Day Trip from Addis Ababa to Crater Lakes at Bishoftu
- 7–8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Private tour
Highlights
Take a relaxing escape from Addis Ababa and discover the stunning volcanic crater lakes of Bishoftu with Addis Authentic Tours. This day trip offers a perfect blend of nature and culture, giving you the opportunity to learn about Oromo traditions while enjoying breathtaking landscapes. Along the way, you’ll enjoy bird watching, taste local beverageS and take a peaceful boat trip on a volcanic lake. An ideal getaway for travelers seeking tranquility, culture, and natural beauty just outside the capital.
Inclusions
What's included
- Driver Allowance
- Areki Process and Taste
- Guide services
- Bottled water
- Traditional Coffee Ceremony
- Boat
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Fuel surcharge
What's not
- Everything not listed in Inclusions
- Lunch
Itinerary
Located 55km far from Addis Ababa (1h10 driving),Bishoftu means sweetness in Oromo language and used to be known as Debre Zeit "Mount of Olives". Bishoftu can be reached in an hour drive from Addis and is a popular place for tourists and locals to relax and enjoying fresh air, Bird Watching, and natural landscapes. Bishoftu is the home of resorts and of five crater lakes (Bishoftu, Hora, Babogaya, Kuriftu and Chelekleka) as well as the gateway of Ethiopian great Rift Valley. The tour will start by visiting Bishofu Lake which is the second deepest lake in Ethiopia (90 meters deep) and traditional ethiopian habitations(Tukul) to visit a local place how to make the homemade alcohol drink Moonshine (Areki) and taste. After, enjoying traditional coffee ceremony, the tour will continue with a walk around Babogaya Lake. This is a chance to see plenty different bird species.
Kuriftu Resort is located by Kuriftu Lake and offers different activities such as kayak, water park, sauna, amazing view point restaurant etc. During lunch time ( lunch package is not included in the tour price ), the tour will continue at Kuriftu Resort to taste delicious ethiopian food and have kayak tour on Kuriftu Lake.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Addis Authentic Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Addis Ababa
- Its from-price is 17% below the median of the 83 day trips we list in Addis Ababa.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 15 of 83.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's capital, stands high on a plateau among eucalyptus-covered hills, with museums, markets, churches and African Union offices.
At around 2,400 metres, Addis Ababa is one of the highest capitals in the world, laid out on the slopes of the Entoto hills. The National Museum of Ethiopia tells the story of human origins through Lucy, a 3.2-million-year-old partial skeleton found in the country in 1974, while the Ethnological Museum is housed in a former imperial palace. Holy Trinity Cathedral and Saint George Cathedral are important churches, and Meskel Square hosts large gatherings.
Top-ranked sights in Addis Ababa: National Museum of Ethiopia, Mt. Entoto, IES Ethnographic Museum (Addis Ababa University).
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