Park
Entoto Park
Forest park on Mount Entoto with trails, cafes, horse riding and city views
- Hours
- Daily 8:30 to 18:00
- Area
- Entoto
Entoto Park is a forest park on Mount Entoto, north of Addis Ababa. It has walking trails, cafes, horse riding and wide views over the city.
Good for
- Families
- Views
- Visitors
- Groups
- Forest park at 2,600 to 3,100 metres on Mount Entoto
- Open daily from 8:30 to 18:00
- Walkways, bicycle lanes, an artificial lake and playgrounds
- Kuriftu runs a restaurant, a spa, stables and a go-kart track
- Viewpoints over Addis Ababa
Facilities
- Parking
- Cafe on site
- Children's play area
- Wheelchair access
- Outdoor seating
Entoto Park is on the slopes of Mount Entoto, on the north side of Addis Ababa. The park lies between 2,600 and 3,100 metres above sea level. It opened in 2020 as part of the Beautifying Sheger project. Construction took about one year.
What to expect
The park is a eucalyptus forest with paved walkways and lanes for bicycles and scooters. There are sports centres, an artificial lake, fountains, art galleries and playgrounds for children. Viewpoints look over the city.
About twelve operators run services in the park. Kuriftu Resort and Spa runs a cafe, a restaurant, a spa, rooms, tents, stables and a go-kart track. Kaldi's and Tomoca serve coffee.
Opening hours
The park is open daily from 8:30 to 18:00.
Getting there
Drive north from Arat Kilo and Sidist Kilo through Shiro Meda. The road climbs to the park gates. The entrance and the car park have wheelchair access.
Good to know
The park is colder than the city centre. Take a jacket. Runners and walkers use the trails in the morning. Weekends are busy. Allow half a day when you want to walk, eat and use the activities.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Entoto Park open?
Entoto Park is open daily from 8:30 to 18:00.
What can you do at Entoto Park?
You can walk, run, cycle, ride a horse, drive a go-kart and eat at the cafes and restaurants. There are playgrounds for children.
Is Entoto Park cold?
Yes. The park is between 2,600 and 3,100 metres above sea level, so it is colder than the city centre.
Sources
Profile last reviewed November 12, 2026.
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