Addis Ababa: Melka Kunture, Adadi, Tiya Prehistoric Day Trip
ID: GYG1348998-2059625
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Discover Melka Kunture, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a day trip from Addis Ababa. Explore ancient stone tool workshops, view hominin fossils, and see footprints preserved in ash.
Begin your journey with a scenic drive south through the Rift Valley farmlands and highlands, with photo stops along the way. Arrive at Melka Kunture and enjoy a guided tour of the museum, featuring exhibits on prehistoric Africa, geology, paleoanthropology, and ancient tools.
Next, explore the open-air archaeological sites, walking through actual excavation areas that showcase different Stone Age periods, tool-making sites, and fossil layers.
Enjoy a picnic lunch with panoramic views over the Awash River Valley before visiting the hominin footprint sites. See tracks of early humans, children, and animals preserved in ash, and take a riverside nature walk.
End your day with free time for photography and reflection on human origins before returning to Addis Ababa.
Highlights
- Step back in time as you explore Melka Kunture's ancient sites
- See rare hominin footprints preserved in volcanic ash
- Walk through open-air archaeological sites and see ancient tools
- Enjoy a scenic drive through the Rift Valley farmlands and highlands
- Learn about early human adaptation to highland environments
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable clothing suitable for walking
Bring a hat and sunscreen for sun protection
Carry a reusable water bottle
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guided museum tour
- Visit to archaeological sites
- Picnic lunch
- Riverside nature walk
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
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.
