Addis Ababa offers budget travelers an authentic dive into Ethiopian culture, history, and cuisine at rock-bottom prices, with vibrant markets and UNESCO sites accessible for under $30 a day.
- ●Explore National Museum (Lucy skeleton, ~$6 entry)
- ●Wander Mercato market (free, bargaining fun)
- ●Hike Entoto Hills for panoramic views (free/minimal transport)
- ●Street food crawl of injera and kitfo (~$3-5)
Frequent power outages and water shortages require planning for charged devices and bottled water; Amharic dominant but English common in tourist areas.