Private Guided City Tour of Addis Ababa

Scene at Merkato (Addis Mercato) market in Addis Ababa Addis Ababa - Common Travellers' Questions and Short Answers Frequently Asked Questions About Addis Ababa Visitors Ask, and Answers by Local Tourism Expert   1. What does "Addis Ababa" mean? The Ethiopian Capital, "Addis Ababa" (read as "አዲስ አበባ" in the official language of Ethiopia - Amharic) means the New Flower, named after yellow daisy flower which grows in September/October in the Ethiopian Highlands. Locally the flower is known as "Adey Abeba" read as "አደይ አበባ". Addis Ababa got its name by its founder Emperor Menelik II who established Addis Ababa (Correctly spelled as "Addis Abeba") in 1887 G.C. Addis Ababa (Should be actually spelled as "Addis Abeba") is known as FINFINE by the local Oromo people.  2. What is Addis Ababa known for? - Addis Ababa is Africa's biggest diplomatic base - Addis Ababa is the seat of the HQ of the Afr

City Tour of Addis Ababa Private Sightseeing Visiting in Addis Ababa City This is a fully customized city visit of Addis Ababa to explore the National Museum of Ethiopia (where the fossil remains of Lucy is kept in), and the Holy Trinity Cathedral (Addis Ababa's highest ranking religious site). The sightseeing visit in Addis is best for first time visitors to Addis Ababa city. This private trip in Addis Ababa provides tourists with depth insight to Ethiopia. Visiting Merkato Market - the biggest open air market in Africa, the Ethnography Museum , and the oldest church in Addis Ababa which is noted for its beautiful wall paintings (140 years old) are included with city tour in Addis Ababa. Taking time to drive to the peak of Mount Entoto (3,200 meters above sea level) helps you to have a panoramic view of Addis. Merkato market - the biggest outdoor market in Africa You will also visit the Addis Ababa's historical Monuments and famous landmarks such as Meskal Squar