Nature And Cultural Experience From Addis Ababa 2 days
- Private tour
- Solo friendly
- Family friendly
- Book now pay later*
Discover the nature and wildlife in Ethiopian part of the Great East African Rift Valley and get a deeper insight of the local's way of life with this two days tour from Addis Ababa by private comfortable minivan and led by a professional experienced tour guide.
With this tour, visit five of the Rift Valley Lakes of Ethiopia, learn the history of Ethiopia by visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cemetery of Tiya (14th Century AD), and know more of the ancient Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity by visiting the unique rock carved church of Adadi Mariam (13th Century AD).
Spot a number of lowland water birds and see families of hippos with a boat ride on Lake Ziway, enjoy swimming and water birds at Lake Langano. You will spot various birds species and see hippos with a boat ride at Lake Ziway.
Day 1 Addis Ababa - Adadi Mariam Rock Church - Steles of Tiya - Lake Langano
I will meet you at your place of stay in Addis Ababa and start today's drive of 235 km south of Addis Ababa to south to Lake Langano. The first stop today is at an outlook to enjoy the great scenery of the Ethiopian part of the Great East African Rift Valley. It is best known for its beautiful lakes and abundant birdlife.
Then crossing the Awash River and driving 12 km on dirt road, visit the ancient and still in service church of Adadi Mariam which is chiseled out of a single piece of rock in the 13th Century AD by the famous King Lalibela who carved 11 more churches in the Northern Ethiopia.
Next, drive 42 km and visit the Stelaes (huge grave stones) at the Cemetery site - the Stelaes of Tiya is one of Ethiopia's sites listed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Here you will visit beautiful carved stone grave markers erected between the 12th and 14th Century AD in honor of important local heroes (warriors).
After lunch at the town of Butajira, drive 90 km further to the Rift Valley Lake of Langano where you will enjoy swimming, bird watching, water sports, and the beautiful sunset over the lake. Along the way, visit one of the villages of the Oromo people to interact with locals, and learn their way of life.
Day 2 Lake Langano - Abiyatta-Shalla Lakes National Park - Lake Ziway - Addis Ababa
Take time in the morning to enjoy swimming at Lake Langano and try other water sports. After breakfast, drive for 15 minutes to the Abiyatta Shalla Lakes National Park and walk for half an hour to see Ostriches, Gazelles, Warthogs, and different lowland bird species. Then, drive 5km to a viewpoint to see the great view of the twin lakes of Abiyatta and Shalla. Lake Shalla is the deepest lake in Ethiopia and it is a breeding ground for the seasonal flamingos. If the tour is between September to June, continue driving further to visit the Natural Hot Spring waters where locals use the waters to get healed from skin diseases.
After lunch stop at the Rift Valley Lake of Langano, drive 40 km north and take a boat trip of about an hour on the Rift Valley Lake of Ziway to see families of hippos and a number of birds such as great white pelicans, Marabou Storks, African Fish Eagle, Sacred Ibis, Hammer Kops, etc.
Finally, drive back to Addis Ababa via the crater lakes of Bishoftu (Debre Ziet).
What's included
* Please check prices for full list of inclusions and exclusions
Inclusions
- Arrival and departure airport/ hotel transfers (depending on the time of your arrival/departure the price may increase)
- Transportation in Toyota Minivan of 2017 Model
- Boat ride on Lake Ziway with private boat
- English speaking driver/ guide
- Tribal village entry fees
Exclusions
- Park/ museum entrance fees
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Cold drinks
- Optional excursions
- Tips & personal expenses such as telephone calls etc
- Photographing fees
- International flights and taxes
- Internal (domestic) flights
Details
Available in
English
(Professional experienced English speaking tour guide )
Available for
Children, Students, Adults, Seniors
Departure & Return
Start city: Addis Ababa , Ethiopia
Pick up times available: 7:30, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30
Pick up location: Your hotel in Addis Ababa or Addis Ababa Bole Int'l Airport (if you are just arriving)
Ends at: Any place in Addis Ababa visitors would like to
Nearest airport: Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Eco Features:
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Interaction with locals or nature
Interaction with locals or nature
The major part of the tour is spent on interacting with local communities, their representative(s) (other than guides) or observing the nature or animals without disturbing their natural habitat and environment - Licensed tour guide
- Local or indigenous tour guide(s)
Cancellation policy
100% cancellation fee - between 0-2 days before the travel date
50% cancellation fee - between 3-6 days before the travel date
0% cancellation fee - 7 days or more before the travel date
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