Timeline
09:00
Enter Unity Park. Arriving at 09:00 ensures you are there when the gates open, allowing you to explore the Palace of Emperor Menelik II, the zoo, and the exhibitions while the site is quiet and the morning light is clear. Note that the park closes at 16:00 with last entry at 15:00.
10:45
Walk to Reboot Coffee for lunch or a snack. After roughly an hour and a half inside the park, head to this nearby coffee shop and restaurant. It is open daily from 09:00 to 21:00, making it a reliable spot for a midday break.
11:30
End your visit at Aleganesh Gerosery. Located just a short walk from the Unity Park entrance, this bar is open from 09:00 to 23:00. It is a convenient place to relax and reflect on the morning’s visit before heading back into the city.
Local tip
Unity Park is a large site. Allow 2 to 3 hours for your visit to see the Palace, exhibitions, and gardens without rushing.
Check before you go
- Unity Park is open 09:00–16:00 daily. Last entry is at 15:00.
- Reboot Coffee is open Mo-Su 09:00-21:00.
- Aleganesh Gerosery is open Mo-Su 09:00-23:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Addis Ababa (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).