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Day Trip from Addis Ababa to Crater Lakes at Bishoftu

By Addis Authentic Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is £109 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

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 travellers seeking tranquility, culture, and natural beauty just outside the capital.

Activity location
  • Bishoftu
    • Bishoftu, Ethiopia
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Bishoftu
    • Bishoftu, Ethiopia

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Day Trip from Addis Ababa to Crater Lakes at Bishoftu
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 09:00
Price details
£108.61 x 1 Adult£108.61
Total
Price is £108.61
Until Thu, 5 Mar

What's included, what's not

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    Driver Allowance
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    Areki Process and Taste
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    Guide services
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    Bottled water
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    Traditional Coffee Ceremony
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    Boat
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    Air-conditioned vehicle
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    Fuel surcharge
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    Everything not listed in Inclusions
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    Lunch

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a private individual (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Bishoftu
  • 3h
Located 65km far from Addis Ababa (1h30 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 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 metres deep) and traditional ethiopian habitations(Tukul) to learn how to make the homemade alcohol drink (Areki). 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 Water Park
  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
Kuriftu Resort is located by Kuriftu Lake and offers different activities such as kayak, water park, sauna, etc. During lunch time, the tour will continue at Kuriftu Resort to taste delicious ethiopian food and have kayak tour on Kuriftu Lake.

Location

Activity location
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    Bishoftu
    • Bishoftu, Ethiopia
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    Bishoftu
    • Bishoftu, Ethiopia

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