Trip to Rift Valley Lakes – 2 Days

After morning breakfast, depart from Addis Ababa and drive through the Ethiopian Rift Valley to Awassa City, famed for its scenic lake. The Ethiopian Rift Valley is part of the Afro-Arabian Rift system and offers eight spectacular chains of lakes. It is home to varied bird populations. Along the way, first, you’ll visit Tiya, a UNESCO World Heritage site that contains 36 monuments, including 32 carved stelae covered with enigmatic symbols. Then, stop at Lake Ziway which is famous for its Birdlife and Islands. Here you will have a short boat trip on the lake to see the bird island and some Hippos. After lunch, continue driving to Awassa and you will be transferred to your Accommodation. You will enjoy the beautiful sunset over the lake Awassa.

In the morning, visit the fish market of Lake Awassa where fishermen sell Tilapia and catfish. Locals come here to have breakfast of fresh Tilapia fish grilled or raw. Then head to Amora Gedel Park to spot a number of birds and see the rare Colobus Monkey (Black and White Monkey). Start driving back to Addis Ababa and en route, visit Abijatta-Shalla Lakes National Park. Besides the two lakes, the primary attractions of this national park are a number of hot springs, large numbers of flamingoes on the lake, and plenty of birds. There are also some mammals living in this park. After a short stop at Lake Langano, arrive at Addis Ababa in the afternoon. You will be transferred to your hotel to prepare your luggage and get ready for your return flight back home. In the evening, before your international flight, have a farewell dinner at Ethiopian Cultural Restaurant. Finally, your driver will take you to Bole International Airport and take your flight back home. Your Ethiopian Adventure ends here.