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What to do at Mount Entoto in Addis Ababa

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WHAT TO DO AT MOUNT ENTOTO IN ADDIS ABABA Few things-to-do  around Mount Entoto during city tour in Addis Ababa  Local activities to try and interesting attractions at Mount Entoto in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia View of Addis Ababa from Mount Entoto Mount Entoto  is located north of Addis Ababa city. Entoto Mountain is the highest peak (in elevations) around Addis Ababa. Entoto is one of the best places to experience local culture , visit historical and religious sites around Addis Ababa. At Entoto, stop at the viewpoint at Entoto Park enjoy the great panoramic view of Addis Ababa. Take a walk in the Eucalyptus forest at the mountain.  Mount Entoto's elevation of 3,200 meters (10,500 feet) above sea level makes Addis Ababa the highest capital city in Africa and among the top three in the world. With your City Tour of Addis Ababa , drive north of Addis Ababa via the local market of Shiro Meda, where you can find beautiful hand woven cotton clothes and small gift ...

Must-See Places in Addis Ababa

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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

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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...

Sightseeing Tour of Addis with a Local Tour Guide

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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...