Addis Ababa City Tours

Welcome to Addis Ababa – Ethiopia

Addis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia. It is also doubles as the economic and business center of the country. Of late, the city has grown into one of the most developed and interesting cities on the African continent. This populous city with over two million residents is as cosmopolitan as any of the world’s great metropolises, and the architecture is as varied as the city itself. It is one of the world’s greatest metropolises.
Like any other capital in the world, Addis is also a multipurpose city. It is the administrative seat of Government, residential; it boasts elegant villas, stylish hotels, conference facilities, functional bungalows, and entertainment centres. Addis Ababa travelers find the city charming.
Location
The city of Addis Ababa is located in the foothills of the 3,000 meters Entoto Mountains and strolls pleasantly across many wooded hillsides and gullies cut through with fast flowing streams.
Eating Out
There are numerous restaurants offering various exotic Ethiopian dishes.
City Attractions
Thousands of curious visitors from far and wide find their Addis Ababa travel truly rewarding. The fact that the place takes one back in time and opens one up to an authentic world of yore seems to be the most probable reason. An Addis Ababa city tour introduces you to a city flourishing with amazing attractions such as;

• National Museum: This is a world class magnificent architectural building founded in 1952. It houses preserves and displays the country’s historical, cultural and archeological heritage. A large collection of impressive artifacts can be seen here from sculptures to clothing to artwork.
• National Zoo: National Zoo is also known as Lion Zoo You can take your camera’s to take pictures of these Lions there. One thing you should remember after taking Addis Ababa flights is that once you are entered in this Zoo, you should not try to touch these lions as it could be dangerous for you.
• Washa Micheal Cave: On this hilly area at a place called Ankorecha you find a cave, whose half part is destroyed during the Italian invasion. The column of this cave resembles that of the famous rock hewn churches of Lalibela.
• Lalibela: Lalibela located in the northern part of the country is where King Lalibela left something behind on his passing for the rest of the world to admire. It comprises of eleven rock-hewn churches, often referred to as the “Eighth wonder of the world”. It is carved out of one rock and protected by the surrounding.
• Lake Tana: This is the largest lake in Ethiopia and many tourists spectacle at its absolute splendor. It is the source of the famous Nile River, the very spot from where its journey to the Mediterranean is marked. The lake is famous for boat rides in the country.