• Addis Ababa: Bishoftu Lakes and Culture Day Trip
  • Addis Ababa: Bishoftu Lakes and Culture Day Trip
  • Addis Ababa: Bishoftu Lakes and Culture Day Trip
  • Addis Ababa: Bishoftu Lakes and Culture Day Trip
  • Addis Ababa: Bishoftu Lakes and Culture Day Trip
  • Addis Ababa: Bishoftu Lakes and Culture Day Trip
  • Addis Ababa: Bishoftu Lakes and Culture Day Trip
  • Addis Ababa: Bishoftu Lakes and Culture Day Trip
  • Addis Ababa: Bishoftu Lakes and Culture Day Trip
  • Addis Ababa: Bishoftu Lakes and Culture Day Trip
  • Addis Ababa: Bishoftu Lakes and Culture Day Trip
  • Addis Ababa: Bishoftu Lakes and Culture Day Trip
  • Addis Ababa: Bishoftu Lakes and Culture Day Trip
  • Addis Ababa: Bishoftu Lakes and Culture Day Trip
  • Addis Ababa: Bishoftu Lakes and Culture Day Trip
  • Addis Ababa: Bishoftu Lakes and Culture Day Trip
  • Addis Ababa: Bishoftu Lakes and Culture Day Trip

Addis Ababa: Bishoftu Lakes and Culture Day Trip

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ID: GYG1129115-1732995
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Country: Ethiopia

Duration: 08:30 hours


Description

Discover Bishoftu's crater lakes on a day trip from Addis Ababa. Visit traditional homes, enjoy a coffee ceremony, and paddle across volcanic waters.
Begin your tour with a visit to Bishoftu Lake, the second deepest lake in Ethiopia. Take in the views from the crater rim at one of the hotels, drink in hand. According to local lore, this lake is home to a sleeping devil. From time to time, his evil gases kill the fish and send them bobbing to the surface to be scooped up by delighted waterbirds.

Next, visit traditional Ethiopian habitations (Tukul) to learn how to make the homemade alcohol drink (Areki). After enjoying a traditional coffee ceremony, continue with a walk around Babogaya Lake. This is a chance to see plenty of different bird species. See colorful species as you stroll beside Babogaya Lake.

Enjoy Ethiopian dishes at a resort overlooking tranquil waters. Paddle across volcanic waters surrounded by lush, scenic hills. Take a relaxing time outside of Addis to discover volcanic crater lakes scenery with Addis Authentic Tours. This tour will be the chance to discover more about Oromo culture while enjoying breathtaking landscapes.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the beauty of Bishoftu's volcanic crater lakes
  • Visit traditional Ethiopian homes and learn how Areki is made
  • Enjoy a traditional coffee ceremony and savor Ethiopian dishes
  • Paddle across volcanic waters surrounded by lush, scenic hills
  • Discover Oromo culture and enjoy birdwatching by the lakes

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves walking and kayaking, so a moderate level of fitness is required.
Weather can be warm, so bring sunscreen and water.
Binoculars are recommended for bird watching.
INCLUDED
  • Visit to Bishoftu Lake
  • Visit to traditional Ethiopian habitations (Tukul)
  • Traditional coffee ceremony
  • Walk around Babogaya Lake
  • Bird watching
  • Ethiopian dishes at a resort
  • Kayaking on a volcanic lake Bottled water
  • Traditional Coffee Ceremony
  • Areki Process and Taste
  • Lunch at local restaurant optional
  • Kayak Tour on Kuriftu Lake if interested
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Driver Allowance
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Guide services
NOT INCLUDED
  • Tips and gratitude alcohol beverages Everything not listed in Inclusions

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.