6-Day Explore the Countryside Around Addis Ababa

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Addis Ababa City Tour

We will welcome you at bole international airport and transfer to your hotel. After you take some rest you will start exploring the highlights of Addis Ababa. Visit the National Museum of Ethiopia where you can see the famous fossil Lucy and other ancient artifacts. Continue to the Holy Trinity Cathedral the final resting place of Emperor Haile Selassie and Empress Menen. Drive to Mount Entoto for a panoramic view of the city and visit the historical Entoto Maryam Church.

After lunch explore the Ethnological Museum located inside Haile Selassie’s former palace and then experience the vibrant atmosphere of Mercato one of Africa’s largest open-air markets. In the evening enjoy a traditional Ethiopian dinner accompanied by cultural music and dance at a local restaurant. Overnight in Best western plus pearls Hotel.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

Best Western Plus Pearl Addis

• Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Explore Debre Libanos Monastery and Portuguese Bridge

Leave Addis Ababa and travel north through beautiful mountain scenery toward the Blue Nile Gorge. Visit the historic Debre Libanos Monastery founded in the 13th century and one of the most important religious centers in Ethiopia. Continue to the Portuguese Bridge an old stone bridge set over a deep canyon and enjoy the magnificent views and a short walk to the nearby waterfall. Have lunch at a local lodge overlooking the gorge before returning to Addis Ababa in the late afternoon. Overnight in Addis Ababa.

Main Destination:

Debre Libanos Monastery (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Best Western Plus Pearl Addis

• Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Wenchi Crater Lake

Depart westward toward the town of Ambo and continue to Wenchi Crater Lake a beautiful volcanic lake surrounded by green hills. Enjoy a guided walk or horseback ride down to the lakeshore and take a boat trip to the island monastery of Cherkos. Enjoy a picnic or lunch at a local guesthouse near the lake and then hike or ride back to the crater rim taking in the stunning landscape. Return to Addis Ababa in the evening. Overnight in Addis Ababa.

Day 4 – Day Trip to Adadi Mariam, Melka Kun.

Main Destination:

Wenchi Crater Lake

Accommodation:

Best Western Plus Pearl Addis

• Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Adadi Mariam, Melka Kunture and Tiya Stelae

Drive south on the Butajira road for a cultural and historical day trip. Visit Melka Kunture an important archaeological site along the Awash River known for its prehistoric stone tools. Continue to Adadi Mariam a 12th-century rock-hewn church similar in style to those in Lalibela and still in active use. After lunch in Butajira visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Tiya where ancient carved stone stelae mark mysterious burial grounds. Return to Addis Ababa in the late afternoon. Overnight in Addis Ababa.

Main Destination:

Tiya (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Best Western Plus Pearl Addis

• Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Trip to Lake Ziway

Travel south along the Addis Hawassa highway to Lake Ziway one of the largest Rift Valley lakes. Enjoy a boat excursion to explore Bird Island or Tulu Gudo Island which is home to a historic monastery and many species of birds including pelicans and fish eagles. Have lunch at Haile Resort Ziway or Bethlehem Lodge by the lakeshore then visit the local fish market to observe the daily life of fishermen and birdwatching around the lake. Drive back to Addis Ababa in the evening. Overnight in Addis Ababa.

Main Destination:

Lake Ziway

Best Time To Go October to January (Little rainfall)

High Season October to January (It is busier)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Best Western Plus Pearl Addis

• Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Debre Zeit (Bishoftu)

Head south to Debre Zeit also known as Bishoftu a charming resort town famous for its chain of crater lakes. Visit Lake Bishoftu Lake Hora and Lake Babogaya and enjoy a relaxing morning by the water with optional swimming or spa time at Kuriftu Resort and Spa. Have lunch at one of the lakeside lodges and take a short walk to enjoy the scenery and birdlife. In the afternoon return to Addis Ababa. Depending on your schedule you may enjoy some last-minute shopping or be transferred to the airport for your departure.

Main Destination:

Bishoftu (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.