12 days in Ethiopia Itinerary

A sprawling metropolis and home to millions of Ethiopians, Addis Ababa houses many international organizations, embassies, and commissions, making it a diplomatic, political, and economic hub of the country.

To see traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Addis Ababa driving holiday planner.

Tallinn, Estonia to Addis Ababa is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Eastern European Standard Time to East Africa Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect warmer temperatures when traveling from Tallinn in April; daily highs in Addis Ababa reach 29°C and lows reach 15°C. On the 2nd (Fri), you're off to Harar.

The walled city of Harar--named a World Heritage Site--lives and breathes tradition.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Casa Museo di Rimbaud and Harar Museum. Step off the beaten path and head to Din Agobara Mosque and Tobm of Amir Nur. There's more to do: make a trip to Harar Jegol Wall.

To see other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, use the Harar trip planner.

You can fly from Addis Ababa to Harar in 4 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive; or take a train. Traveling from Addis Ababa in April, things will get a bit warmer in Harar: highs are around 38°C and lows about 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) early enough to travel to Arba Minch.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Konso Cultural Centre and Wolayta soddo Tourist exibition. Get outdoors at Nechisar National Park and Chamo Lake. Go for a jaunt from Arba Minch to Sodo to see Soddo Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Trinity about 2 hours away.

To find more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Arba Minch tour builder app.

You can fly from Harar to Arba Minch in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In April, daytime highs in Arba Minch are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. On the 10th (Sat), you'll travel to Addis Ababa.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Sat): take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback.

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Traveling by flight from Arba Minch to Addis Ababa takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Arba Minch in April, things will get slightly colder in Addis Ababa: highs are around 29°C and lows about 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can travel back home.