Excursion Tour
Debre Zeit Trip (47km from the Capital)
Tour Code No: - AATT003
Duration: Full Day
Means of transport: Surface
Debre Zeit is a rapidly expanding town ,located at an altitude of 1900mts.it enjoys warm climate and lies within a circle of 5 crater Lakes and is popular weekend resort for Addis Ababa residents .These series of volcanic crater lakes surrounding Debre Zeit are noted for their birdlife the most spectaculars being Hora, Bishoftu, Kuriftu and Green Lake. Visit the Crater Lakes, stay and relax with Activities like steam, sauna &swimming with boat trip and traditional lunch program. And, late in the afternoon drive back to Addis Ababa (the Capital).
Menagesha, Addis Alem Mariam (60kms from the Capital)
Tour Code No.AATT004
Duration: Full Day
Means of transport: Surface
Drive West of Addis Ababa passing through rolling farmland and wooded hill sides and visit Geffersa reservoir with its many species of birds .Drive through the suba - indigenous Juniper forest which covers the lower slopes of mount Wuhocha that rises more than ten thousand feet. Emperor Menelik’s strangely decorated small church of Debre Zion at Addia Alem is worth seeing. And, late in the afternoon drive back to Addis Ababa (the Capital).
Melka Conture ,Adadi Mariam (70kms from the Capital )
Tour Code No.AATT005
Duration: Full Day
Means of transport: Surface
Drive 50kms to south of Addis Ababa on the Addis Butajira road on the bank of the upper Awash river .Visit an archaeological site for early stone age tools .Continue through the country side to visit 13th century rock –hewn church of Adadi Mariam which is considered as an extension of the Lalibela rock –hewn churches .The place named is after a certain tree which is commonly found in the vicinity called “Adadi “in Oromoifa Language. And, late in the afternoon drive back to Addis Ababa (the Capital).
Debre Libanos and Portuguese Bridge (110kms from the Capital)
Tour Code No.AATT006
Duration: Full day
Means of transport: Surface
Drive across the eucalyptus wooded Entoto Mountain range and visit the 13th Century Monastery of Debre Libanos and the new church perched on the rim of dizzying gorge of one of the Blue Nile tributaries, and large troops of endemic Gelada Baboons could be sighted .The near by 17th century Portuguese bridge is quit a scenery to marvel at. And, late in the afternoon drive back to Addis Ababa (the Capital).
Nazeret and Sodore (125ms from the Capital))
Tour Code No.AATT007
Duration: Full Day
Means of Transport: Surface
Nazareth Lying just 100km from the capital, then driver a very popular resort place known as Sodere, it is very known for its natural hot spring, Olympic size pools and it takes advantage of the volcanic mineral springs which bubble in several spots. Stay and relax then drive back to the Capital.
Ambo and Wonchi (175kms from the Capital)
Tour Code No.AATT008
Duration: Full day
Means of transport: Surface
Drive through Oromo villages to the west, on the way visit Geffersa water reservoir with many species of birds and drive across the Menagesha Suba Forest ,and continue driving to Ambo ,source of well known bottled mineral water and the vine yards and the water Falls of Guder .And you will visit extremely scenic landscape to see the crater lake of Wonchi ,down from the top hill you can see the ancient monastery ,located on the top of island in the Lake Wonchi .And drive back to Addis (the Capital).
DEBRE BERHAN – ANKOBER (180kms from the Capital)
Tour code No.AATT009
Duration: Full day
Means of transport: Surface
Drive 140 km North-East of Addis Ababa to visit Debre Berhan, a town founded by king Zera Yacob(1434-1468). It was important in the earlier days because of its proximity to Ankober and the trade routes through the Rift valley to the coast. There is a large wool factory and teacher trading institute in the town. Ankober is located a short distance of 43 kms from Debre Berhan built on the edge of the great escarpment of the Rift valley. It is also founded by king Zera Yacob in the 15th century .And Ruins of the palaces of King Sahle Selassie and his predecessors are worth visiting. And drive back to Addis (the Capital).
LANGANO, ZWAI AND ABIYATA (210kms from the Capital)
Tour Code No.AATT010
Duration: Full day
Means of transport: Surface
The Great Rift Valley’s passage through Ethiopia is marked by a chain of seven lakes fed by many rivers from both sides. These lakes have their own special life and character and provide ideal habitats for a variety of Flora and Fauna which makes the region such a delight for naturalists and tourists. In a day’s trip you could visit Lakes Koka, Zeway, Abiyata and shalla, where you see a large number of bird species for example: Flamingos, Pelicans, Cormorants, and Ibis, Marabou and Storks etc and wildlife’s with Ostrich Farm. And, drive back to Addis Ababa (the Capital).
Blue Nile Gorge (225kms from the Capital)
Tour Code No.AATT011
Duration: Full day
Means of transport: Surface
Drive some 225kms to north –west of Addis, en route visit the 13th century Monastery of Debre Libanos and the new church perched on the rim of a dizzying gorge of one of the Blue Nile Gorge which is over a mile wide and deeper like the Grand Canyon of the United States of America and admire the spectacular scenery and after lunch drive back to Addis Ababa.
Yirgalem Tour (335kms from the Capital)
Duration: 2days and 1 night
Tour Code No.AATT012
Means of transport: Surface
Day 1
In the morning at 7:00A.M Start driving to Yirgalem, on the way visit the Crater Lakes of Debre Zeit, it is a rapidly expanding town, at an altitude of 1900 mts. it enjoys warm climate and lies within a circle of 5 crater Lakes and is a popular weekend resort for Addis Ababa residents .After Lunch visit the Abyata – Shalla National Park ,it encompass two Lakes ,Lake Abyata and Lake Shalla ,in the Lakes you will visit different spices of birds for example :Flamingos ,Pelicans,Cormorants,Ibis,Marabou and Storks etc.. And sightseeing of Lake Langano ,it is one of the rift valley Lakes which is found at 210kms to the southern part of Ethhiopia .it is popular resort for Swimming ,Aquatic Sports ,Sunbathing ,Camping and Bird Watching .Continue driving to the town of Yirgalem .Overnight Yirgalem.
Day 2
Visit Yirgalem Town, which is nestled between coffee fields and Lush vegetation .The nearby forest is home to diverse prolific flora and harbors over 100species of birds and some Mammals, and the nightly visits of Hyenas and Jackals are further attraction to be found in the surrounding.There are available activities include Hiking, Horseback riding and visit the Historical Cave, sacred sites and natural hot springs with traditional coffee ceremony of Sidamo People in their traditional houses .Drive back to Addis Ababa.
Excursion trip to the Southern part of Ethiopia
Tour code: AATT 013
Type of Tour: Addis Ababa city tour, Langano and Debrezeit
Duration: 3 days and 2 nights
Means of Transportation: surface
Day 1
City tour of Addis Ababa, visit the National Museum where you can view Lucy (Dinknesh) 3.2 million years old, the most famous hominid skeleton, discovered in 1974, Ethnographic Museum
(where you can see traditional artifacts of various lifestyles of the different Ethiopian major ethnic groups), Natural Museum, see wealth of flora and fauna with Entoto mountain to see the panoramic view of Addis Ababa. Overnight hotel Addis Ababa.
Day 2
In the morning drive to Zway, to have Breakfast and directly to Langano which was developed into an unsurpassed resort popular, situated along its western bays, fronting sandy beaches perfect for swimming, sailing, and water skiing and wind-surfing and in the evening with campfire program. Overnight Hotel Langano(Lodge).
Day 3
In the morning drive to Debre zeit, Kuriftu Resort and spa that invites you to in a wide array relaxation Activities like steam, sauna & swimming with boat trip and traditional lunch program. Drive back to Addis Ababa and have Ethiopian traditional Dinner and dances. Overnight Addis Ababa.
Excursion trip to the Eastern part of Addis Ababa
Tour code: AATT 014
Type of tour: Eastern part/Harar
Duration: 3 days and 2 nights
Means of Transportation: Surface
Day 1
Drive from Addis Ababa to Harar, in the evening visit the Hyena Man feeding performance, who make their living by collecting offal and bones which they feed to the wild hyenas that live in the surrounding hills. These ruthless predators come whooping out of the dark just after sunset, answering to a name, they dart forward to snatch their supper from the hands of the Hyena men. Overnight hotel Harar.
Day 2
After break fast visit Harar, which was founded in the seventh century AD. Harar is one of Ethiopia’s oldest cities. In stark contrast, nearby Dire Dawa is an upstart child of the 20th century which rose to importance as a staging post on the railway that links Addis Ababa with the port of Djibouti. The ancient walled city of Harar is situated high in the Ahmar mountains on the eastern wall of the Great Rift valley and stands sentinel over the vast Danakil Desert to the north, over the cattle rich savannas to the south, and over the fertile lands of the Harar mountains to the east where some of Ethiopia’s finest coffee is grown and where citrus orchards blossom with fruit. And also you can visit the colorful market of Harar. Overnight Hotel Harar.
Day 3
Drive back to Addis Ababa, on the way see the Awash National Park, where you visit different species of birds and wildlife like:- Besa Oryax, Gazzeles, Kudu, Baboons, Lions etc...
Excursion trip to the Eastern part of Addis Ababa
Tour code: AATT 014
Type of tour: Eastern part/Harar
Duration: 3 days and 2 nights
Means of Transportation: Surface
Day 1
Drive from Addis Ababa to Harar, in the evening visit the Hyena Man feeding performance, who make their living by collecting offal and bones which they feed to the wild hyenas that live in the surrounding hills. These ruthless predators come whooping out of the dark just after sunset, answering to a name, they dart forward to snatch their supper from the hands of the Hyena men. Overnight hotel Harar.
Day 2
After break fast visit Harar, which was founded in the seventh century AD. Harar is one of Ethiopia’s oldest cities. In stark contrast, nearby Dire Dawa is an upstart child of the 20th century which rose to importance as a staging post on the railway that links Addis Ababa with the port of Djibouti. The ancient walled city of Harar is situated high in the Ahmar mountains on the eastern wall of the Great Rift valley and stands sentinel over the vast Danakil Desert to the north, over the cattle rich savannas to the south, and over the fertile lands of the Harar mountains to the east where some of Ethiopia’s finest coffee is grown and where citrus orchards blossom with fruit. And also you can visit the colorful market of Harar. Overnight Hotel Harar.
Day 3
Drive back to Addis Ababa, on the way see the Awash National Park, where you visit different species of birds and wildlife like:- Besa Oryax, Gazzeles, Kudu, Baboons, Lions etc...
Excursion trip to Awassa ,Langano and Debre Zeit
Tour Code No: AATT015
Duration 4 Days and 3 Nights
Means of Transportation: surface
Day 1
Drive to Awassa ,on the way visit Lake Zway, witch incorporates 5 islands and different species of birds like Marbu,Ibis ,Cormorant ,egret and African Fish Eagle etc…and a possibly to see Hippos if you make a boat trip on the Lake .Arrive at Awassa after check –in to the hotel relax near Lake Awaasa. Over Night Hotel
Day 2
Early in the morning after breakfast , Visit the Fish Market, and see different species of Birds. Then drive to Lake Langano, one of the weekend resorts, the only Rift Valley Lake free of Bilharzias, any one can swim inside. En route visit the Abaita –Shalla National Park, which encompasses Lake Abiata and Lake Shalla, with more than 80 different species of Birds, Ostrich Farm and Natural Hot Springs. Over Night Hotel/Lodge/
Day 3
Stay and relax on the beach of Lake Langano. After Lunch drive to Debre Zeit (means Mount of Olives), with have more than 5 Crater Lakes. Over Night Hotel/Lodge/
Day 4
Stay and relax in Kuriftu Resort and spa that invites you to in a wide array relaxation Activities like steam, sauna &swimming with boat trip and traditional lunch program . And, late in the afternoon drive back to Addis Ababa.
Excursion Tour to Lake ABIYATA and Lake LANGANO
Tour Code No: AATT016
Duration: 2 days/1 Night
Means of Transportation: surface
Day 1
Leave Addis Ababa, drive via Debre Zeit towards Mojo and continue to lake Zwai. Here stop for a few minutes sightseeing and proceed to Lake Abiyata (home for hundreds of pink colored flamingos, pelicans and Africans storks.) Lunch en-route,after lunch a short swim in Lake Langano. Dinner and overnight at Langano.
Day 2
Enjoy in the Lake Langano which is popular for various water sports-swimming, sunbathing and camping along the sandy beaches and of the only swimmable Lake. This Lake is have birds as cormorants, pelicans, hornbills, ducks, vultures, gulls and various species of wood land birds. After refreshments, drive back to Addis Ababa. Lunch en route, dinner and overnight Addis Ababa.
Excursion Tour to Lake ABIYATA, LANGANO AND AWASSA
Tour Code No: AATT017
Duration: 2 days/1 Night
Means of Transportation: surface
Day 1
In the morning drive to Langano, it is one of the seven Great Rift Valley Lakes, they passage through Ethiopia and fed by many rivers from different sides. Visit Lake Abiyata is situated in the heart of Rift Valley Lakes the Abiyata –Shalla National Park established for conservation of bird life. The park extends over an area of 800sq. km. it comprises of both Lakes Abiyata and Shalla and the surrounding land. The park is a bird sanctuary and wet land reserve in the Great Rift Valley.Over Night Langano Hotel/Lodge
Day 2
Stay and relax in Lake Langano ,then drive down to Lake Awassa to the smallest Lake of the Rift valley chain. It is one of the remarkable Lakes for bird watchers,Various species of birds such as Marabou Stork, Herons, Pelicans, Ducks, Darters, Geese, Cormorants, King fishers, Hammer kops, African fish eagle and much more could be seen. After lunch drive back to Addis Ababa.
Excursion Tour to ABIYATA, LANGANO, AWASSA AND WONDOGENET
Tour Code No: AATT018
Duration: 3 days and 2 nights
Means of Transportation: surface
Day 1
On the first day of the tour drive to Awassa via Debre Zeit. Lunch en route and sight-seeing in Awassa including;- Tabor mountain, the Lake where you see Hippos and the Town. Dinner and overnight Awassa.
Day 2
In the morning visit the colorful fish market in Awassa then drive to Wendo Genet “Natural Paradise “ where you can find different types of fruits ,vegetation covers and Natural Hot Springs ,trek in the mountains to see the sources of hot springs with traditional villages .Stay and relax. Over night Wendo Genet
Day 3
In the morning drive to Lake Langano which is popular for various water sports- swimming, sunbathing and camping along the sandy beaches. It is the only swimmable Lake among the Rift Valley Lakes. After Lunch drive back to Addis Ababa.
Excursion Tour to Awash National Park
Tour Code: AATT 019
Duration: 4 days and 3 Nights
Means of Transportation: Surface
Day 1
Drive 275 KMs south of Addis Ababa to Lake Awassa, Lunch en route. Afternoon, Sight seeing in Awassa including the town and Lake Awassa known as “Lake of Lovers”, having dinner and overnight hotel Awassa.
Day 2
After breakfast visit the fish market and drive to Mount Tabor, where you will be welcomed by pretty Sidamo girls wearing beads to entertain you to the tribal dance. After viewing the panorama of Awassa and the surrounding area, continue to Wondo Genet (which is a paradise ended). Here you stop for refreshment and lunch. After lunch proceed towards Langano, which was developed into an unsurpassed resort popular, situated along its western bays, fronting sandy beaches perfect for swimming, sailing , water skiing and wind-surfing. Overnight at Langano
Day 3
In the morning swim in the Lake and drive to Awash National Park. Its wildlife consists mostly of East African plain game with the exception of Giraffe, Elephant and buffalo. Here it mostly consists of Beisa Oryx, Somme ring’s Gazelle, Greater and Lesser Kudus, Water buck, Bat eared Fox, Warthog, Caracal, and the like, Lunch en route. Dinner and overnight at Awash National Park.
Day 4
Drive back to Addis Ababa enjoying scenic Savanna Views.
Excursion Tour to Rift Valley Lakes and Awash National Park
Tour Code No: AATT020
Duration: 5 Days and 4 Nights
Means of Transportation: surface
Day 1
Drive 275 kms South of Addis Ababa to Lake Awassa. Lunch en route and sight-seeing in Awassa including;- Tabor mountain, the Lake where you see Hippos and the Town ,where you will be welcomed by pretty Sidamo girls wearing beads to entertain you to the tribal dance. Dinner and overnight Awassa.
Day 2
After breakfast visit the Fish market in Awassa, then continue driving to Wondogenet (which is a paradise ended). Here you stop for refreshment and lunch. After lunch proceed towards Langano. Dinner and overnight at Langano.
Day 3
After breakfast drive to Awash National Park. Its wildlife consists mostly of East African plain with the exception of Giraffe, Elephant and Buffalo. Here it mostly consists of Beisa Oryx, Sommering’s Gazelle, Greater and Lesser Kudus, Water buck, Bateared Fox, Warthog, Caracal and the like. Lunch en route. Dinner and overnight at Awash National Park.
Day 4
In the morning with Picnic Lunch drive to Fentale Crater Lake see Natural Hot springs, on the way admire the Savanna Plains ,different species of birds and wildlifes .Stay and relax and drive back to the Headquarter of the National Park . Dinner and overnight at Awash National Park.
Day 5
On the last day drive back to Addis Ababa enjoying scenic savanna views.
Eastern Ethiopia Tour to DIRE DAWA AND HARAR
Tour Code No: AATT021
Duration: 3 Days and 2Nights
Means of Transportation: Flight (Air)
Day 1
In the morning, after breakfast transfer to the airport for an early flight to Dire Dawa. The flight will take 40- 45 minutes. After Lunch drive some 54 km to Harrar , up the escarpment of the Rift valley which is a memorable experience. On your way you pass through Lakes Adele and Alemaya. Then you travel through the rich and green farmland and the colorful Chat market of Awedai. Late in the afternoon sight-seeing in Harar including the museum and the mosques. There are 99 mosques here. Harar is considered to be the 4th most Holy City of Islam. Late in the evening you will see the hyena man feeding, giving food to theses animals with his hands/Mouth. Dinner and overnight at Harar.
Day 2
After breakfast depart for sight-seeing in Harar including the palace of Ras Mekonnen, the Rimbaud House, named after the French poet, who chose Harar as his city of exile from French intolerance. Then visit the wall of Harar with its five gates and see the market area which is most colorful. Afternoon drive to Dire Dawa and spend the rest of the day at leisure.Dinner and overnight at Dire Dawa.
Day 3
On the last day leave the hotel for sight- seeing tour in Dire Dawa including the Afeteissa and the Chat Market. The market place is frequented by camel- herding Oromos, Somalis, Isaas and Afars. Visit some caves near the town with pre-historic cave paintings. Lunch in Dire Dawa. Late in the afternoon you will be transferred to the airport for a flight to Addis Ababa.
Eastern Ethiopia Tour to DIRE DAWA AND HARRAR
Tour Code No: AATT022
Duration: 5 Days and 4 Nights
Means of Transportation: surface
Day 1
In the morning, leave Addis Ababa and drive towards Debre Zeit, Mojo and via Nazareth to Awash National Park .After lunch continue through the magnificent panoramic view of the countryside to Awash National Park. Dinner and overnight in the Lodge or camp by the bank of the river.
Day 2
After an early breakfast game view drive in the National Park to see game animals including oryx, greater and lesser Kudus, water bucks, warthogs and various species of beautiful birds. Then visit the hot springs some 30 kms away and the spectacular Awash Falls and the deep rugged gorges below. Then return to camp or the lodge for dinner and overnight after some game drive.
Day 3
After breakfast the next morning drive back to the main road to proceed towards Harar. Lunch en route. Reach Harar late in the afternoon. After an hour’s rest at your hotel drive up to town to visit the famed hyena man and see these grotesque animals being fed by hand. Dinner and overnight Harrar.
Day 4
In the morning sight- seeing of Harar- a 16th century walled city. After lunch drive to Dire Dawa through Alemaya villages and green fertile plateau. Dinner and overnight at Dire Dawa.
Day 5
After breakfast drive back to Addis Ababa. Lunch en route. Dinner and overnight in Addis.
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