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ONE OT TWO DAYS FROM ADDIS ABABA; ANKOBER
Description about the destinations
ADDIS ABABA
Addis Ababa is some 100 year old – found during the reign of the infamous Ethiopian ruler Menelik the second. Addis Ababa meaning “New Flower” is the seat of the continental organization, formerly known as organization for African Unity (OAU) and now as African Union (AU) and other regional and international organizations. Addis Ababa is one of the high altitude cities of Africa. It’s as high as from 2200 – 3200mts above sea level.
Addis Ababa is a prosperous and vibrant city there are dynamic markets, numerous attractions in the city. Tourists in the city can visit forested hillsides. There are many Worlds – Class Museums at Addis Ababa that reflect the rich history of the city and also the country Ethiopia.
ANKOBER
Ankober is 170km south of Addis Ababa and some 40km to the East of Debre Berhan. Situated on the edge of the escarpment from where one looks down over the Great Rift Valley and across the Danakil Desert, Ankober was the capital of the Shewan King until the late 19th century, when Emperor Menellik abandoned it and founded Addis Ababa. All that now remain of Ankober’s former glory is the mountain flora of great beauty and variety, troops of the endemic Gelada Baboon, the magnificent scenery, remains of Menellik’s palace and two Church with interesting murals.
TOUR CODE: RST/EXC2/0020
CATERGORY: One or Two Days from Addis Ababa; ANKOBER
TRANSPORTATION: SURFACE
TOUR DURATION: 1 DAY
DAY 1: ADDIS ABABA
Arrive Addis Ababa from your international flight; check-in to your hotel, after taking some rest you will have city tour to Addis
NATIONAL MUSEUM: This comprises of many archaeological and historical findings, including the famous complete hominid fossil remains of “Lucy” locally known as Dinknesh meaning “wonderful”.
ETHNOLOGICAL MUSEUM: It is found in the main campus of Addis Ababa University by the Institute of Ethiopian Studies with the aim to preserve the country’s historical and cultural heritages. It has a complete collection that describes almost all tribal groups in Ethiopia. Here you will have an overview about the history, culture and tradition of Ethiopian people.
SAINT GEORGE CATHEDRAL MUSEUM AND CHURCH: This octagonal church, which was built by Emperor Menilik II in 1896 in commemoration of Ethiopian victory over the Italian invaders at the Battle of Adwa. Here you will visit paintings by the Maitre Artist Afework Tekle, which decorated the interior wall, and glass window of the church and other ecclesiastical royal and cultural heritage of the past are displayed in cathedral’s small museum within the compound.
HOLY TRINITY CATHEDRAL CHURCH: Knowning in Amharic as Kidist Selassie, is the highest ranking Orthodox Cathedral in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It was built to commemorate Ethiopia's libration from Italian occupation and is the second most important place of worship in Ethiopia, after the church of Our Lady Mary of Zion in Axum.
MOUNT ENTOTO: It is the highest peak in Addis Ababa with an altitude of 3200 meter, and was the site for the first palace of Emperor Menilik II. Here one can see a small but fully displayed museum that shows articles of historical significance, denoted by members of royal family, foreign diplomats and individuals, as well as Saint Mary Church where Emperor Menelik II crowned as Emperor of Ethiopia in it and you will admire the panoramic view of the city with its surrounding forests and breathtaking air.
MERKATO: It is the largest open-air market in Africa, here you will be presented with confusing but fascinating glimpse of the very vast range of goods and artifacts available from all parts of the country and you will enjoy the Ethiopian trade exchange tradition in the open-air and you can purchase anything you need.
Day 2: ADDIS ABABA – ANKOBER
In the morning after you take breakfast, drive to Ankober.
Drive 70km north of Addis Ababa It has beautiful views across the eastern escarpment of the low land and the high land with the ruins of Menelik’s palaces before he moved to Entoto; at the beginning of the 19th century. On a small conical of the remains of Menilik’s palace and at its foot tow churches both containing interesting murals.
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