Top Addis Ababa Shows, Concerts & Sports

Walk through a forest of towering trees and endemic wildlife on a private tour from Addis Ababa to Menagesha Suba Forest Park. An option to meet the driver at the Addis Ababa airport or local hotels makes this an easy way to fit one more outdoor adventure into the beginning or end of your time in Ethiopia, with the chance to hike, bird watch, or picnic in a fascinating ecosystem.

Meskel(The Finding Of The True Cross) Festival  (27 September)Now registered with UNESCO as an element of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Meskel (27 September) commemorates the alleged 4th century discovery of the True Cross on which Jesus was crucified. The centerpiece of this uniquely Ethiopian festival is the burning of a massive conical pyre called a Damera. The largest ceremony takes place in Addis Ababa’s Meskel Square, where hundreds of thousands of people gather to watch the colorfully dressed priests chant, pray and dance. The most historically poignant site to witness Meskel is Aksum’s Cathedral of Maryam Tsion.

Bahir Dar and Blue Nile Waterfalls Bahir Dar is situated on Lake Tana, which is dotted with island monasteries some dating back to the 14th century. Its 30 odd islands represent today a unique natural habitat for plant life.The Blue Nile Falls are a waterfall on the Blue Nile River in Ethiopia. They are known as Tis Issat in Amharic, when translated,means "smoking water" They are situated on the upper course of the river, about 30 kilometers downstream from the town of BahirDar and Lake Tana.

Discover the Most Important Historical attractions found in Northern Ethiopia such as Lalibela,  Gonadr and Bahir Dar  ( Lake Tana, ).

Shop your way through Ethiopia’s capital city on this all-day outing. After a convenient airport pickup, travel with a private guide to Addis Ababa’s best spots for authentic local products like coffee, jewelry, and leather. Visit the massive open-air market, Merkato, and notable spots like Piazza, Sumeta Souvenir Gallery, and the Stadium. Afterwards, feast on a delicious dinner, watch a dance performance and enjoy a traditional coffee ceremony.