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2 Days Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes Tour from Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia
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Overview
Duration
2d
Languages
German, English, French
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
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.
What to remember
Important info
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!
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
What's not included
Entrance (admission) fees to places of visits. Accommodations. Meals. And, any expense which are not mentioned in the "Included" list above
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Merit Ethiopian Experience Tours
Meeting Point
Any hotel/lodge in Addis Ababa OR ADDIS ABABA BOLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT