Ethiopia & Djibouti - Addis Ababa
Since its establishment in the 19th century, Addis Ababa has always seemed like a magical gateway to another world. Africa’s fourth-largest city and Ethiopia’s diplomatic capital is traf-fic-choked and sprawling, but is the best place to sample Ethiopian food, and has wonderful museums and accommodation.
- delve into the excellent treasure trove of the Ethnological Museum
- see Lucy, one of our oldest ancestors, at the National Museum
- stare in silent contemplation at the moving memorial of the ‘Red Terror’ Martyrs Memorial Museum
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