Embark on a captivating 11-hour tour from Addis Ababa to explore the Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes and the Tiya Steles, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Spot hippos, witness stunning scenery, and immerse yourself in the local culture.
Embark on a captivating 11-hour tour from Addis Ababa to explore the Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes and the Tiya Steles, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Spot hippos, witness stunning scenery, and immerse yourself in the local culture.
- Tiya World Heritage Site - At Tiya Steles, visit about 42 huge stone Steles erected between the 12th and 14th Century AD in honor of local warriors.
- Lake Ziway - Walk by Lake Ziway for 30 minutes to an hour on Lake Ziway to spot a number of water birds species like Marabou Storks, Malachite Kingfisher, Sacred Ibis, African Fish Eagle,…
- Tiya World Heritage Site - At Tiya Steles, visit about 42 huge stone Steles erected between the 12th and 14th Century AD in honor of local warriors.
- Lake Ziway - Walk by Lake Ziway for 30 minutes to an hour on Lake Ziway to spot a number of water birds species like Marabou Storks, Malachite Kingfisher, Sacred Ibis, African Fish Eagle, Hammerkobs, etc
- Butajira - Have lunch at Butajira and stop at a couple of viewpoints to enjoy the great scenery of the Ethiopian part of the Great East African Rift Valley
- Bishoftu - Enjoy the picturesque view of one of the five crater lakes of Bishoftu (Debre Ziet). You will also have a short visit of a village of the Oromo people around Bishoftu.
- Private comfortable Toyota Minivan or Corolla equipped with air conditioning and seat belts
- Local family visiting and attending a coffee ceremony fee
- Air port pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water and local snacks in the van
- Professional experienced English speaking tour guide
- Private comfortable Toyota Minivan or Corolla equipped with air conditioning and seat belts
- Local family visiting and attending a coffee ceremony fee
- Air port pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water and local snacks in the van
- Professional experienced English speaking tour guide
- Meals
- Admission (entrance) fees
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- And, any expense which is not mentioned in the “Included” list above
- Meals
- Admission (entrance) fees
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- And, any expense which is not mentioned in the “Included” list above
Enjoy discovering few of Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes and visiting the Steles of Tiya (14th Century AD and a UNESCO World Heritage). This is about 11 hours day trip from Addis to visit bird watching and spotting hippos, local family of the Oromo people, have great scenery of the Ethiopian part of the Great East African Rift Valley, and visit the UNESCO…
Enjoy discovering few of Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes and visiting the Steles of Tiya (14th Century AD and a UNESCO World Heritage). This is about 11 hours day trip from Addis to visit bird watching and spotting hippos, local family of the Oromo people, have great scenery of the Ethiopian part of the Great East African Rift Valley, and visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Steles of Tiya which date back to the 14th Century, located south of Addis Ababa.
It is a great outing from Addis Ababa: -
- Enjoy spotting various lowland water birds by walking around Lake Ziway (if lucky few hippos).
- Appreciate the superb scenery of the Rift Valley
- Experience the way of life of the countryside people of Oromo.
- Attend a typical Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony.
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Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site
Tour price includes private comfortable Toyota Minivan, fuel (gasoline), family visiting fee, bottled water, coffee, and professional experienced English speaking tour guide. - As June, July and August are the rainy season, dress accordingly and get umbrellas.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
