Looking for South African Expats in Ethiopia?

Get Tips and Info on Life in Ethiopia from South African Expats

Being an expat in Ethiopia means much more than packing your belongings and taking care of paperwork. Keeping in touch with your South African compatriots is a big part of the expat experience and can help you understand the Ethiopian people and their culture better. With InterNations, meeting other South Africans in Ethiopia is a breeze, no matter if you are in Dire Dawa, Addis Ababa, Mekele or any other expat magnet across the country. Just take our network of South Africans in Addis Ababa, for example.

If you are in the mood to speak your mother tongue again, to learn about the best spots to shop for South African food, or to discuss your favorite sports team’s latest match, join the South African InterNations Community:

• In our huge expat network, you can easily find like-minded expatriates from South Africa.
• Our Ethiopia Expat Forums are a great place to share experiences and advice – for example how to find a nanny speaking your language or where to get bobotie in Addis Ababa...
• The InterNations Places database for Ethiopia helps you find institutions like the nearest South African embassy.

From a land full of natural contrasts, with waterfalls and hot springs to some of Africa's highest mountains and largest caves, we’ll get you in touch with helpful and friendly South African expats in Ethiopia.

Meet Fellow South Africans in Ethiopia at Our Many Expat Activities

Participating in our regular expat events and activities in Ethiopia is another wonderful advantage of your membership. Our events cater to virtually all interests, ranging from a nice dinner with your fellow expats to enjoy some famous doro wat, Ethiopia’s national dish, to large expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in some of Addis Ababa’s most exclusive locations. Looking for a weekend getaway? Simply join one of our expat excursions with a group of fellow South Africans in Addis Ababa and discover the stunning beauty of Bale Mountains National Park, the largest outdoor market in the world, and other impressive landmarks across Ethiopia.

Our events and activities are a great way of meeting fellow expats from South Africa and all around the globe in a casual atmosphere. Does this sound interesting to you? Then sign up for membership and you’ll hear a heartfelt Siya namkela nonke, welkom, isibingelelo from our South Africans living in Ethiopia!