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Best Things to do in Ethiopia (2026)

Activities and experiences, from markets and classes to outdoor trips and evening entertainment, for filling your time in a destination.

3 places · Updated November 12, 2026

Our top 3 things to do in Ethiopia

  1. Merkato Open-air market, Addis KetemaHuge open-air market west of Piazza, often called Africa's largest, with sections for coffee, spices, grain, clothing, household goods and recycled metal.
  2. Entoto Park Mountain park and viewpoint, EntotoLarge recreation park on the forested Entoto mountain above the city, opened in 2020, with viewpoints, trails, horse riding, cafes and restaurants.
  3. Zoma Museum Contemporary art centre and garden, MekanisaArtist-founded museum and garden in Mekanisa built from mud and straw, combining contemporary Ethiopian art, an organic garden, a cafe and a restaurant.

Thing to do

1. Merkato

Open-air marketAddis Ketema

Huge open-air market west of Piazza, often called Africa's largest, with sections for coffee, spices, grain, clothing, household goods and recycled metal.

View details — Merkato

Thing to do

2. Entoto Park

Mountain park and viewpointEntoto

Large recreation park on the forested Entoto mountain above the city, opened in 2020, with viewpoints, trails, horse riding, cafes and restaurants.

View details — Entoto Park

Thing to do

3. Zoma Museum

Contemporary art centre and gardenMekanisa

Artist-founded museum and garden in Mekanisa built from mud and straw, combining contemporary Ethiopian art, an organic garden, a cafe and a restaurant.

View details — Zoma Museum