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Explore the Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes and the UNESCO Site of Steles of Tiya

Location Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
$375
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Overview

Bird watching and the Steles of Tiya highlight this full-day trip from Addis Ababa to the Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes. The journey offers a glimpse into the local culture and stunning landscapes of the region.

  • 🦩 Spot various lowland water birds while walking around Lake Ziway, and if you're lucky, catch a glimpse of a few hippos.
  • 🌄 Appreciate the superb scenery of the Rift Valley throughout your outing.
  • 👨‍👩‍👦 Experience the way of life of the Oromo people in the countryside.
  • ☕ Attend a typical Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony as part of your cultural immersion.
  • ⚠️ The tour price includes a private comfortable Toyota Minivan, fuel, family visiting fee, bottled water, coffee, and a professional experienced English-speaking tour guide.
Explore the Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes and the UNESCO Site of Steles of Tiya
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • Professional experienced English speaking tour guide
  • Bottled water and local snacks in the van
  • Air port pickup and drop-off
  • Local family visiting and attending a coffee ceremony fee
  • Private comfortable Toyota Minivan or Corolla equipped with air conditioning and seat belts
  • And, any expense which is not mentioned in the "Included" list above
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Admission (entrance) fees
  • Meals

  • 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.

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.
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    Explore the Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes and the UNESCO Site of Steles of Tiya

    Location Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
    $375
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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