Meeting Point

At your hotel lobby or bole in

Mercato Market

Start your visit going to Mercato Market, the largest in Africa. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere, bustling energy, and diverse sensory overload. Discover unique sections where items like False Banana Tree bread, traditional Ethiopian food ingredients, and spices are sold. Practice your bargaining skills with the help of your guide.

Bata Mariam Church

Mount Entoto & Shiro meda local market

Ethnological Museum

Next, visit the Ethnological Museum, located in the compound of Addis Ababa University. Explore exhibits dedicated to Ethiopia’s victory over Italians at the Battle of Adwa and famous Ethiopian poets, writers, and translators. See displays highlighting the different ethnic groups of Ethiopia, and view the bedrooms and bathrooms of Emperor Haile Selassie I and Empress Menen. Learn about Ethiopia’s religious art and traditional musical instruments.

National museum of Ethiopia

Finally, visit the National Museum of Ethiopia to see the famous Lucy fossil, a 3.2 million-year-old Australopithecus Afarensis. Explore the historical evolution section to learn about the rise and fall of the Aksumite Empire, the influence of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, and modern Ethiopia's history. See ancient paintings, sculptures, and contemporary masterpieces, as well as traditional clothing, tools, and household items from various regions.

Ending Point

your hotel or air