Embark on a thrilling day trip to Lake Ziway from Addis Ababa. Discover the diverse bird species, spot hippos, and immerse yourself in the unique Zai culture.
Embark on a thrilling day trip to Lake Ziway from Addis Ababa. Discover the diverse bird species, spot hippos, and immerse yourself in the unique Zai culture.
- Lake Ziway - Lake Ziway is one of the freshwater Rift Valley Lakes in Ethiopia. This lake is home to the Church of Maryam Tsion, which once safeguarded the Ark of the Covenant from invaders. The island is abundant with various bird species, hippos, and is rich in fishery production.
- Lake Ziway - A brief walk past the island’s only house and…
- Lake Ziway - Lake Ziway is one of the freshwater Rift Valley Lakes in Ethiopia. This lake is home to the Church of Maryam Tsion, which once safeguarded the Ark of the Covenant from invaders. The island is abundant with various bird species, hippos, and is rich in fishery production.
- Lake Ziway - A brief walk past the island’s only house and up the forested slopes leads to a monastery that is often closed. Walking around its perimeter offers excellent views of the lake.
- Lake Ziway - The Bochessa Birding area, a lakeside wetland, attracts numerous migratory species, notably the lesser jacana, saddle-billed stork, black heron, and African pygmy goose. Visiting in October or November may provide a chance to see the rare and exceptionally tall (1.8 meters or 6 feet) wattled crane.

- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Use of snorkeling equipment
Enjoy a wonderful excursion from Addis, where you can observe a variety of lowland water birds. Take a boat trip to Bird Island for bird watching, with over 25 species of bird life to discover. Visit Gelila Island to see different families of hippos and experience the lifestyle of the last races of the Zai people. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the Church of Maryam Tsion.
- Children can be Accompanied
Enjoy a wonderful excursion from Addis, where you can observe a variety of lowland water birds. Take a boat trip to Bird Island for bird watching, with over 25 species of bird life to discover. Visit Gelila Island to see different families of hippos and experience the lifestyle of the last races of the Zai people. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the Church of Maryam Tsion.
- Children can be Accompanied
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.