What to bring
What to Bring For Addis Ababa
- Passport, plane tickets
- Camera
- Pullover or sweater for the evening (it gets cool at night)
- Clothes that are respectful of the fact that this is a highly religious country (both Christian and Muslim); it is not culturally acceptable to wear very skimpy clothes here, especially not in rural areas or when visiting churches. (It is fine to wear shorts and t-shirts while running.)
- Hat or headscarf (to keep the sun off, and needed in churches)
- Sandals
- Sunglasses
- Sun tan lotion
- Money: bring euros or dollars (there are a couple of ATMs in Addis that you can use to get Ethiopian birr)
- Oral rehydration salts (eg Dioralyte) and anti-diarrhea tablets (eg Imodium)
- Charger for your mobile phone
- Trail shoes (if you are a runner)
If you are staying with us, you do NOT need to bring towels, sheets, electrical adapters. We can also lend you a guide book.
If you are travelling out of Addis
If you are travelling out of Addis, then in addition to the above you should bring:
- Malaria tablets (if you are travelling below 2,000 metres, as you probably will)
- Mosquito bednet
- Insect repellent
- A sleeping sack (to avoid bedbugs in cheap hotels) (example)
- Multi sized bath & sink plug
- Travel alarm clock
- Money Belt
- A small torch or head torch
- Rucksack or day pack
- Hiking boots if you are going hiking
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to add to the packing list:
* torch - a wind up torch is useful so you don’t have to worry about batteries - and useful in Addis as well as out
* tissues and wet wipes - you can also buy anti-bacterial gels/sprays for washing your hands without water which is sometimes useful as there isn’t always water available for washing your hands
* I found a light long scarf useful for covering up arms and head in churches, or for a light cover earlier in the morning when it is still cool
* sandals are fine for walking around but you’ll be walking on unmade up roads and in a lot of dirt and dust so make sure they are sturdy and give you support/protection
* I changed sterling to Birr at the airport with no problem