3 Days in Addis Ababa: What to Do and See in Addis Ababa

Day 1 | Morning

National Museum of Ethiopia

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 10 ETB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia

The Ethiopian National Museum is a small four-story building with a small scale, but some of the collections here are very worth seeing, especially the fossils of some ancient humans. The ancient human fossil "Lucy" is displayed in the museum. Lucy lived about 3.2 million years ago and is known as the grandmother of mankind. In addition to "Lucy", there are two well-known human skull fossils on display here: OMO I (OMOI) and OMO II (OMOII). Omo I and Omo II lived about 195,000 years ago and are anatomically close to modern humans (present humans). These ancient human fossils are solid evidence that modern humans originated in Africa 250,000 to 150,000 years ago. In addition, the museum can also see clothing, cultural relics, utensils, paintings and other cultural relics from different regions of Ethiopia.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Let Go: Addis ababa capital of ethiopia ,one of beautiful city in Africa and capital of africa countries because of AU. National museum of Ethiopia is located in addis abeba near addis ababa university. the place is a museum that all visitors difference nationalities you can meet and the place itself is beautiful and nature because many tree and birds present . you have to cross the route to access the museum ,there are workers who speak local languages and english who will welcome to you , in inside you will discover many historical and anciens in the life of ethiopia like emperor and difference objects relate the kingdoms and different time in the past of Ethiopia .those who like nature and discover anciens civilization that museum is the best place

Trip.com User: Highly recommendes to visit the museum if you want to see the artefacts and fossils of the “first humanoid”. we enjoyed the tour of the museum.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Ethnological Museum.

Ethnological Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,8:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 20 ETB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Algeria St Piazza Haile, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

The Ethnographic Museum, located at Addis Ababa University, is without a doubt one of the best monuments to explore in Ethiopia: it can broaden your horizons and allow you to explore Ethiopia deeply. The museum is the former residence of the famous Ethiopian king Hailiesillasi and the place where the kings of Solomon lived. The amount of information here is very rich, and there are many exhibits reflecting Ethiopian cultural relics and modern civilization. Outside the museum are stone materials, the second floor displays materials of natural science, anthropology, archaeology, etc., as well as art works, and the third floor is ethnological materials. You can see the lives and clothing of people in the past, as well as the history of the Ethiopians' struggle against the Italian colonists.

Day 1 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Ethnological Museum, Sheraton Addis, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Addis Ababa nearby is the best place to stay.

Sheraton Addis, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Addis Ababa

Property Location With a stay at Sheraton Addis in Addis Ababa, you'll be convenient to Menelik II's Palace and Addis Ababa Stadium. This 5-star hotel is within close proximity of ECA Conference Center and Holy Trinity Cathedral. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 293 guestrooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite

Day 2 | Morning

Holy Trinity Cathedral

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,7:00am-6:00pm;Open on Sat-Sun,9:00am-6:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Addis, Addis Ababa 123, Ethiopia

Holy Trinity Cathedral is an important religious resort in Ethiopia. It was built in the early and mid-1900s. The former king of Ethiopia, Haile Serahi and his wife are buried here. The black granite mausoleum in the church is very worth seeing. The church has special The tour guide explained that there will be regular singing every day, and sometimes alms to the poor. The outside of the church is very surfing, which is very suitable for taking pictures.

Reviews from Real Guests:

boomboomafridi: With Ethiopian air free transit and stay facility, some worth visiting places include the holy trinity cathderal church beside entoto and museums etc. Aden malls and down town also has good attractions to follow. The trinity cathedral is probably the biggest in Ethiopia with good architecture..

Trip.com User: it'sp a very rich and interesting place, p

Day 2 | Afternoon

Awash National Park nearby is the top choice before you leave Holy Trinity Cathedral and hit the road.

Awash National Park

Opening Hours: Open from 6:00am-7:00pm

Ticket Price: 90 ETB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-4 Days

Location: Awash National Park, East Shewa

Awash National Park is located in the lowlands east of Addis Ababa and spans the Awash River. It is one of the most well-maintained protected areas in Ethiopia. The Awash River is one of the main rivers in the Horn of Africa (HornofAfrica) region. It irrigates the main grain-producing areas of northeastern Ethiopia and then flows into the broad Danakil Depression. The majestic Awash Falls, formed when the river pours into the valley, is a must-see in the park. Filāwoha, a beautiful, clear thermal pond, is also a unique attraction. Awash National Park is a protected area of arid and semi-arid woodland and savannah, with river jungles along the Awash River, thanks to the majestic Fantale dormant volcano. There are 46 species of wild animals found in the park, including the East African right-horned antelope and the antelope. Birds mainly live along the river, and there are as many as 392 species of birds recorded. To the park as far as possible from the Addis - Assab (Addis-Assab) main road to go, there is a caravan inn called Kereyu Lodge on the edge of the canyon.

Reviews from Real Guests:

JOW: very good location

Day 2 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Golden Tulip Addis Ababa is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Golden Tulip Addis Ababa

Offering a barbecue and fitness centre, Golden Tulip Addis Ababa is situated in Addis Ababa. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar, and meals at the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site. Golden Tulip Addis Ababa features free WiFi throughout the property.Guest rooms at Golden Tulip is air-conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, tea-and-coffee-making facilities, and a minibar. Each one comes with a private bathroom fitted with bath and shower, and also including bath robes and slippers.Golden Tulip Addis Ababa offers a free shuttle service, a 24-hour front desk and meeting facilities. There is also a shared lounge where guests can relax and watch TV.Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is 2 km away.

Day 3 | Morning

Adadi Mariam

Ticket Price: 100 ETB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: About 70kms south of Addis

If you are local and have an hour to spare, this is a good place to stop and visit. The church is on a hill, and there is a training ground for Ethiopian athletes nearby. It should be noted that this church is located in a very suburban rural area. If you want to come, it is recommended to have a local tour guide and driver. It will be very troublesome to come by yourself. The church is very small, and there are no oil paintings or famous things. What is more interesting is its construction process and construction materials. It's a nice architectural view and worth taking pictures.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Blue Nile Falls.

Blue Nile Falls

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Ethiopia

The Blue Nile Falls, locally known as Teasset, which means "smoky water", is a well-known waterfall in Africa. A crack 55 meters high, forming a beautiful rainbow. The Blue Nile River is 680 kilometers long. It passes through Lake Tana and then turns sharply down, forming a rush of water.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Hafi: an amazing nature of the great country Ethiopia

JOW: good trip very good place

* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.