink, tej, a honey wine, or mead. Traditional restaurants abound in Addis Ababa, and offer entertainment in the form of the ubiquitous massinko minstrels and traditional dance troupes. There are also many other specialist restaurants in the city, including Chinese, Italian, French, Indian, Armenian, Arabic and Greek.
Surrounding Addis Ababa there are a variety of attractions for visitors, Suntrek Ethiopia Tours arrange one - two day trip out of Addis from historic and religious sites, to bird life and wild life and places of scenic beauty and peaceful relax , For convenience sake we will take each route in turn, starting with Addis Ababa itself.
For both your short and longer trips Suntrek Ethiopian tours will provide advice on the itinerary, good vehicles, experienced guides and the best service at reasonable rates. Check out our website, this will give you more information about Ethiopia and will help you plan for the time you come back!
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