Tour overview

Unity Park opened in October 2019. It was built in the 1800s and has been housing emperors and prime ministers until recently. It is located at the Ethiopian Grand Palace (Menelik’s I Palace ). It includes a green area; a black-maned Lion Zoo; a traditional garden that will soon incorporate over 43 indigenous plants; regional states pavilion, where regional states will display their cultural and historical assets; historical palace buildings; and a zoo, which will have 46 types of species and 312 individual animals. The green area includes a children’s playground and offers a spectacular welcome to Unity Park. All of the palace buildings have been recently restored and can be toured as part of the VIP admission fee. This is the first time that tourists and Ethiopian citizens have been allowed into the palace. This experience offers an opportunity to learn about Ethiopia’s history and to gain a better appreciation of the many cultures that make up the country.

Details

We will pick you up from your hotel or location and transport you to Unity Park, where you will experience historical and cultural Ethiopia, witness the architecture, see the palace, observe the royal household history and items, visit the garden, listen to and watch historical timelines as well as observe displays of the major religions in the country. You will also see wax figures of Emperors Menelik II and Haile Selassie I and their personal and royal artifacts. The park is also in preparation to open shops and restaurants as well as serving traditional coffee ceremonies. You will have the option to have either a VIP / guided tour, which takes about 3 hours or an unguided tour, which is approximately 2 hours.