2 Days Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes Tour from Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- 2 days (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Visit Ethiopia's Rift Valley, without the worry of logistics, with this private tour from Addis Ababa. Spend time checking out the birdlife at Abiyatta Shalla Lakes National Park and pay a visit to the rock-hewn church of Adadi Mariam and the Tiya Steles archaeological site, with time left over to partake in a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony.
- Avoid the hassle of navigating unfamiliar roads
- Travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle
- Enjoy local encounters and discover a UNESCO-listed site
- Private tour for a flexible, personal experience
What's Included
- Comfortable insured private Toyota Corolla (1 or 2 people) or Minivan with AC and seat belts
- Professional and experienced English speaking tour guide
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- Local family visits, Cultural Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony, onsite tour guides, and park scouts
- Fuel surcharge
- Entrance (admission) fees to places of visits
- Accommodations
- Meals
- And, any expense which are not mentioned in the "Included" list above
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Any hotel/lodge in Addis Ababa OR ADDIS ABABA BOLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Itinerary
Day 1
Addis Ababa – Adadi Maryam - Tiya World Heritage Site – Lake Ziway – Awassa
4 Stops
1
Tiya World Heritage Site
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Butajira
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
Lake Ziway
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
4
Melka Kunture
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Not included
Day 2
Awassa Lake – Abidjatta Shalla Lakes National Park – Lake Ziway – Addis Ababa
4 Stops
1
Fish Market at Awassa Lake
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
Abidjatta-Shalla National Park
3 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Shashemene
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Bishoftu
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Not included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- June to Mid September is the rainy season where the tour runs. Please be prepared accordingly.
- When visiting the rock church of Adadi Mariam, women are expected to be fully dressed and cover hairs.
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- We can help visitors book accommodations, if needed. Please contact us!
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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