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2 Days Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes Tour from Addis Ababa
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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 wal...
Highlights
2 days
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
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
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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June to Mid September is the rainy season where the tour runs. Please be prepared accordingly.
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When visiting the rock church of Adadi Mariam, women are expected to be fully dressed and cover hairs.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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2 Days Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes Tour from Addis Ababa
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About
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 wal...
Highlights
2 days
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
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
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Addis Ababa – Adadi Maryam - Tiya World Heritage Site – Lake Ziway – Awassa
4 Stops
1
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).
1 hour
2
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.
1 hour
3
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.
1 hour
4
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.
