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48 Hours in Addis Ababa — The Classic Weekend

The greatest hits — outdoors, food, culture and a night out.

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Friday

  1. Evening

    Habesha 2000

    Ethiopian · $$ · Bole Medhanealem

    Open the weekend here — Tour-bus famous for a reason — beyaynetu vegetarian platter and tibs sizzling tableside.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Dinner-grade kitchen worth lingering at
    • ·Keeps you in Bole Medhanealem — short walk from your other stops

Saturday

  1. Morning
    Mount Entoto
    Outdoors · Entoto

    3,200m forested peak above the city — old palace, eucalyptus trails, panoramic sunsets.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Best early — lighter crowds before noon
    • ·Keeps you in Entoto — short walk from your other stops
  2. Lunch

    Lucy Restaurant

    International / Ethiopian · $$ · National Museum

    Leafy garden patio next to Lucy herself — pizza, pasta and tibs in equal measure.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Strong lunch option, quick enough to keep the day moving
    • ·Keeps you in National Museum — short walk from your other stops
  3. Afternoon
    Merkato
    Culture · Addis Ketema

    Largest open-air market in Africa — spice alleys, coffee sacks, controlled chaos.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Holds up in the afternoon energy lull
    • ·Keeps you in Addis Ketema — short walk from your other stops
  4. Evening
    Live Jazz Bar
    Nightlife · Old town

    Cocktails and a trio — solo at the bar or a date-night standby.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Hits different at golden hour
    • ·Keeps you in Old town — short walk from your other stops

Sunday

  1. Morning
    Holy Trinity Cathedral
    Culture · Arat Kilo

    Emperor Haile Selassie's resting place — stained glass and Ethiopian Orthodox murals.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Best early — lighter crowds before noon
    • ·Keeps you in Arat Kilo — short walk from your other stops
  2. Afternoon
    Indoor Climbing Gym
    Outdoors · Climbing district

    Day-pass bouldering with shoe rental — great solo workout or first-date conversation starter.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Holds up in the afternoon energy lull
    • ·Keeps you in Climbing district — short walk from your other stops

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