Wosen
@olympus
English expat in Ethiopia
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102
Contacts
27
About me
English
Lives in Addis Ababa
Speaks English,Amharic
Registration: 04 June 2009
do business in Ethiopia
It is an excellent idea the government highly incourages an export to any where in the world. How are you planning on doing it. If you need any help or info in box me we can discuss further. Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Addis Ababa by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Addis Ababa 大咖福利影院 members in real life? Organizing an 大咖福利影院 meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An 大咖福利影院 meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a ...
Hi Julian I will be happy to organise such a meet up it is a great idea. Read More
Need Help....
Welcome to addis there are a few shopping malls around bole road,dembel center Getu commercial and Jambo on bole medehanealem rd but the biggest shopping(open market) is in merkato but i would advise you go with someone local to get the best deal ... Read More
tv
the tax for a 52inch lcd or plasma would be around 12000-15000 Birr.regarding tax for a car would depend on the engine size of the car and the make and I would not recommend you to bring a right hand drive. Read More
fun time by olympus
we should organize a get together before Christmas it would be a nice opportunity to have expats Christmas party/get together somewhere in town.
do you want to go to sodere?hey whats up hope all is well give me a call when in addis 0911217901 we might be able to do some work together since you are in the tour operator business. Wosen Olympus Read More
I Am looking for Ethiopean Saxofon Teacher in Addis Abebe
My name is Manu, saxphonist/musician pls do contact me email manu.yilma@gmail.com or my cell 0912600553. Am a friend of olympus. Read More
international phone card
I am glad it worked out for you enjoy. all the best. Read More
international phone card
Hi there i understand exactly what u mean there are no calling cards in ethiopia but what u should do is to buy a card called talk home it is available in most news agents in uk and it gives u about one hour talk time i was recently in london and i ... Read More
fun time by olympus
we should organize a get together before Christmas it would be a nice opportunity to have expats Christmas party/get together somewhere in town.
It would be nice to meet up in addis ababa. Jazz night at tayto hotel sounds a great night out in a group am sure this would be a nice start up to get the expats meet up and exchange experiances, ideas and enjoy live music. Feel free to suggest ... Read More
fun time
we should organize a get together before Christmas it would be a nice opportunity to have expats Christmas party/get together somewhere in town. Read More
thinking of moving to Ethiopia
Hi everyone i m thinking of moving to Ethiopia. Because life in europe is meaningless ( my life is train,work and sleep)as the french say boulot metro dodo so i want to change . i would like to be able to enjoy life while working. any ideas how i ... Read More
Two/three week holiday in Ethopia
Hi hope all is well I have a hotel apartment in addis ababa. We offer or refer to the most reliable and good travel and tour agents and car rental companies for our customers one of them is Adika Travel and Tour well organized and value for money or ... Read More
where is a good place to purchase tools in Addis or Arba Minch?
Please send me the quantities you want and I will be able to direct you to the right place to shop tools and solar panels in Addis Ababa. Read More
Sports/Fitness Centres in Addis Ababa by Keziah1010
Hi All, I am moving to Addis Ababa soon and would like to know if anyone can recommend a gym/fitness centre. Thank you.
There are fitness centers almost in every corner of the city. Where are you going to be residing in Addis ? I will recommend a good one close to your home or work place. Look forward to have you in Addis. Read More
Going to Addis - looking for help
Hi Kent Hope all is well you find people very friendly in Addis Ababa regardless of where they come from. When are you coming over to Addis Ababa I will be glad to meet up for a drink and chat drop me a mail on the box and will send you my ... Read More
about money tranfer
Welcome to Addis Here is a small advise to you. Western union might not send money abroad beyond a certain amount but am sure they will do a small amount the best thing to do is to pop in to the closest one to you and get the right information or ... Read More
Guest house / hotel app
Please see the classified section I have put and ad there and I will reply directly to you. Please add your direct e-mail add. Thank you Read More
Agriculture lands in Ethiopia
There are plenty of lands for a foreign investors you can start from the Ethiopian investment office. I am involved in agro industry myself if you are looking for local partner we can always discuss. Read More
Moving to Addis Abeba by j444444
Hi There, I'm moving (alone) to Addis soon as an expat for 2 years. I'm coming November and will probably stay in a hotel/or Appartment temporarily until I find a permanent residence. I will appreciate any feedback from people living there in ...
Hi There, I'm moving (alone) to Addis soon as an expat for 2 years. I'm coming November and will probably stay in a hotel/or Appartment temporarily until I find a permanent residence. I will appreciate any feedback from people living there in ... Read More
Moving to Addis Abeba by j444444
Hi There, I'm moving (alone) to Addis soon as an expat for 2 years. I'm coming November and will probably stay in a hotel/or Appartment temporarily until I find a permanent residence. I will appreciate any feedback from people living there in ...
Where shall we start first thing first be very open minded this is Africa you are about to move saying that it is not how you think it is. Social life is there almost most activities you can imagine but you will need to know the city where to find ... Read More
Baby powder milk in Addis - anybody would know? by zuzi83
Dear 大咖福利影院gers, please help! I'll be going to Addis in the next couple of weeks and i don't know whether i should bring boxes of my baby's milk formula. Would anybody know if and what kinds of baby milk are available in Addis? I use a brand ...
Hey everyone, i started this topic when i was in Europe, now i'm in Addis and can answer it for anyone else who would have the same problem. So, there several kinds of baby milk formula available in supermarkets like Bambis, i even found the one i ... Read More
Bringing a car to Ethiopia by Paul_addis
Hi All First I want to bring a car from Dschibouti with platenumber from Europe. After some weeks I want to change the number to an Ethiopian but this depends on a working licence. Otherwise I want to pay the tax and sell the car. Can you tell me ...
Hi All First I want to bring a car from Dschibouti with platenumber from Europe. After some weeks I want to change the number to an Ethiopian but this depends on a working licence. Otherwise I want to pay the tax and sell the car. Can you tell me ... Read More
Baby powder milk in Addis - anybody would know? by zuzi83
Dear 大咖福利影院gers, please help! I'll be going to Addis in the next couple of weeks and i don't know whether i should bring boxes of my baby's milk formula. Would anybody know if and what kinds of baby milk are available in Addis? I use a brand ...
Hi Zuzi I have a 9 month old baby and we are both from UK we had our baby in the USA when we came to Ethiopia we brought infamil from US and quickly run out and used a baby powder imported from France I forgot the name and the brand baby lac is ... Read More
Life with small children in Addis by zuzi83
Hello everyone, I am totally new here, but have eagerly read many many discussions taking place on the forum, which have been very helpful. I am now daring to selfishly open a new topic and ask whether someone could advise me on life in Addis with ...
Hello Olympus, sorry for the delay, have been travelling a bit, not to Ethiopia yet, but my boyfriend is already there and looking for a house. Thanks for all the info, I think the house he liked is in Bole so i hope i will get use out of the ... Read More
looking for a car in addis by Ancillah
hi! I've just moved to addis and am looking for a car (duty free) does anybody know where I could get one? The buying time will be in August this year. Please tell me if you have a car you want to sell. Thank you
hi! I've just moved to addis and am looking for a car (duty free) does anybody know where I could get one? The buying time will be in August this year. Please tell me if you have a car you want to sell. Thank youHi there i can arrange for a ... Read More
A Meeting For All Expats In Addis by abethiopia
Hi All I was thinking of a meeting for all expats to share ideas,experiences and relevant information with each other. It is important to discuss in group about various issues and to get to know each other.what is your reaction on ...
We can have Fahrenheit for the event its my friends club and when convenient we should meet call me if you can. Read More
Life with small children in Addis by zuzi83
Hello everyone, I am totally new here, but have eagerly read many many discussions taking place on the forum, which have been very helpful. I am now daring to selfishly open a new topic and ask whether someone could advise me on life in Addis with ...
Hi Zuzana I hope you felt much better there are a few supermarkets on bole Road Shoa Supermarket on Bole Road, Novis Supermarket on Bole Road, Bambis Supermarket on Haile Gebreselasy Road. Regarding Malaria yes you do not have to worry in Addis ... Read More
A Meeting For All Expats In Addis by abethiopia
Hi All I was thinking of a meeting for all expats to share ideas,experiences and relevant information with each other. It is important to discuss in group about various issues and to get to know each other.what is your reaction on ...
Count me in I can even help organize the event and get a few expats to join. Read More
Life with small children in Addis by zuzi83
Hello everyone, I am totally new here, but have eagerly read many many discussions taking place on the forum, which have been very helpful. I am now daring to selfishly open a new topic and ask whether someone could advise me on life in Addis with ...
Hi Zuzana I know it is worrying to move to a country you do not know and especially with a nine month old baby me and my wife have 8 year old son and we moved from from London to leave here in ADDIS ABABA. We have found everything we need here you ... Read More
day-care by e113304
Dear friends, I just wanted to do a little research. How many expats would be interested in sending their little ones to a nice clean modern day care in Addis. I am a mom of two myself who recently moved to Addis from Dallas. It was really hard ...
Dear friends, I just wanted to do a little research. How many expats would be interested in sending their little ones to a nice clean modern day care in Addis. I am a mom of two myself who recently moved to Addis from Dallas. It was really hard ... Read More
Living Costs for a month or so in Addis by mari4i
Hi everybody! I'll be moving to Addis next August 2010 for a month or so; I'm thus gathering some info on the accommodation & living costs. I had a look around the site & found very useful info so far, yet was searching for updated news. Thus, my ...
Hi Friends, How about the living in Ethiophia? whether it is a safe and secured place to live there? Warm Regards, MCAppAI think Ethiopia is the safest place to live in Africa It is secured in a sense that people are not in to crime and you will ... Read More
Apartments in Addis Ababa by global07
Hello, a friend and I will be arriving in Addis in May for work. We plan on staying a few months and are looking for an apartment there. Does anyone have any information on how I would do this? Or know of a realtor there who could find us one? thank ...
After 20 years of life in South Africa, I am here in Addis Ababa. Been here for the lsast 15 days, still in a hotel room. I want to rent an apartment/villa and would like to share it with someone, preferably, not smoking.Please send your contact tel ... Read More
Need some help..volunteering info wanted. by ubdai
As people are aware from previous posts that I've made, I am due to visit AA with the family in July /Aug for three weeks. My eldest (17 years old)is going out 2 weeks before us. Now this is where I need some help. I want him to get involved with ...
I do understand what you are trying to do for your son. I grow up in London and I now leave in Addis It would be a life changing experience for your son. I know of one Agency they work with orphanages I am sure they can do with with an extra hand I ... Read More
Apartments in Addis Ababa by global07
Hello, a friend and I will be arriving in Addis in May for work. We plan on staying a few months and are looking for an apartment there. Does anyone have any information on how I would do this? Or know of a realtor there who could find us one? thank ...
Hello, I am moving to Addis with my family and appreciate any info/help in finding a furnished house for rent for approx 1 year. We will be arriving at the end of July 2010. Lots of tks in advIt can be difficult to find a furnished house in Addis ... Read More
Starting a business in Addis - UK male with Ethiopian wife by ubdai
I would like to start my own business in AA, as I wish to get out of the rat race here in the UK. My wife is Ethiopian and she would only go back if we had a decent standard of living and enough money coming in to send the children to a western ...
Regarding permits and license for getting started would not be a problem since you are married to an Ethiopian I am an expat from London I have started a business here in Addis three years ago there are a lots of things you can do here it really ... Read More
finding home appliances
The Average price for a cooker starts from 5,000 Birr to 12500 for stainless steel one fridge and freezer depending on the size,make and quality prices start from 6000 Birr to 27500 for stainless steel excellent quality large Liebherr fridge of ... Read More
finding home appliances
The Best place to get a quality Appliances in Addis Ababa is on Bole Road at the Dembele City Center or Getu Comercial center it is a well located and easy access for shopping in addis and beside you will get a professional service you may not get ... Read More
Rentals in Ethiopia... by Tomas67
Hello everyone, I will be moving for a permanent stay to ADD next year and I have to arrange couple of things in advance. I would like to know, does anyone have a recent experience with renting a house / spacy flat in Addis (2 persons + space ...
Thank you for your inquiry. All our Apartments are fully furnished to a western standard, the toilets are the normal toilets you find in the west.please visit those two site to see pictures of the Apartments africaguide.com and search fro apartments ... Read More
Visiting and living in Addis abeba by Echo
I will be visiting Addis for an investment opportunity, prob will be staying there for a while. Is anyone can recommend me any nice hotels for a short stay? Thank you all.
I will be visiting Addis for an investment opportunity, prob will be staying there for a while. Is anyone can recommend me any nice hotels for a short stay? Thank you all.try us Olympus guest house and hotel E-mail me details on ... Read More
Apartments in Addis Ababa by global07
Hello, a friend and I will be arriving in Addis in May for work. We plan on staying a few months and are looking for an apartment there. Does anyone have any information on how I would do this? Or know of a realtor there who could find us one? thank ...
Hello, a friend and I will be arriving in Addis in May for work. We plan on staying a few months and are looking for an apartment there. Does anyone have any information on how I would do this? Or know of a realtor there who could find us one? thank ... Read More
Apartments in Addis Ababa by global07
Hello, a friend and I will be arriving in Addis in May for work. We plan on staying a few months and are looking for an apartment there. Does anyone have any information on how I would do this? Or know of a realtor there who could find us one? thank ...
Hello, a friend and I will be arriving in Addis in May for work. We plan on staying a few months and are looking for an apartment there. Does anyone have any information on how I would do this? Or know of a realtor there who could find us one? thank ... Read More
Visiting and living in Addis abeba by Echo
I will be visiting Addis for an investment opportunity, prob will be staying there for a while. Is anyone can recommend me any nice hotels for a short stay? Thank you all.
I will be visiting Addis for an investment opportunity, prob will be staying there for a while. Is anyone can recommend me any nice hotels for a short stay? Thank you all.Why not check Olympusapartment and hotel in the heart of ... Read More
I have apartment
Greetings. Your apartments look very nice! Do you have any two bedroom units? What is your rate and your location? I am looking for accommodation January 12-February 12.The location is just off Bole Road (Africa Avenue)Bole Olympia behind the Getu ... Read More
Visiting and living in Addis abeba by Echo
I will be visiting Addis for an investment opportunity, prob will be staying there for a while. Is anyone can recommend me any nice hotels for a short stay? Thank you all.
I will be visiting Addis for an investment opportunity, prob will be staying there for a while. Is anyone can recommend me any nice hotels for a short stay? Thank you all.Olympus Hotel apartment right in the center of Bole olympusguest@ymail.com ... Read More
Space for living in Hawassa
I got appoinment in university.I am intereted to know where i can stay and how much will be the rent.I want only a sigle bed room kitchen toilet attached unit.Please help meHow long will you be staying if it is not long the best place at a ... Read More
I have apartment
Any one interested or looking to rent an apartment fully furnished fully secured in Bole area.A five story building with ten different apartments to choose from all decorated and furnished to a different style (contemporary). I know how difficult ... Read More
University in Addis Ababa, Ehiopia by mimiD
I am a undergraduate student in Japan planning to move to Addis from Feb 2010. I am interested in transferring to university in Addis from September 2010. I would like to know if they take transfer students and accept credits from foreign ...
I have a friend who use to lecture in the Addia Ababa university he may be a help in the information you would like to find out I will get in touch with him and let you know as soon as i can. Read More
Living in Mekelle by rmumbai
Hi, Am likely to move to Ethiopia for a long stay early next month. Would be in Mekelle. I have seen a lot of queries on various aspects for Addis but could somebody be kind enough to give me some more details about Mekelle in terms of accommodation ...
hi Next monthI will be in Mekelle University as part of my assignment I wish to know about family life, food and social life at Mekelle, EthiopiaHie there sorry did not get back to you sooner. Mekele is kind of a quite city comparing to other ... Read More
Rentals in Ethiopia... by Tomas67
Hello everyone, I will be moving for a permanent stay to ADD next year and I have to arrange couple of things in advance. I would like to know, does anyone have a recent experience with renting a house / spacy flat in Addis (2 persons + space ...
Esther, I am looking for a nice comfy and secure house/appartment preferrable with near by shops/restaurants/bars all near the International Airport; duration 12 months, budget max 1000US$, any suggestions? Many thanks.Dear Expat/Pilot I have an ... Read More
Rentals in Ethiopia... by Tomas67
Hello everyone, I will be moving for a permanent stay to ADD next year and I have to arrange couple of things in advance. I would like to know, does anyone have a recent experience with renting a house / spacy flat in Addis (2 persons + space ...
Hi Tomas I am an expat from London its been two years now. I have a new Furnished Apartment I let to clients like you. My clients are the US embassy,EU,OAU,ECA Ernst & Young and short term visitors. Each Apartment comes with three Bedroom,master Bed ... Read More
Family life for expats in Addis Ababa? by MariaUK
Hi, I'm Maria. My husband has been offered a 12 month contract in Addis Ababa which we are giving great consideration to. I will not be working and will have 2 kids to entertain so my most burning question is about family leisure time. What ...
Hi maria I would like to help you find a right place to live in addis there are a lots of places to choose from depending on your budget and area preference the best area to live is either Bole area or Old Air Port there are other areas to choose ... Read More
Good areas to live in Addis
The best area close to all restaurants bars and clubs is Bole area regarding security its safe I don't where your friend is been staying at. I have a furnished Apartments to let for short term or long term term which I can give you for a good deal. ... Read More
Family life for expats in Addis Ababa? by MariaUK
Hi, I'm Maria. My husband has been offered a 12 month contract in Addis Ababa which we are giving great consideration to. I will not be working and will have 2 kids to entertain so my most burning question is about family leisure time. What ...
Hi Maria this is Wosen I am from uk too been in Addis just over two years. I am not yet a family man but my wife and I are expecting our first baby so I am not the best person to advise on family leisure from what i know there are places where you ... Read More
I have another question, this time about accommodation
Marya Marya Addis is not like that at all at times u can even leave ur door open over night and nothing happens security is not a big issue but if u want yes there are gated developments with a few guards fully secure places like a place called jack ... Read More
Anyone Living/Recently visited in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa) ? by Zu
Hi guys..Newbie here! We are a Londoner couple thinking of hitting Addis Ababa in a couple months..is there anyone on this forum that lives there or has made a very recent trip out there ? We are particularly interested in the Capital, not so much ...
might help on finding a job in Addis as a teacher. Read More
can any1 help me? by kenfromjerz
im planing on goin 2 addas ethiopia and im lookin for a guesthouse are apartment for rent thats close to the night life.and ideas any1
yes I own a guest house very close to what ever you want in Addis not for from the air port either we have both apartments and guest house. how many people are coming with u ? let me know The place is called Olympus apartment and guest house Just ... Read More
Guest house / hotel app
Thank you for responding the guest house is located behind Getu commercial just before Olympia lights about 200meters of bole road the price for a single or couple is from 50usd to 115 usd please forward me your e-mail i can send you some pictures i ... Read More
Internet in Ethiopia
hi there yes wirless internet is available its a lot more reliable u can buy it in addis most electronic shops it cost about 2500 Birr with the sim. Read More
Mobile Internet in Ethiopia
if it takes any other sim you might b able to use it will find out and let u know soon. Read More
SIM Contact address by LKB
I will be doing volunteer work in Addis in July. The SIM guesthouse has been suggested. Does anyone have the contact email for them please? Other central reasonably priced suggestions would help as well. thankyou
I will do my best dear will let you know as soon as i find out.If you are a family of four i have a guest house/appartment hotel which might be suitable for you if intrested can send you the details with pictures, price and location you can have ... Read More
SIM Contact address by LKB
I will be doing volunteer work in Addis in July. The SIM guesthouse has been suggested. Does anyone have the contact email for them please? Other central reasonably priced suggestions would help as well. thankyou
How long for and whats your budget let me know might help. I do not know where sim guest house is but I will try and find out for you. Read More
Guest house / hotel app
Looking for a guest house or a hotel apartment in a prime location where all restaurants and knight life is close by and yet quite place to stay either you are single , couple ,family or in a group its the ideal place to stay its like home away from ... Read More