Notable viewpoint · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Dertu
Dertu is a viewpoint in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Dertu: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Dertu
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Dertu — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 8.93941, 38.71109. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Dertu
- Gara Furi · viewpoint · South West Shewa · ~9 km · Must-see
- The Lion of Judah of Menelik II · fort · Addis Ababa · ~11 km · Must-see
- Meskel Square · park · Addis Ababa · ~12 km · Must-see
- Tiglachin Monument · fort · Addis Ababa · ~13 km · Must-see
- National Palace · fort · Addis Ababa · ~13 km · Must-see
- Medhane Alem Church · church · Addis Ababa · ~13 km · Must-see
- Addis Ababa Park · park · Addis Ababa · ~13 km · Must-see
- Anwar Grand Mosque · dargah · Addis Ababa · ~14 km · Must-see
- Palace · fort · Addis Ababa · ~15 km · Must-see
- Holy Trinity Cathedral · church · Addis Ababa · ~15 km · Must-see
- Yekatit 12 monument · fort · Addis Ababa · ~16 km · Must-see
- St. Mark's Church · church · Addis Ababa · ~16 km · Must-see
- Entoto Mariam · church · Addis Ababa · ~22 km · Must-see
- Entoto · viewpoint · North Shewa (Oromia Region) · ~28 km · Must-see
- Adadi Mariam · church · South West Shewa · ~52 km · Must-see
- Mount Zuqualla · viewpoint · East Shewa · ~59 km · Must-see
- Tiya Megalithic Steles · fort · Central Ethiopia Regional State · ~72 km · Must-see
- China Camp. · viewpoint · Addis Ababa · ~5 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Dertu
- Gara Furi · viewpoint · South West Shewa · ~9 km · Must-see
- Entoto · viewpoint · North Shewa (Oromia Region) · ~28 km · Must-see
- Mount Zuqualla · viewpoint · East Shewa · ~59 km · Must-see
- Adama · viewpoint · East Shewa · ~93 km · Must-see
- Sodore · viewpoint · East Shewa · ~113 km · Must-see
- Tullu Moje · viewpoint · Arsi · ~122 km · Must-see
- Kone ? · viewpoint · Amhara Region · ~136 km · Must-see
- China Camp. · viewpoint · Addis Ababa · ~5 km
- Abebech Home · viewpoint · Addis Ababa · ~6 km
- Abayenh Home · viewpoint · Addis Ababa · ~6 km
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Dertu yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Dertu?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Dertu?
Nearby: Gara Furi (viewpoint, 9 km), The Lion of Judah of Menelik II (fort, 11 km), Meskel Square (park, 12 km), Tiglachin Monument (fort, 13 km), National Palace (fort, 13 km), Medhane Alem Church (church, 13 km).
Is Dertu worth visiting?
Dertu is listed as a notable viewpoint in Ethiopia on Spotwander.