in Ethiopia★ Capital

Addis Ababa

Africa's diplomatic capital, a high-altitude city of grand museums, buzzing coffee culture and the continent's biggest market.

Notable spots

National Museum of Ethiopia
Museum
Home of Lucy, the 3.2-million-year-old hominid skeleton.
Holy Trinity Cathedral
Landmark
An ornate cathedral and the resting place of Emperor Haile Selassie.
Merkato
Shopping
Entoto Hill
Scenery
Tomoca Coffee
Food

Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec

👕 Addis Ababa in Oct: Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Photo: Addis Ababa — Abshewaga (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikimedia