Mount Entoto & Entoto Park
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Eucalyptus-covered hills about 3,000 metres above sea level north of the city, overlooking the whole capital. The newly built Entoto Park offers trails, viewpoints and outdoor activities.
Mount Entoto was the residence of Emperor Menelik II before he founded Addis Ababa. Its slopes are covered with eucalyptus forests introduced in the late 19th century, and women carrying firewood down the hill are a common sight. Entoto Park opened in 2020 as part of the government's 'Beautify Sheger' project. It features forest trails, viewing platforms, restaurants, horse riding and zip lines, and it is busy with residents at weekends. A taxi from the city centre takes about 30 to 40 minutes. The mountaintop is cooler than the city, so bring a jacket.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–18:00 (activities have their own hours)
Nearby sights
- Entoto Maryam Church
- Shiro Meda Market
- Ethnological Museum (Institute of Ethiopian Studies)
- Yekatit 12 Monument
- St. George's Cathedral
- National Museum of Ethiopia
- Adwa Victory Memorial Museum
- Piassa