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LanguagesEnglish, French
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Discover the breathtaking crater lakes of Bishoftu (Debre Zeit) on a relaxing day trip just one hour from Addis Ababa.
Enjoy a guided walk around Lake Hora, with peaceful lakeside scenery and panoramic volcanic crater views. Choose shorter or longer trails and enjoy an optional boat ride.
Spot diverse birdlife including fish eagles, kingfishers, white pelicans, cattle egrets, and yellow-billed hornbills. Along the trails and surrounding areas, you may also encounter vervet monkeys, grivet monkeys, and warthogs in their natural habitat.
Continue to Lake Cheleleka, a seasonal wetland attracting flamingos and other water birds. Enjoy a scenic drive, traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony, and local food experience.
A perfect blend of nature, wildlife, birdwatching, culture, and relaxation near Addis Ababa.
What's included
Hotel pick up and Drop off
All Fees and Taxes
Drinking bottled water and Ethiopian coffee tasting
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional tour guide + Kayak Tour on Kuriftu Lake
Alcoholic Beverages
Tips for your driver guide
Lunch
What to expect
Bishoftu
2h
The journey begins at Lake Hora, where guests can enjoy a guided hike along the crater rim or lakeshore. Depending on preference, they may choose a short walk or a longer scenic trail with panoramic views of the volcanic landscape. An optional boat ride is available for those who want to explore the calm waters up close.
Bishoftu
3h
Along the way, travelers will observe rich birdlife and wildlife, including fish eagles, kingfishers, white pelicans, cattle egrets, yellow-billed hornbills, and other native species. Nile monitors can often be seen basking along the shoreline.
Bishoftu
2h
The day concludes with a scenic countryside drive, followed by a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony and local food experience, giving travelers a taste of authentic Ethiopian hospitality before returning to Addis Ababa.
Bishoftu
50m
The experience continues to Lake Cheleleka, a seasonal wetland and important bird sanctuary known for flamingos and migratory birds, offering excellent photography and nature viewing opportunities.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meeting point
Lobby
Meeting point
In the hotel lobby
Meeting point
Hotel lobby
End point
End point
Lobby
End point
In the hotel lobby
End point
Hotel lobby
Pickup details
Any pick up points in Addis Ababa
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
