Things to do in Addis Ababa this weekend

Entoto

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

Tomoca / anywhere

Green beans roasted, ground, brewed and served in three rounds — popcorn on the side.

Kazanchis

Cultural club nightly — masinko fiddle, eskista shoulder dance, tej honey wine flowing.

Arat Kilo

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

Addis Ketema

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

Arat Kilo

Meet Lucy, the 3.2-million-year-old Australopithecus fossil — humanity's most famous grandmother.

Ethiopian · Bole Medhanealem

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

Modern Ethiopian · Bole

Stylish chain — kitfo raw beef and shiro served on hand-rolled injera.

International / Ethiopian · National Museum

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

Coffee · Piazza

Since 1953 — stand at the counter for the city's best macchiato among bankers and writers.

Traditional Ethiopian · Bole

Live azmari music, communal injera platters, eskista dancers between courses.