Addis Ababa: Bishoftu Lakes and Kuriftu Resort Day Trip
ID: GYG1012704-1566282
Category:
Country: Ethiopia
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover the natural beauty of Bishoftu on a day trip from Addis Ababa. Visit the crater lakes, enjoy a traditional coffee ceremony, and savor a delicious lunch at Kuriftu Resort.
Begin your tour with a drive from Addis Ababa to Bishoftu, a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Known for its fresh air and natural landscapes, Bishoftu is home to five crater lakes and serves as the gateway to Ethiopia's Great Rift Valley.
Start by visiting Bishoftu Lake, the second deepest lake in Ethiopia. Learn about traditional Ethiopian habitations (Tukul) and discover how to make the homemade alcoholic drink, Areki. Enjoy a traditional coffee ceremony before continuing with a walk around Babogaya Lake, where you can spot a variety of bird species.
Next, head to Kuriftu Resort, located by Kuriftu Lake. Enjoy a delicious Ethiopian lunch and take a kayak tour on the lake.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Bishoftu's crater lakes
- Learn how to make the homemade alcoholic drink Areki
- Enjoy a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony
- Spot a variety of bird species on a walk around Babogaya Lake
- Savor a delicious Ethiopian lunch at Kuriftu Resort
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Bishoftu is located 65km from Addis Ababa
The tour involves walking and kayaking
Bring comfortable shoes and sunscreen
INCLUDED
- Visit to Bishoftu Lake
- Visit to traditional Ethiopian habitations
- Traditional coffee ceremony
- Walk around Babogaya Lake
- Lunch at Kuriftu Resort
- Kayak tour on Kuriftu Lake
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
