Addis Ababa

which means "New Flower" in Amharic, is an intriguingly indigenous African city. Unlike many other African capitals, its founding, growth and development, are not rooted in colonization. Founded in 1896 by Emperor Menelik II, Addis Ababa is the last in a succession of capitals of the great Abyssinian Empire dating back to the pre-Christian Axum (Brunn & Williams 273). Because of its indigenous character, and the great legacy of the Abyssinian Empire, Ethiopia and its capital city have become a source of pride for the Pan-African movement. Explore Ethiopia tour operators will take you to many tour sites in Addis Ababa.

Short Tours

If you are fortunate enough to be in Ethiopia on different purposes, but just have a day, two or three to spare. Explore Ethiopia Tours can provide a taste of the best of Ethiopia in a short time.

Highlights

• Explore a variety of attractions from historic and religious sites, to birdlife and wildlife and places of scenic beauty.
• Explore one or two of Ethiopia’s top Historical destination, by air (Lalibela, Axum, Gondar, Bahirdar, Harar, Diredawa).
• Explore the city of Addis Ababa and its surroundings.