based on 6 experiences from female travelers
Zorisha
Trinidad and Tobago
I'm currently in Bole, Addis Ababa, 10 days into a 2 week trip. I walk around the city every day and I am completely unbothered by men and touts, save for a couple people trying to hand me flyers and call cards. Everyone is quite friendly and seems to go out of their way to help with every little thing. I am barely disadvantaged by not speaking the local language, as most people speak English and there has always been someone around to translate when needed. I just wanted to share because I...
Posted: March 5, 2026Experienced: February, 2026Mwanaidi
Kenya
It was a layover twice since I was using Ethiopian airlines. Gorgeous city. Hospitable people for sure. The hotels are beautiful❤️❤️ Food was really good. Despite being vegan I had something to eat. Plus I live the cooler temperatures. I am definitely saving up to go back again God willing
Posted: August 2, 2025Experienced: November, 2022Nyasha
United Kingdom
I wish I had longer in ethopia!! I did vist when half the country was a recommend no go zone and locals I spoke to said to follow this. I spent a few days in addis and stayed at the mad Vervet Hostle which was lovely and explored the city and spent a lot of time with locals. I felt very safe in the city everyone was lovely and very helpful even with a language barrier. I them few south with ethopian airlines, the roads are not safe to drive on sadly. And went to Arba Mitch whcih was beautiful...
Posted: December 26, 2024Experienced: August, 2024Based on 6 reports
Based on 6 reports
Zorisha
I've walked around the city every day and never felt harassed. I've still been cautious with my phone, of course, but people in this part of the city seem very respectful. I have not been catcalled once. People seem very trusting, as a few people have offered to give me things and let me return the next day with the cash when I didn't have enough. I also don't think anyone has tried to scam me with "tourist prices."
Posted: March 5, 2026Mer
Just be aware of where your traveling and the time your heading out and heading back in :). And know the people you’re going to places with even locals. Besides that it’s a truly beautiful place to visit.
Posted: December 4, 2025Yordi_lov3_will_stay_t3gram
Its safe really safe. There are lots kf tourists eho come isolated or in group that tour and return safely. I consider it 9 out of 10 safe. I dont know much about other areas, but the main touring places in my Country are also labled the safest places for tourists.
Posted: November 29, 2025Yordi_lov3_will_stay_t3gram
Addis Ababa
3 days
Hey im Yordi, im looking to host people visiting my city Addis Ababa Ethiopia. I can speak fluent English, and would also guarantee safty and good recommendations I'm available, most work days, and definitely the weekend. Let me know,
SalemJah
Shashamane
3 days
I'm living in Ethiopia for 5 years ago. Now settled in Shashamane, I used to lived nearly by in Wendo Genet where there is hot spring water. Looking for safety places to reach in visiting the country. And wishing to host visitor and share my love for where I'm living.