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Food Tour in Addis Ababa

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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 which is about 15

Addis Ababa - Common Questions and Short Answers

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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

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