From Adids Ababa: 2-Day Suba Menagesha Hiking Getaway

Explore Suba Menagesha Forest on a 2-day hiking tour from Addis Ababa. Hike through ancient trees, spot wildlife, and enjoy a picnic lunch in a forest clearing.
Begin your adventure with a pickup from your hotel in Addis Ababa. Drive through the scenic Oromia countryside toward Menagesha. Arrive at Suba Menagesha Forest Gate, register, and meet your local guide. Learn about the forest’s history, planted in the 15th century by Emperor Zera Yacob.

Embark on a guided hike through old juniper, African olive, and podocarpus trees. Spot endemic birds, monkeys, bushbucks, and possibly Menelik’s bushbuck. Visit the spring and waterfall (seasonal).

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the forest clearing or eco picnic site. Choose to rest or do an optional longer hike to the mountain ridge. Enjoy panoramic views and fresh highland air.

Transfer to a local eco-lodge or set up camp near the forest. Enjoy free time to relax, journal, or walk around. Have a traditional dinner or packed meal depending on arrangement. Enjoy storytelling or stargazing under the forest canopy.

The next day, enjoy a simple breakfast with forest ambiance. Take a short birdwatching walk or peaceful forest meditation. Spot early-morning wildlife and enjoy the quiet.

Prepare for return to Addis Ababa. Make an optional stop in Sebeta or Addis Alem to visit local craft markets or roadside cafés. Optionally, visit Menagesha Kidane Mehret Monastery if interested. Return to Addis Ababa and get dropped off at your hotel.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.