What to bring

Passport, plane tickets
Camera
Pullover or sweater for the evening (it gets cool at night)
Clothes that are respectful of the fact that this is a highly religious country (both Christian and Muslim); it is not culturally acceptable to wear very skimpy clothes here, especially not in rural areas or when visiting churches. (It is fine to wear shorts and t-shirts while running.)
Hat or headscarf (to keep the sun off, and needed in churches)
Sandals
Sunglasses
Sun tan lotion
Money: bring euros or dollars (there are a couple of ATMs in Addis that you can use to get Ethiopian birr)
Oral rehydration salts (eg Dioralyte) and anti-diarrhea tablets (eg Imodium)
Charger for your mobile phone
Trail shoes (if you are a runner)

If you are staying with us, you do NOT need to bring towels, sheets, electrical adapters. We can also lend you a guide book.

If you are travelling out of Addis, then in addition to the above you should bring:

Malaria tablets (if you are travelling below 2,000 metres, as you probably will)
Mosquito bednet
Insect repellent
A sleeping sack (to avoid bedbugs in cheap hotels) (example)
Multi sized bath & sink plug
Travel alarm clock
Money Belt
A small torch or head torch
Rucksack or day pack
Hiking boots if you are going hiking