2 Days Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes Tour from Addis Ababa
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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: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Adadi Maryam - Visit the ancient and still in service church of Adadi Mariam which is chiseled out of a single piece of rock in the 13th Century AD. Adadi Mariam rock church is believed to have been founded by King Lalibela who carved 11 more beautiful and elaborate rock churches in the Northern Ethiopia.

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 Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony whilst meeting locals, observe the wildlife at the Abiyatta Shalla Lakes National Park, and witness the avian species at the lakes.

The journey includes a visit to the unique and operational rock-hewn church of Adadi Mariam and Tiya Steles - a historical graveyard dating from the 12th to the 14th Century AD and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a walk alongside Lake Ziway, home to various lowland water birds. Over two days, you will cover a total distance of 580 km.

On Thursdays or Sundays, immerse in the local lifestyle by visiting the vibrant cultural market in Adadi town.

  • 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!
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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