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2-Days Lake Ziway and Lake Langano Nature and Culture Tour
2 days
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Day 1: ADDIS ABABA – STELES OF TIYA – BUTAJIRA – LAKE ZIWAY – LAKE LANGANO
Stop At: Tiya World Heritage Site, Tiya Ethiopia
Drive to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Steles of Tiya. On the way to Tiya, stop at a couple of viewpoints to enjoy the great scenery of the Rift Valley and to cross the bridge of the Awash River by waking. At the Steles of Tiya, spend half an hour to visit 40 huge stone grave markers decorated with carvings and erected in the 14th Century AD in honor of local warriors.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lake Ziway, Ziway Ethiopia
After lunch at Butajira, hear 80 km more to Lake Langano via Ziway. Around Ziway, visit the villages of the Oromo people, interact with locals and learn their cultural way of life.
Enjoy a private boat ride on Lake Ziway to see families of hippos and a number of bird species including Great White Pelicans, Yellow Billed Storks, Marabou Storks, African Fish Eagles, Rappel’s Griffin Vulture, etc
Finally, after tea break at Haile Resort Ziway, drive to Lake Langano for overnight.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: LAKE LANGANO – ABIDJATTA-SHALLA LAKES NP – LAKE BISHOFTU – ADDIS ABABA
Stop At: Abidjatta-Shalla National Park, Awasa Ethiopia
Enjoy swimming and water sports in the morning. And meet your guide at 10:00 AM to drive for 20 minutes to the Abidjatta-Shalla Lakes National Park to discover the wildlife including seeing warthogs, gazelle, black backed jackal, ostriches, baboons, etc
If you are visiting between September and December, you would see flocks of the migratory lesser and greater Flamingoes. Stop also at a natural hot springs locals use for health purposes and boil eggs/corn sometimes. The outlook to get the beautiful view of the twin lakes of Abidjatta and Shalla is worth stopping at.
Then, drive back to Addis Ababa on the new Express Toll Road with a stop at the manmade Lake of Koka to spot other bird species. Final stop would be at the Crater Lake of Bishoftu (Debre Ziet) for the wonderful view of the lake from the rim. Here, you will also attend a typical Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony.
Finally, drive back to Addis Ababa.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: ADDIS ABABA – STELES OF TIYA – BUTAJIRA – LAKE ZIWAY – LAKE LANGANO
Stop At: Tiya World Heritage Site, Tiya Ethiopia
Drive to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Steles of Tiya. On the way to Tiya, stop at a couple of viewpoints to enjoy the great scenery of the Rift Valley and to cross the bridge of the Awash River by waking. At the Steles of Tiya, spend half an hour to visit 40 huge stone grave markers decorated with carvings and erected in the 14th Century AD in honor of local warriors.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lake Ziway, Ziway Ethiopia
After lunch at Butajira, hear 80 km more to Lake Langano via Ziway. Around Ziway, visit the villages of the Oromo people, interact with locals and learn their cultural way of life.
Enjoy a private boat ride on Lake Ziway to see families of hippos and a number of bird species including Great White Pelicans, Yellow Billed Storks, Marabou Storks, African Fish Eagles, Rappel’s Griffin Vulture, etc
Finally, after tea break at Haile Resort Ziway, drive to Lake Langano for overnight.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: LAKE LANGANO – ABIDJATTA-SHALLA LAKES NP – LAKE BISHOFTU – ADDIS ABABA
Stop At: Abidjatta-Shalla National Park, Awasa Ethiopia
Enjoy swimming and water sports in the morning. And meet your guide at 10:00 AM to drive for 20 minutes to the Abidjatta-Shalla Lakes National Park to discover the wildlife including seeing warthogs, gazelle, black backed jackal, ostriches, baboons, etc
If you are visiting between September and December, you would see flocks of the migratory lesser and greater Flamingoes. Stop also at a natural hot springs locals use for health purposes and boil eggs/corn sometimes. The outlook to get the beautiful view of the twin lakes of Abidjatta and Shalla is worth stopping at.
Then, drive back to Addis Ababa on the new Express Toll Road with a stop at the manmade Lake of Koka to spot other bird species. Final stop would be at the Crater Lake of Bishoftu (Debre Ziet) for the wonderful view of the lake from the rim. Here, you will also attend a typical Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony.
Finally, drive back to Addis Ababa.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Professional experienced tour guide
- Comfortable Toyota Minivan air-conditioning and seat belts
- Fuel (gasoline) and driver's allowance
- Boat hire on Lake Ziway
- All local language speaking (onsite) tour guides
- Park Scouts
- Local family visits
- Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony attendance, coffee and tea
- And, all necessary government taxes
- Entry/Admission - Lake Ziway
Not included
- Accommodation for the night at Lake Langano
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- And, any expenses which are not mentioned in the "Included" list above
- Please book your hotel room at one of the hotel (lodges) by Lake Langano.
- The best places to stay at are the Sabana Beach Resort and African Vacations Club.
- Entry/Admission - Tiya World Heritage Site
- Entry/Admission - Abidjatta-Shalla National Park
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please book your hotel room at one of the lodges around Lake Langano
- If the tour is between June and Mid September, please expect wet weather and get prepared accordingly.
- If you are interested to swim at Lake Langano, please bring swimming suits
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
80%
Cultural
60%
Aquatic
35%
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