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Ethiopia: Travel

 
Itinerary
It is finally time to pick up your child(ren) so pack your bags and head for Ethiopia.  You will be traveling to the capital city of Addis Ababa.  Your stay there will be about five days.  Your days will look something like this: (always subject to change, this is a rough approximation)

Day 1:  Arrive in Addis Ababa.  Our Ethiopian facilitator will meet you at the airport with a sign that reads, Welcome IAN Families.  He will then take you to your hotel.

Day 2:  Our IAN representative will take you to the orphanage to pick up your child.  Please take this opportunity to visit with the staff and caregivers and ask any questions you have about your child(ren). 

Day 3:  On this day you will have an Embassy interview so you can apply to get a VISA for your child. This is always on a Wednesday.

Day 4:  Free day to travel or whatever your heart desires.

Day 5:  Another free day for you, however, an IAN representative will be picking up your child's VISA. This is always on a Friday.

Day 6:  Time to go home with one or two in tow!  An IAN representative will see you and your adopted child off at the airport.
 
Accommodations:
For the family's safety and for the convenience of the IAN representative, we have checked out a few hotels in Addis Ababa.  The three locations, listed below, were given the stamp of approval by our executive director, who visited Ethiopia in January.  Each one has a different price and assorted amenities.

  1. The Hilton Hotel:   Menelik ii Ave Addis Ababa 1164 Ethiopia

Phone:  011.251.11.5510064
Email:  
Hilton.addis@ethionet.et

Hilton Addis Ababa is located on a 15-acre site in the city center, half a mile from the cathedral, and approximately five miles from Bole International Airport.

Some amenities include:  Swimming Pool, Fitness Center, Spa/Massage, Kitchen, Hot Tub, Tennis, Jogging Track, Air Conditioning, Television.

Cost: $135.00/night.  *This is an adoption rate; please ask when making your reservation for the adoption rate.

Pictures: (click on hotel name)

  1. Ghion Hotel:  Ras Desta Damtew Ave. Addis Ababa Ethiopia 

Phone: 011.251.11.513222
Email:  ghion@ethionet.et

Attractive Resort Hotel comprising converted palace & modern 3-story building, located in private gardens near Meskel Square in the center of the city. If requesting an adoption suite you will get two bedrooms with a kitchen and a backyard for the child(ren) to play.  Also includes a children's play space. 

Some amenities include:  Swimming Pool, Wheelchair Accessible, and Restaurant in Hotel, Kitchen, Fireplace, Tennis, and Television.

Cost:  $89.00 including breakfast.  $110.00 for the adoption suite.

Pictures: (click on hotel name) 

  1. Red Cross Guest House:

Phone: 011.251.11.421122
Email:
  ercs-ti@telecom.net.et

Like a motel, this is a very nice and clean guesthouse.  Cost includes a suite and three meals a day.  A plus is that it is minutes away from the orphanage where your child(ren) are located.  A downside is that it is 30 minutes away from the center of the city. 

Cost:  $40.00

Pictures: (click on hotel name)

 

  1. Dimitri Hotel

Phone: 011.251.11.6453282
Fax:       011.251.11.6453298
Email:  info@dimitrihotel.com 

Website coming soon

Cost: 

Pictures: (click on hotel name)

 

 
IAN strives to have at least two families traveling at the same time to Ethiopia.  We provide a cell phone to each traveling group.  It is highly preferable for our families to choose from one of the hotels/guesthouse listed above in order for our Ethiopian representatives to ensure a smooth transition in country for everyone.   

 

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