Private Guided City Tour of Addis Ababa

WHAT IS THE ETHIOPIAN COFFEE CEREMONY? Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony is the communal ritual of Ethiopians to prepare and enjoy coffee drinking in cultural way. The Coffee Ceremony has its own unique setting with special tools to brew the coffee and other accompanying materials to create ambiance. Visitor trying to roast coffee The Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony takes about one hour. It starts with washing the coffee beans and roasting the coffee. Ethiopians drink three rounds of cups of coffee during the Coffee Ceremony – the first one is the best. Merit Ethiopian Experience Tours [MEET] arranges tours in Addis Ababa where you can experience the typical Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony. Read more about Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony .

Must-See Places in Addis Ababa Top places to visit and things-to-see in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Local activities and sites to explore in #Addis #Ababa #City #Tour Itinerary. Places of interest, local things to try and do in visiting Addis Ababa are : - -   Drive to Mt. Entoto – Mt. Entoto is 3,200 meters (about 10,000 feet) above sea level. Entoto Mountain offers a great view of Addis Ababa city. Mount Entoto makes Addis Ababa the highest capital city in Africa and World’s third highest capital city. Woman carrying firewood at Mount Entoto -   Attend a traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony – Coffee, originally discovered from Kaffa area of Western Ethiopia, is enjoyed by locals with a traditional ceremony. Stop along the road and enjoy as a local.  Setting of Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony -    Taste varieties of deliciously hot Ethiopian meals – if you have time to taste Ethiopian meals for lunch, the vegan varieties...

TRADITIONAL ETHIOPIAN COFFEE CEREMONY Cultural Ritual of Enjoying Coffee in Ethiopia Setting of a traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony Coffee, Ethiopia’s gift to the world, was discovered from the "Kaffa" area in Western Ethiopia. The Ethiopian Coffee (locally known as "Bunna" in Amharic) is known as Coffee Arabica to the international world. Coffee is believed to be discovered by a shepherd whose name is "Kaldi" Coffee, Ethiopia’s biggest export item, is not only important economically but also it has significant social importance. Ethiopians enjoy their coffee with a traditional ceremony which takes about an hour. It is mainly held for getting together and share information informally. Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony is usually hosted by a woman Putting fresh green grass on the ground, burning Frankincense, roasting the coffee in front of guests, presenting the smoke (aroma) to guests as a sign of being a welcoming host, poundin...

PRIVATE ETHIOPIAN FOOD TOUR IN ADDIS ABABA Culinary Experience in Addis Ababa with tour guide Local food-themed guided tour in Addis Ababa Layover food tour in Addis Ababa This short food tour in Addis Ababa (አ ዲ ስ  አ በ ባ)  is customable culinary experience of Ethiopian meals. Transit passengers on a layover at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport find this gourmet tour a great way to know Ethiopia through its food.  The guided local Ethiopian food tour in Addis Ababa city is by driving to the places of interest using private vehicle. The tour is flexible but it normally 4 to 5 hours. Stopover travelers at Addis Ababa can experience Ethiopia through it food in few hours before their next flight. Read below and plan your private food tour in Addis Ababa with us. Foodies who want to discover the unique culture and way of life of Ethiopians with food and drinks have to try the following: - If you have less than 4 hours, drive to Sholla Market ...

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...