Entoto View: A Scenic Retreat in Addis Ababa

Getting There

• Car

  From Turmi, head northwest on the main road towards Jinka. Continue on this road for approximately 12 kilometers until you reach the junction with the road leading to Addis Ababa. Turn left and follow the signs to Addis Ababa. After about 500 kilometers, you will arrive in Addis Ababa. Once in the city, navigate to Gulele by following the signs for Gulele 19/20/21. Entoto View is located in the Gulele area. The approximate driving time is around 6-7 hours depending on traffic conditions.

• Public Transportation

  To travel from Turmi to Addis Ababa by public transportation, first, take a minibus (also known as 'bajaj') to the nearest bus station in Jinka. The fare is around 50-100 Ethiopian Birr. From Jinka, board a long-distance bus to Addis Ababa, which costs between 600-800 Ethiopian Birr. The journey should take about 10-12 hours. Upon arrival in Addis Ababa, you can take a taxi or ride-sharing service to Entoto View located in Gulele. Ensure to have the address 'Gulele 19/20/21' ready for the driver.

• Taxi/Ride-Sharing

  Once you reach Addis Ababa, you can take a taxi or use a ride-sharing app like Ride or ZayRide. Simply input 'Entoto View, Gulele 19/20/21' as your destination. The fare from the city center to Entoto View is typically around 200-300 Ethiopian Birr, depending on traffic conditions. The trip should take about 20-30 minutes.