P1
Ziara ya moja kwa moja
US$ 26.00
A live online walking or riding tour of a specific location, streamed from the guide’s smartphone.
45 min
Wild views from Entoto Hill
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia4.0(1)
Sample data
- 45 min
- Kiamhari, Kiingereza
- Up to 2 guests
- Mazingira
- Easy
About this experience
Eucalyptus-covered heights above the city, with Menelik II’s first palace church. Mekdes streams live from a smartphone and takes your questions as you go. You choose where to look — ask to stop, zoom in on details or talk with the people you meet (always with their permission).
What you will see
- Live from Entoto Hill
- Guided in Amharic or English
- Ask anything, in real time
Itinerary
Approximate timings. Your guide adapts to the moment.
Meet Mekdes and test the connection· 5 min
Walk to Entoto Hill· 14 min
Explore and ask questions· 23 min
Wrap-up and photo request· 3 min
What is included
- Live HD video where signal allows
- In-call chat
- Your questions answered by a local
Not included
- Entry fees for sites that charge visitors (guide covers filming permits)
- Physical items unless you choose P5
Packages
Each package builds on the last. Choose one in the booking panel.
P2
Ziara + Picha
US$ 36.00
Everything in Live Tour, plus a personalised photograph of a location or item you choose.
45 min
P3
Ziara + Mazungumzo na Mzee
US$ 51.00
Tour and photo, plus a live conversation with a respected elder or local figure who has agreed to take part.
75 min
Everyone involved gives informed consent. Dignity and privacy come first, and you are told before booking whether the meal is livestreamed or recorded.
P4
Ziara + Mlo wa Pamoja
US$ 76.00
Everything above, plus a shared meal with a community member in need — streamed or recorded only with their informed consent.
75 min
Everyone involved gives informed consent. Dignity and privacy come first, and you are told before booking whether the meal is livestreamed or recorded.
P5
Uzoefu Kamili
US$ 96.00
Everything above, plus help finding and buying local crafts, souvenirs or products. Product costs are paid separately.
75 min
Everyone involved gives informed consent. Dignity and privacy come first, and you are told before booking whether the meal is livestreamed or recorded.
Package prices cover the tour only. Prices are in USD; any taxes and fees are shown before you pay.
Good to know
- Where it starts
- Entoto Hill
- What you need
- A phone, tablet or computer with a stable internet connection
- Accessibility
- Captions via in-call chat on request. Fully remote — no mobility requirements for you.
- Safety
- Your guide may pause or reroute for safety, weather or local customs. People are only filmed with their consent.
Your guide
Mekdes Haile
Merkato insider & coffee ceremony host
- Rating
- 4.8
- Tours
- 5
- Years guiding
- 4
I grew up running errands through Merkato. Now I show visitors the spice lanes, the recyclers’ quarter and how a proper buna is roasted.
- Speaks
- Kiamhari, Kiingereza
- Based in
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia · Africa/Addis Ababa
- Markets
- Food
- Coffee culture
Reviews
- 4.0(1)
Incredibly knowledgeable and patient. The photo afterwards was a lovely touch.
Liya H., 10 Nov 2026 · Report
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