Accommodation
Accommodation is selected only after dates and priorities are clear. The confirmed proposal identifies each property, room basis and any known limitations before a booking is accepted.
The brief
A route with room to move.
Gentle acclimatisation · A flexible museum and gallery programme · Coffee, kitchens and Entoto views
Ch. I The shape of the days
A complete, flexible itinerary.
The order is operationally checked before confirmation. Each day can be redrawn around interests, access, pace and the best available connections.
- 01Day 1
Addis Ababa · Arrival and highland orientation
Today is centred on arrival and highland orientation. With your guide, connect National Museum with Entoto Hills. Timing stays flexible for local conditions, meaningful stops and a pace that suits your party.
- Meals
- Breakfast; lunch and dinner are specified in the personalised quotation
- Stay
- The city offers international hotels, design-led boutiques and dependable locally owned properties across several neighbourhoods.
- 02Day 2
Addis Ababa · Museums, studios and the city's table
Today is centred on museums, studios and the city's table. With your guide, connect Entoto Hills with Coffee and food. Timing stays flexible for local conditions, meaningful stops and a pace that suits your party.
- Meals
- Breakfast; lunch and dinner are specified in the personalised quotation
- Stay
- The city offers international hotels, design-led boutiques and dependable locally owned properties across several neighbourhoods.
- 03Day 3
Addis Ababa · Entoto air and a flexible departure
Today is centred on entoto air and a flexible departure. With your guide, connect Coffee and food with National Museum. Timing stays flexible for local conditions, meaningful stops and a pace that suits your party.
- Meals
- Breakfast when included by the confirmed hotel; other meals according to onward travel
- Stay
- Departure or onward accommodation by arrangement
Ch. II A visual note
Ch. III Route & practical notes
Addis Ababa
- Addis Ababa9.03, 38.74
Meals
Breakfast is normally included at hotels. Lunches and dinners are built around the route, dietary needs and realistic local options; the personalised quotation states exactly which meals are included.
Fitness & preparation
Comfortable shoes and an easy first day are normally sufficient. Tell us about mobility, dietary or room-access needs so the route can be adjusted before reservations are made.
Cultural guidance
Dress and behaviour should follow local guidance, especially in places of worship and community settings. Ask before every portrait, accept a refusal without negotiation and avoid transactional or staged encounters.
Responsible travel
The confirmed route should identify its guides, local operators and applicable site, community or conservation fees. Wildlife must never be baited or guaranteed, and hosts remain free to decline a planned visit.
Safety & operations
Routes, road times, domestic services, park access and regional conditions can change. The final programme is confirmed against current official advice and local partner assessments; substitutions may be necessary for safety or operational reasons.
Included in the quotation
- Ground transport and listed internal transport exactly as confirmed
- Guiding and local specialist services listed in the confirmed proposal
- Accommodation and meals exactly as itemised in the personalised quotation
- Site admissions, park arrangements and community fees listed in the final programme
- Planning and operational support described in the confirmed proposal
Not included
- International flights, visas and travel insurance
- Meals, drinks and activities not identified as included
- Personal purchases, gratuities and hotel extras
- Medical costs, evacuation and changes caused by events outside the operator's control
Optional activities
- A specialist food or coffee experience in Addis Ababa
- Additional guided walks where conditions and energy allow
- An extra rest night at the beginning or end
Possible extensions
- A private Addis Ababa extension
- A Rift Valley lakeside pause
- A second region selected around current access and season
Ch. V Questions
Before we redraw it.
How is The Addis Highland Weekend confirmed?
The published journey is planning context, not a confirmed departure. Dates, route, services and operating conditions are verified and supplied in writing before a booking is accepted.
How is the journey priced?
The displayed starting price is per person sharing. Dates, party size, room level, transport and the final operating route determine the confirmed cost, inclusions and payment terms.
Can the itinerary change after booking?
Yes when safety, weather, access or local circumstances require it. Material changes are discussed as early and transparently as possible.
What travel insurance is required?
Comprehensive cover should include medical treatment, evacuation, cancellation and the planned activities. Remote expeditions may require additional cover.
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Compose it around you
This itinerary is a first draft.
Change the pace, room level, activities or route. We begin with what you want Ethiopia to feel like, then check what is genuinely operable.