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Ethiopian Cultural Dinner in Addis Ababa with LIVE Traditional Dance Show

By Merit Ethiopian Experience Tours
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Overview

Experience an unforgettable Ethiopian evening in Addis Ababa with a private cultural dinner and LIVE dance show. Enjoy convenient pickup from your hotel or Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and travel by private vehicle to one of the city’s famous cultural restaurants: Yod Abyssinia Cultural Restaurant or 2000 Habesha Cultural Restaurant.

During this 3–5 hour cultural experience:

• Taste a variety of traditional dishes served on authentic Injera.
• Watch energetic LIVE dances representing Ethiopia’s diverse ethnic groups.
• Admire the colorful traditional costumes worn by the performers.
• Witness the famous Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony, from roasting fresh beans to the final brew.
• Try ‘Tej,’ the traditional Ethiopian honey wine.

Get your table reserved in a great spot so you can fully enjoy the show. With private transport, flexible pickup and drop-off, and the choice of two top cultural restaurants, this experience offers a comfortable and memorable night in Addis Ababa.

Activity location

  • Yod Abyssinia Cultural Restaurant | Karl Square | ዮድ አቢሲኒያ የባህል ምግብ ቤት | ካርል አደባባይ
    • Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Yod Abyssinia Cultural Restaurant | Karl Square | ዮድ አቢሲኒያ የባህል ምግብ ቤት | ካርል አደባባይ
    • Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water and local snacks
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Driver/guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    A bottle of Tej (Ethiopian Honey Wine) per person
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony and coffee
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    And, any expense which is not mentioned in the "Included' List above
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food at the cultural restaurant is not included in the price.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Best possible seats be reserved for bookings made before 24 hours
  • Dress code is formal
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Activity itinerary

Yod Abyssinia Cultural Restaurant | Karl Square | ዮድ አቢሲኒያ የባህል ምግብ ቤት | ካርል አደባባይ

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Enjoy about 3 hours of an unforgettable cultural evening at Yod Abyssinia Cultural Restaurant, one of the most famous traditional restaurants in Addis Ababa. Find your table reserved in a great spot so you can fully enjoy the vibrant live performance. Watch talented dancers perform energetic traditional dances representing Ethiopia’s many ethnic groups while musicians play authentic rhythms using traditional instruments. During the evening at Yod Abyssinia, taste a variety of Ethiopian dishes served with Injera and flavorful stews from the buffet. You can also try Tej, Ethiopia’s traditional honey wine enjoyed during celebrations. The experience also includes the iconic Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony. Fresh coffee beans are roasted in front of you while frankincense burns nearby, filling the air with wonderful aromas before the coffee is brewed and served. This lively evening offers a true “five senses” cultural experience through Ethiopian food, music, dance, and tradition.

Addis Ababa

  • 30m
This private cultural dinner experience in Addis Ababa is designed for comfort, flexibility, and authenticity. Your evening begins with convenient pickup from your hotel or Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in a private vehicle with an English-speaking driver/guide. During this 3–5 hour experience, you will enjoy Ethiopian cuisine, live cultural dances, traditional music, and the Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony in one memorable evening. Guests appreciate the reserved seating that allows them to watch the show from a great perspective. Your guide can also explain the meaning of the dances, music, and food so you gain deeper insight into Ethiopia’s rich cultural traditions. After the show, enjoy a flexible drop-off back to your hotel or the airport. This makes the experience ideal for visitors with limited time, including travelers on short stays or airport layovers.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Yod Abyssinia Cultural Restaurant | Karl Square | ዮድ አቢሲኒያ የባህል ምግብ ቤት | ካርል አደባባይ
    • Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Yod Abyssinia Cultural Restaurant | Karl Square | ዮድ አቢሲኒያ የባህል ምግብ ቤት | ካርል አደባባይ
    • Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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