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Top 6 nature & wildlife things to do in Addis Ababa

Wildlife, forests, gardens, and the green pockets of Addis Ababa that make it bearable in monsoon and beautiful by November. Day trips and short drives where the landscape is the point.

  1. Addis Ababa Forest Spa Experience, Mount Entoto, Addis Ababa1

    1. Addis Ababa Forest Spa Experience, Mount Entoto

    · 5 hours

    Escape to tranquility with the *Tranquil Forest Escape Spa Package* at Kuriftu Resort and Spa in Entoto, Ethiopia. Begin your journey with a warm welcome and refreshing drink before indulging in a one-hour massage. Next, relax in the detoxifying steam sauna, followed by a soothing Jacuzzi experience with hydrotherapy jets. Throughout the day, the serene forest surroundings provide a peaceful backdrop for ultimate relaxation. By the end of your spa retreat, you'll feel rejuvenated, refreshed, and ready to face the world. Perfect for solo or group relaxation, this package promises a blissful escape in the heart of nature.

  2. Hidden Treasures of Addis Ababa - Food, Culture and History Tour, Addis Ababa2

    2. Hidden Treasures of Addis Ababa - Food, Culture and History Tour

    5.0· 85 reviews· 8 hours

    Explore with us the hidden treasures of Addis Ababa, like Bahita Mariam Church with the tomb of Addis Ababa's founders or the hustle and bustle of Africa's biggest open-air market. Let us say a greeting to our grandmother Lucy at the National Museum and take a break at Zoma museum with its permaculture garden and artistic clay-clad houses. Take part in a cooking and tasting session of traditional Ethiopian food and continue this fragrance and taste experience with a traditional coffee ceremony. Finally come with us to Mount Entoto at the entrance of Addis Ababa and explore with us the history of Ethiopia's capital. From here you will also enjoy the beautiful sunset over the skyline of Addis Ababa. This unique adventure is suitable for all types and ages of travelers. We will pick you from your hotel, or any place you prefer, and drop you again there after a day packed with cultural experiences, insider knowledge, and memorable encounters with local traditions.

  3. Private Menagesha Suba Forest Hiking and Sightseeing Tour, Addis Ababa3

    3. Private Menagesha Suba Forest Hiking and Sightseeing Tour

    5.0· 5 reviews· 8 hours

    The oldest conservation area in East Africa, Menagesha Suba Forest has been protected by imperial decree since the mid 15th Century. At 2500ha, it represents the largest remaining patch of indigenous forest in the Addis Ababa area, and as such is an excellent spot for walking, birding and wildlife spotting. Here, you can Climb Damocha Peak (3385m), see forest mammals such as guereza monkeys and the endemic Menelik's Bushbuck and look for endemic bird species including Ethiopian oriole, yellow-fronted parrot, black-winged lovebird, banded barbet, Abyssinian woodpecker and Abyssinian catbird.

  1. Addis Ababa Authentic Private City Tour, Addis Ababa4

    4. Addis Ababa Authentic Private City Tour

    5.0· 268 reviews

    Come to discover the authentic magic of Addis Ababa by visiting the most historical, local, nature and cultural highlights on a full-day city tour with private guide and driver. From seeing the grave of Emperor Haile Selassie, drinking a coffee in the oldest roasters company, exploring the narrow streets and stalls of the largest open market in Africa, having lunch in the oldest hotel built by Empress Taytu Betul, seeing the worldwide known "Lucy", walking in the former bedroom of Haile Selassie, to hiking an eucalyptus forrest at 3400 meters altitude and admire the full scenery of the city, this tour is definitely a must! Tour includes entrance fees, pick up and drop off at the airport/hotel. Discount can be offered for group or family tour.

  2. Addis Ababa Guided City Tour With Airport & Hotel Pick Up, Addis Ababa5

    5. Addis Ababa Guided City Tour With Airport & Hotel Pick Up

    4.9· 263 reviews

    Addis Ababa tour should be booked with Aman Ethiopia Tours: Perfectly paced 7-hour city tour covering Addis Ababa’s top historical, cultural, and scenic highlights. Expert local guides who bring Ethiopia’s history, heritage, and stories vividly to life. Panoramic views from Entoto Hills (not Entoto Park) for breathtaking photo opportunities over the capital. Exclusive cultural insight at the Ethnological Museum, housed in Emperor Haile Selassie’s former palace. See world-famous history up close, including Lucy and Selam at the National Museum. Discover Ethiopia’s proud legacy at St. George Cathedral, symbol of victory and faith. Experience authentic local life with a guided visit to Merkato, Africa’s largest open-air market. Comfortable transportation and smooth logistics from hotel or airport pickup to drop-off. Trusted Ethiopian tour operator committed to quality service and memorable experiences.

  3. Addis Ababa: Debre Libanos, Blue Nile Gorge, and Cave Tour, Addis Ababa6

    6. Addis Ababa: Debre Libanos, Blue Nile Gorge, and Cave Tour

    4.7· 278 reviews

    On this popular road trip, you will pass through beautiful countryside scenery and the real Ethiopian way of life in action - farmers, rural communities, towns cut off from each other. At the destinations, you will visit the ancient Debre Libanos Monastery (and its cave church), the famed ‘Portuguese Bridge’ built in the 1890s, the Nile Gorge with its abundant endemic birdlife and gelada baboons and enjoy a view of Addis Ababa from a viewpoint set at 3,300 meters above sea level (Entoto Mountain). Please note spotting the Gelada Baboons can be a matter of luck, as they live in an open park.

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