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2-Days Lake Ziway and Lake Langano Nature and Culture Tour
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 poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please book your hotel room at one of the lodges around Lake Langano. Or inform us if you need help with it.
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If the tour is between June and Mid September, please expect wet weather and get prepared accordingly.
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If you are interested to swim at Lake Langano, please bring swimming suits
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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This is 2 days nature and culture private tour from Addis Ababa. With this tour experience the cultural lifestyle of locals and explore the nature of the Rift Valley Lakes of Ethiopia. Discover the Abidjatta-Shalla Lakes National Park wildlife with a professional tour guide. Identify Ethiopian birds by walking by the Rift Valley LAke of Ziway.
Admire the superb view of the Ethiopian part of the Great East African Rift Valley. Learn the history of erecting gravestones at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Steles of Tiya. Take time to swim, water sports, bird watching and sunset at Lake Langano. Feel like a local at a typical Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony and admire the view of the scenic Lake...
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
Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony attendance, bottled water, snacks, coffee and tea
Comfortable Toyota Minivan air-conditioning and seat belts
All local language speaking (onsite) tour guides
Professional experienced tour guide
Local family visits
Accommodation for the night at Lake Langano
Food and drinks
Gratuities
And, any expenses which are not mentioned in the "Included" list above
2-Days Lake Ziway and Lake Langano Nature and Culture Tour
About
This is 2 days nature and culture private tour from Addis Ababa. With this tour experience the cultural lifestyle of locals and explore the nature of the Rift Valley Lakes of Ethiopia. Discover the Abidjatta-Shalla Lakes National Park wildlife with a professional tour guide. Identify Ethiopian birds by walking by the Rift Valley LAke of Ziway.
Admire the superb view of the Ethiopian part of the Great East African Rift Valley. Learn the history of erecting gravestones at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Steles of Tiya. Take time to swim, water sports, bird watching and sunset at Lake Langano. Feel like a local at a typical Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony and admire the view of the scenic Lake...
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
Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony attendance, bottled water, snacks, coffee and tea
Comfortable Toyota Minivan air-conditioning and seat belts
All local language speaking (onsite) tour guides
Professional experienced tour guide
Local family visits
Accommodation for the night at Lake Langano
Food and drinks
Gratuities
And, any expenses which are not mentioned in the "Included" list above
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
ADDIS ABABA – STELES OF TIYA – BUTAJIRA – LAKE ZIWAY – LAKE LANGANO
4 Stops
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Tiya World Heritage Site
Meet your guide at your Addis Ababa hotel. Hit the road on your two-day tour to Ethiopia's Rift Valley, with a stop at the Tiya World Heritage Site, a fascinating historical landmark.
On the scenic drive to Tiya, pause at viewpoints to admire panoramic vistas of the Rift Valley. Walk across the Awash River, one of Ethiopia's largest rivers.
Spend about half an hour exploring the Steles of Tiya, a UNESCO-listed site with 40 intricately carved grave markers honoring warriors of the 14th century AD.
Continue your visit with a hands-on cultural encounter at a nearby village of the Gurage tribe. Learn to prepare Kotcho bread, a staple food made from the Enset plant, also known as the False Banana Tree.
Engage with locals, witness their daily life, and savor delicious cup of coffee in cultural Ethiopian coffee ceremony. This authentic cultural interaction makes your visit to Tiya both enriching and unforgettable.
2 hours
2
Lake Ziway
After lunch at Butajira, hear 80 km more to Lake Langano via Ziway. Around Ziway, visit the villages of the Oromo people, interact with locals and learn their cultural way of life.
Walk by the sides of Lake Ziway to spot a number of bird species including Great White Pelicans, Yellow Billed Storks, Marabou Storks, African Fish Eagles, Ruppell’s Griffon Vulture, etc
Finally, after tea break at Haile Resort Ziway, drive to Lake Langano for overnight.
2 hours
3
Butajira
On the way from the Steles of Tiya to Butajira, stop at viewpoints to enjoy great views of the Ethiopian part of the Great East African Rift Valley. You will also visit a local village of the Silte people for cultural experience and to learn how to bake Enjera or Injera (Ethiopian Bread).
2 hours
4
Langano
Take a walk by Lake Langano admiring the beautiful sunset, watching different birds and if interested, enjoy swimming.
