Ethiopian Rift Valley Tour: Scenic Views and Wildlife

Experience the beauty of the Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes on a 2-day tour from Addis Ababa. Explore stunning viewpoints, encounter local culture, and spot diverse birdlife and wildlife.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

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…

What's Included
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Authentic local family visits
  • Traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony experience
  • Expert onsite tour guides and park scouts
  • No additional fuel surcharges
  • Insured private vehicle 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
Additional Information

Experience the breathtaking views of the Great East African Rift Valley in Ethiopia with a convenient drive in an air-conditioned Toyota Minivan, stopping at various viewpoints along the way. Receive guidance from a knowledgeable, English-speaking guide about Ethiopia’s diverse bird species at Ziway, a Rift Valley Lake.
Participate in the quintessential…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Passport65279541020
Feb 26, 2024
Perfect 2 days in Ethiopia - We 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.
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Claudiagr6237cz
Jan 14, 2024
Sneak peeks of Ethiopia - We 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.
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Brino
Nov 6, 2019
Rift Valley and lake Awassa tour - The 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.
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