3-Day Addis Ababa Itinerary: A First-Timer's Guide to Ethiopia's Capit

✈️ Entry Essentials Visa: E-visa ($62) or landing visa ($60). Currency: Exchange at Rwanda Market or Taishan Guesthouse (rate: ~20.5 ETB/¥1). SIM Card: Ethio Telecom – 1-week unlimited data (400 ETB). 🚗 Getting Around Ride App: Buggy but functional (pin your location clearly—drivers rely on your GPS!). Budget Stay: Taishan Guesthouse (Chinese-friendly, meals included). Brighton Guest House (¥60/night, clean + hot water). 🍽️ Must-Try Eats Ethiopia Restaurant Injera: Fermented sourdough + stews (love-it-or-hate-it tang!). Coffee: Street stalls (1-2 ETB) or cafés (5-10 ETB)—world-class beans. Honey Wine (Tej): Sweet local brew (skip if you prefer baijiu). 🌆 Top Sights 1️⃣ National Museum (50 ETB): Closed for renovation (Lucy’s fossils unavailable). 2️⃣ Holy Trinity Cathedral: Imperial-era grandeur. 3️⃣ Ethnological Museum: Housed in Haile Selassie’s palace (inside Addis Ababa University). 4️⃣ 2000 Habesha Restaurant: Overpriced but convenient cultural show at 7 PM. #AddisAbaba #EthiopiaTravel #AfricanCoffee #BudgetAfrica