From Addis Ababa: 2-Day Wendo Genet & Hawassa Tour
ID: GYG1412113-2156289
Categoría:
País: Etiopía
Duración:
2 días
Descripción
Discover Wendo Genet and Hawassa on a 2-day tour from Addis Ababa. Relax in natural hot springs, explore lush forests, visit the Hawassa Fish Market, and enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Hawassa.
Your guide will pick you up early in the morning from your hotel or Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Travel south through the scenic Great Rift Valley, passing rural villages, farmland, and beautiful landscapes.
Upon arrival at Wendo Genet, enjoy the peaceful mountain environment famous for its natural hot springs. Take a relaxing bath in the mineral-rich thermal pools surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.
After lunch, enjoy a guided walk through the forest where you may encounter black-and-white colobus monkeys and numerous colorful bird species. The area is one of Ethiopia's hidden ecological treasures.
Later in the afternoon, continue to Hawassa, one of Ethiopia's cleanest and most attractive lakeside cities.
Upon arrival, check into your hotel before taking a relaxing sunset walk along the shores of Lake Hawassa. Watch local fishermen return with their daily catch while pelicans and other water birds gather along the waterfront.
Overnight: in Hawassa
After breakfast, visit the lively Hawassa Fish Market, where local fishermen unload freshly caught fish using traditional wooden boats. Observe daily life and interact with the local community.
Next, enjoy a relaxing boat excursion on Lake Hawassa, offering opportunities to spot hippos (depending on water conditions), African fish eagles, pelicans, cormorants, kingfishers, and numerous other bird species.
Continue to Amora Gedel Park, where vervet monkeys often roam freely among large fig trees, providing excellent photography opportunities.
After lunch at a lakeside restaurant, begin the scenic drive back to Addis Ababa. Along the way, stop at viewpoints overlooking the Great Rift Valley and browse local handicraft markets for souvenirs.
Arrive in Addis Ababa in the early evening, where your guide will transfer you to your hotel or Bole International Airport, marking the end of your memorable journey.
Lo más destacado
- Relax in the natural hot springs of Wendo Genet and unwind in nature
- Walk through lush forests inhabited by playful colobus monkeys
- Discover the scenic beauty of Lake Hawassa on a relaxing boat cruise
- Visit the traditional Hawassa Fish Market and interact with locals
- Explore Amora Gedel Park and see vervet monkeys in their natural habitat
Lenguajes de guiado
INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE
The tour involves walking through forests and lakeside areas, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
Bring sunscreen and insect repellent for protection against the sun and insects.
A camera is recommended for capturing the scenic views and wildlife.
The tour includes a boat ride, so those prone to seasickness should take precautions.
INCLUIDO
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private transportation with experienced driver
- Professional English-speaking guide
- One night's accommodation in Hawassa
- Breakfast
- Wendo Genet entrance fees
- Lake Hawassa boat trip
- All applicable entrance fees
- Bottled drinking water
NO INCLUYE
- Lunch and dinner
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
¿Cuándo debo reservar?
Para garantizar la disponibilidad de la reserva lo antes posible. Vale la pena reservar con antelación, especialmente si planeas el viaje durante la temporada alta, como los días festivos o los fines de semana.
Cancelaciones
Esta excursión se puede cancelar sin costo alguno hasta :tiempo de cancelación horas antes del inicio del viaje. Si lo cancela después de 24 horas o no se presenta en la excursión, se le cobrará el precio total de la actividad. El retraso en la recogida o en la salida se considerará como no presentarse.