3-Day Abijata–Shala Safari & Hawassa Boat Tour

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

Addis Ababa – Ziway – Abijata–Shala – Ziway

Depart Addis Ababa in the morning and drive south through the beautiful Ethiopian Great Rift Valley, enjoying views of farmland, rural villages, and scenic landscapes. Arrive in Ziway and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to Abijata–Shala National Park. Explore the park's distinctive landscapes on a guided wildlife safari and birdwatching excursion. Look for ostriches, warthogs, small gazelles, and different bird species, depending on the season. Visit accessible hot-spring areas and enjoy a guided nature walk to suitable viewpoints, subject to local access conditions. In the late afternoon, return to Ziway, check in at Haile Resort Ziway, enjoy dinner, and relax overnight.
Overnight: Haile Resort Ziway.

Main Destination:

Lake Ziway

Best Time To Go October to January (Little rainfall)

High Season October to January (It is busier)

Best Weather

Activities:

• Afternoon nature hike/walk & afternoon walking safari (with an armed guide)

Accommodation:

Haile Resort Ziway

• Mid-range hotel located at Lake Ziway

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ziway – Hawassa – Lake Hawassa Boat Excursion

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and drive south to Hawassa through the scenic Rift Valley, passing agricultural land and traditional villages. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before beginning your boat excursion on Lake Hawassa. Explore the beautiful lakeshore and look for hippopotamuses from a safe distance. Observe waterbirds such as pelicans, herons, cormorants, and other species while enjoying opportunities for wildlife photography. Learn about the lake's ecosystem and local fishing activities. After the boat trip, enjoy some free time walking along the lakeside before checking in at Hawassa Central Hotel. Have dinner and spend the night in Hawassa.
Overnight: Hawassa Lake View Hotel.

Main Destination:

Awasa (City)

Activities:

• Afternoon boat trip

Accommodation:

Hawassa Lake View Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Awasa (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Hawassa Fish Market – Amora Gedel – Addis Ababa

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and visit the famous Hawassa Fish Market. Experience the lively atmosphere as local fishermen bring their daily catch from Lake Hawassa, and observe traditional fishing and fish-trading activities. Continue to Amora Gedel, a popular lakeside area known for its natural scenery and birdlife. Enjoy a relaxing walk along the shore, look for pelicans, storks, and other birds, and take photographs of the lake and local fishing boats. Later, begin the drive back to Addis Ababa through the Ethiopian Great Rift Valley. Stop for lunch at a suitable restaurant along the way and enjoy the countryside scenery during the journey. Arrive in Addis Ababa in the afternoon or evening, where your three-day safari and birdwatching adventure concludes with a hotel drop-off.
End of tour: Addis Ababa.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Activities:

• Morning nature hike/walk

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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