Transportation: Surface Destination: Awassa Depart south from Addis Ababa via Butajira. On the way you will visit the archeological sites of Tiya (ancient stelae field and UNESCO World Heritage Site), Adadi Maryam (a rock–hewn church similar to those in Lalibela) and Melka Kunture (pre–historic tool–making site). Final destination for the day is Awassa. Overnight in Awassa (hotel). After breakfast, visit the local fish market on the shores of Lake Awassa. Afterwards, take a boat trip on the lake to visit the hippos. Finally, return north to Addis Ababa. Time permitting, you may visit the Abjatta–Shala National Park. Lake Shala, with its deep blue waters is the deepest lake in Ethiopia at 236m. Lake Abjatta is a soda lake at which thousands of flamingos can be seen at various times of the year. End of Tour. Transportation: Surface Destination: Debre Zeit/Mt. Zuqualla Depart from Addis for a short drive to Debre Zeit, home to several crater lakes and a popular weekend getaway spot for Addis Ababa residents. You can spend the day visiting the lakes or doing some light hiking (circling Lake Hora takes 1 ½ hours). The area is very popular for bird watching. There are several lake–side establishments for lunch and even a spa. Overnight in Debre Zeit (hotel or lodge). After breakfast, depart for a visit to Mt. Zuqualla, an extinct volcano that offers beautiful views of the surrounding areas. Here you can visit the monastery of Mt. Zuqualla Maryam, which may date back as far as the 4th century A.D. The nearby crater–lake is considered holy by the monks of the monastery. Return to Addis Ababa in the afternoon. End of Tour. Transportation: Surface Destination: Archeological Sites, Lake Langano, and Lake Ziway Depart south from Addis Ababa via Butajira. On the way you will visit the archeological sites of Tiya (ancient stelae field and UNESCO World Heritage Site), Adadi Maryam (a rock–hewn church similar to those in Lalibela) and Melka Kunture (pre–historic tool–making site). Final destination for the day is Lake Langano. Overnight in Lake Langano (camping or lodge). Early morning, depart from Lake Langano for a short trip north to Lake Ziway. After a brief morning hike, depart north to Lake Ziway. Here you will take a boat trip on Lake Ziway to the Island of Tullo Gudo. The island hosts the church of Maryam Tsion which, according to tradition, once housed the Ark of the Covenant to hide it from invaders. After the visit, return to shore, enjoying the bountiful birdlife on this lake and possibly some hippos. Return to Addis Ababa late afternoon. End of Tour. Transportation: Surface Destination: Lake Wenchi and Menagesha Forest Early morning depart to Lake Wenchi. Here you can do some horseback riding or hiking around this stunning crater lake and/or a boat trip on the lake to visit the island monastery of Cherkos and the hot springs. Overnight in Woliso (lodge). After breakfast, drive to the Menagesha National Forest for some hiking. Here you will enjoy the wildlife, such as the Colobus Monkeys and the endemic Menelik’s Bushbuck, as well as birds, including the endemic Ethiopian Oriole and Abyssinian Woodpecker. After the visit, return to Addis Ababa in the afternoon. NOTE: Upon request the above tour program can be modified, rearranged, combined with other itineraries and can be shortened or extended to suit your interest, time, and budget. Please Contact Us for further details or make a Reservation. End of Tour.Awassa
Duration: 2 Days
Day 1: Addis Ababa – Awassa
Day 2: Awassa – Addis Ababa
Debre Zeit & Zuqualla
Duration: 2 Days
Day 1: Addis Ababa – Debre Zeit
Day 2: Debre Zeit – Addis Ababa
Lake Langano
Duration: 2 Days
Day 1: Addis Ababa – Langano
Day 2: Langano – Addis Ababa
Lake Wenchi & Menagesha Forest
Duration: 2 Days
Day 1: Addis Ababa – Woliso
Day 2: Woliso – Addis Ababa
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Great tour company with qualified people throughout country. Was able to visit all the places i wanted in the time i had available in an organized manner. All of the guides were extremely knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
I booked a tour with this company via Afroaddis Hotel. My guide's name was Henos. The price was reasonable and they didn't waist time taking me to places to profit like most tours do around the world. I saw all of Addis Ababa in addition...More
