8-Hour Addis Ababa Festival Tour with Oromo Ceremony at Meskel Square

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Experience a major festival celebration in Addis Ababa
• 02 Gather at Meskel Square, the main center of the festivities
• 03 Watch traditional Oromo cultural performances and dancing
• 04 Feel the energy of large local crowds arriving from across the city
• 05 Learn about the ceremony's significance and closing traditions

Join a lively cultural experience in Addis Ababa during one of the city's biggest festival celebrations, centered around Meskel Square. This event-filled day brings together people arriving from different directions of the city to share music, dance, and tradition in a high-energy atmosphere. Enjoy an up-close look at Oromo community culture as the festivities build toward the ceremony's colorful closing moments with traditional performances and vibrant crowds.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Addis Ababa

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Festival Celebration at Meskel Square

In Addis Ababa, experience one of the best festival celebrations of the Oromo community. This ceremony takes place at Meskel Square, where traditional closing celebrations are marked by dancing and large crowds.

Many people come to Addis Ababa from all four directions to take part in this UNESCO-registered ceremony and enjoy the festive atmosphere.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pickup from Abgze Hotel.
• Music experience in Golagule Tower.
• Walking along the way.
• Local coffee.
• Traditional food.
• Holiday honey tage.
• Walk to Meskel Square.

What's Not Included

• Flights are not included.
• Entrance fees are not included.

What to bring

• Wear traditional clothing if welcome or preferred.

Know before you go

• Everything is safe.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

In Bole New Stadium, near Abgaze Hotel.

Tour start

Bole new stadium..abgaze.hotel.

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.