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2 Days Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes Tour from Addis Ababa
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48 giờ
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Enjoy the freedom of stopping at different viewpoints to enjoy the dramatic view of the Ethiopian part of the Great East African Rift Valley by drive with a comfortable air conditioned Toyota Minivan, and learn from your professional experienced English speaking tour guide of the Ethiopian birdlife at the Rift Valley Lake of Ziway.
Meet local families and partake a typical Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony, and see the bird life of the lakes and wildlife of the Abiyatta Shalla Lakes National Park.
The tour also includes visiting the unique and still operational rock carved church of Adadi Mariam, Tiya Steles (a cemetery dating back to 12th – 14th Century AD and UNESCO World Heritage Site), and walking by Lake Ziway to spot a number of lowland water birds. The tour includes a total of 580 km drive in two days.
On Thursdays or Sundays, experience local culture at the colorful weekly held cultural market at Adadi town.
Thông tin khác
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
We can help visitors book accommodations, if needed. Please contact us!
Chính sách hủy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Bao gồm
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
Comfortable insured private Toyota Corolla (1 or 2 people) or Minivan with AC and seat belts
Entrance (admission) fees to places of visits
Accommodations
Meals
And, any expense which are not mentioned in the "Included" list above
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Cần Quan Tâm
Addis Ababa – Adadi Maryam - Tiya World Heritage Site – Lake Ziway – Awassa
Tiya World Heritage Site
Take a guided tour visit the incredible stone grave markers at Tiya. The Steles 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).
Butajira
Stop at a couple of outlooks for the picturesque scenery of the Ethiopian part of the Great East African Rift Valley. You will also visit one of the villages of the local people of Silte for cultural experience.
Lake Ziway
Spot Ethiopian Lowland water birds by walking by the shores of the Rift Valley Lake of Ziway to see families of hippos (if lucky) and a number of birds such as Great white pelicans, Marabou Storks, African Fish Eagle, Sacred Ibis, Hammer Kops, etc Finally, drive 115 km south to the Rift Valley Lake of Awassa. If the weather is good, enjoy the beautiful sun set over the lake.
Melka Kunture
Visit Melka Kunture archaeological site to learn about humanity's evolutionary story. Set by the Awash River, visit Melka Kunture’s Museum to step back 1.8 million years. Discover stone tools from Homo erectus, witness fossilized footprints, & visit an open-air 800,000 years old butchery site.
Awassa Lake – Abidjatta Shalla Lakes National Park – Lake Ziway – Addis Ababa
Fish Market at Awassa Lake
After breakfast head to Amora Gedel found by the shores of Lake Awassa. It is where locals come to have breakfast of fresh catch Tilapia fish and spot a number of birds gathered looking for leftover fish. Here you will see the rare Colobus Monkey (Black and White Monkey).
Abidjatta-Shalla National Park
Then, head north to the Abiyatta Shalla Lakes National Park with a stop at Shashemene to visit the Jamaican Rastafarian Community. At Abiyatta Shalla Lakes NP walk for half an hour to see Ostriches, Gazelles, Warthogs, and different lowland bird species. If the weather is good (September – June), continue driving farther to visit the Natural Hot Spring waters where locals use the waters to get healed from skin diseases.
Visit to visit the Jamaican Rastafarian Community at Shashemene town for about 1 hour. Learn about the backgrounds of the Rastafarianism beliefs and how they are connected with Emperor Haile Sillassie I.
Bishoftu
Stop at one of the crater lakes of Bishoftu (Debre Ziet) which is notable for its scenic beauty. You will also visit a village of the Oromo people to attend a traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony with locals.
Tùy chọn
2 Days Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes Tour from Addis Ababa
Pickup included
Đánh giá
6 đánh giá
Tổng số đánh giá và xếp hạng từ Viator & TripAdvisor
Great for solo Traveler's
Paradise798016,
18 thg 4, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Teddy was great guy- took me around the city and was very hospitable. Picked me up from airport and ensured a very smooth journey
Great tour guide, great scenic tour, felt very safe and secure
MarionBurkimsher,
21 thg 3, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00We found the tour company by looking on Viator but then booking directly with them, which is a cost effective way of doing it (Viator charge 25%). Muluken has been developing his tour guide business for 17 years now, having left his job in accountancy and trained for 2 years in the travel and tourism school in Addis. Although he employs other guides, we had Muluken as our guide, with Hawaryat as our driver. They served us very well, took our wishes into account, shared lots of local knowledge and took us to pretty places. The basic tour plan that we followed was a one-night stay at the Rift Valley lakes but we added a second night away by Lake Langano as we wanted a relaxing break. We did many things and it encapsulated an ‘African’ experience: a little walking safari where we saw gazelles and ostrich, a visit to a centuries old cemetery marked by standing stones; a visit to see the traditional preparation of an Oromo ‘pizza’; a boat trip on Lake Ziway to see islands full of birds; and several lovely viewpoints. We stayed at Rosetta Marina Beach resort, which overlooks Lake Langano and is in a beautiful location. We were almost the only guests there, but I guess it was low season. A big shout out to Hawaryat, our driver, for being so calm and steady, even when faced with potholes, goats, cows, sheep, camels, tuktuks, trucks, tankers, pedestrians, busses and more on the road. It was a rough road in places heading south, but our return to Addis on the new toll motorway was wonderfully smooth and quiet.
Perfect 2 days in Ethiopia
Passport65279541020,
26 thg 2, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00We went on a two-day trip with the family to Lakes Lagano and Ziway. Our guide Biruk together with the driver were perfect and very helpful. We saw an archaeological site, visited a local family, sailed on a lake and admired hippos. They always helped when we needed to buy fruit or stop at a termite anthill. Big thanks. I highly recommend this agency.
Sneak peeks of Ethiopia
claudiagR6237CZ,
14 thg 1, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00We had a very interesting and amazing time in the riff valley. Thanks to the great experience of our guide we received a great insight into the history, culture and daily life of Ethiopian people.
Rift Valley and lake Awassa tour
brino a,
6 thg 11, 2019
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00The Merit Ethiopian Experience 2 day tour was fantastic, I only had a few days free in Ethiopia and Muluken was able to provide an unforgettable personal experience. Everything was as promised and went smoothly. Muluken is very pleasant, well informed and was able to provide me with much knowledge about Ethiopian culture, history, economics and politics. From a number of suggestions, I chose a 2 day tour to the Rift Valley which, on day 1, included visits to the rock church of Adadi Mariam, a local market, the world heritage Steles of Tiya, staying the night at the excellent Haile Resort on the shore of Lake Awassa. The return to Addis Ababa featured a visit to local fish market, Abiyatta Shalla national park and lake Ziway. For me the highlights were sampling the local food at popular local restaurants, stopping at the homes of villagers, including a wonderful Rastafari experience, meeting people and seeing how they live. Muluken is always ready to engage with people and include you in the conversation.This gave me great insight into modern day Ethiopia, the wonderful diverse cultures and the challenges the country faces. The Merit Ethiopian Experience are very adaptable and tailored the tour to my schedule. Muluken’s network of friendly guides make the experience so much more rewarding. Muluken and his team are to be recommended for the excellent, informative and exciting tours.
Unforgettable experience!
caroborchex,
28 thg 10, 2019
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00It was two intense days, visiting the rift valley! Not only do we enjoy the scenery but we share unforgettable moments with your people in their abodes, markets etc. Highly recommended walk!!!!
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