Addis Ababa is also the safari tour holidays & vacations capital of Ethiopia and a good base for Family and Honeymoon travel in Ethiopia. From here Addis Ababa city tour and short Addis Ababa safari excursions can be arranged.
Addis Ababa (sometimes spelt Addis Abeba) is a diverse and riotous capital city of nearly three million souls, with roughly 80 different nationalities, and a multitude of religious and language groups making up its colorful population. Nestled at the foot of Mount Entoto, the city was founded in the late 1800s by Ethiopian emperor Menelik II and was later occupied by the Italians during the second Italo-Abyssinian War. When Ethiopians regained control, Emperor Haile Selassie immediately set about rebuilding the capital and formed the Organization of African Unity, replaced by today's African Union, which has its headquarters in the city. Addis Ababa is also home to the world-renown early hominid Lucy - her fossilised skeleton, as well as a replica, are housed in the Ethiopian National Museum. The city also boasts the largest open market in Africa (in the Merkato district), several interesting mosques and cathedrals, as well as the world's largest prefabricated building, Shengo Hall, and Menelik's old Imperial Palace, which is the official seat of the Ethiopian government.
Addis Ababa Historic Site
Addis Ababa is an interesting mix of poverty and wealth, urbanization and nature (the city is surrounded by forests and cultivated land). It is a dynamic capital, but has its fair share of unemployment, petty crime and destitution. Addis Ababa, however, is well worth exploring, as there are plenty of 'diamonds in the rough' to be uncovered.Ethiopia is a fascinating country and most tourists travel to Addis Ababa, the colourful capital, to start their exploration. It is worth spending a day of your holiday in Addis Ababa to experience the vibe of an African city. The city has some lively markets and worthy attractions, including the Ethiopian National Museum, resting place of 'Lucy', the famed early hominid fossil.
The most pleasant time to travel to Addis Ababa is during the dry season, between October and May. Between June and September the city is awash with rain, which makes a holiday in Addis Ababa during this period a wet affair. Travel to Addis Ababa is not for the timid tourist. The city itself offers some decent hotels and luxury to budget hotel accommodation, but excursions are for the more adventurous. Do not travel to Addis Ababa if you are disturbed by scenes of poverty and are afraid of the threat of petty crime. Our detailed Addis Ababa travel guide is updated regularly and contains all the information required for a happy trip to Ethiopia, from health and safety advice to currency exchange.
African safaris and Adventures welcome you to our secure and guaranteed online car rental booking service. We provide, reliable, low cost - fully inclusive car hire service comparing the prices of the top 100 car hire companies in Addis Ababa to get you the best price guaranteed for your car rental in Ethiopia. We provide 4x4's Rav-4s, Mitsubishi pajeros, for self drive safari use, and Toyota land-cruisers, land-rovers, Overland Trucks and Toyota prados for chauffeur driven use, whether you are planning a camping safari across East Africa or simply spending a few nights at lodge in our National Parks. We also provide small 4x4's and saloon cars for the town business either for long or short term hire.
As a Ethiopia tour operator we provide travellers with an opportunity to explore the beauty and diversity of Ethiopia and her people. The three tours include visits to Ethiopia's two exceptional national parks, safari excursions to various tribal villages to get a taste of local life, tours of spectacular rock hewn churches, including Lalibela, explorations of the spectacular Rift Valley, visits to hot springs, forest walks, hikes in the Simien Mountains, market shopping and more. Known as the cradle of humanity, G.A.P Adventures takes travellers across Ethiopia to unearth the hidden historical gems and to see what life is like today in one of the most culturally and naturally rewarding countries in Africa.
With over five different tours to Ethiopia, we have Ethiopia holidays to suit every traveller. If you want to unearth the history of this diverse country, get closer to the immense natural beauty or learn more about the tribes that have inhabited this land for centuries, we have Ethiopia safari the tour for you. To learn more about the varied tribes of Ethiopia, many of which have been living in the isolated Omo Valley for centuries, the Lost Tribes of Ethiopia is the ticket. Combining all the elements for an unforgettable African experience in this unique country, visit us today to see what different trips are on offer.
Ethiopia hotel and hotels in Ethiopia Accommodation range from Addis Ababa Budget hotel to luxury world class hotels. Despite the name, a tented camp and mobile camping can be quite luxurious, with private baths and ho showers. Some of the safari camps and lodges in Ethiopia feature wildlife game viewing. we offer the best rates for hotel in Addis Ababa via our secure online booking engine. We have all the locations covered.We pride our self to have the largest online hotel reservation system - we have every kind of lodging including cheap hotels, discount motels, discount hotels and luxury 5-star accommodation in Ethiopia.
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