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Explore the Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes and the UNESCO Site of Steles of Tiya

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$920.00

If you’re short on time, a Rift Valley day trip gives you the most bang for your buck when it comes to sightseeing.

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  • Vacation Style Holiday Type
    History, Wildlife
  • Activity Level Fairly Easy
    2/8
  • Group Size Large Group
    40
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All about the Explore the Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes and the UNESCO Site of Steles of Tiya.

If you’re short on time, a Rift Valley day trip gives you the most bang for your buck when it comes to sightseeing. A private driver means efficient transportation and hassle-free logistics on the way to top Rift Valley attractions, including Lake Ziway and the UNESCO-listed Tiya archaeological site. This tour also includes a coffee ceremony and nature watching boat tour for additional value. Great Rift Valley day trip from Addis Ababa See top Great Rift Valley attractions with ease in just one-day Private tour is just for your group of up to six people Great value for both time and money spent.

Departure Point

  • Traveler pickup is offered
    Addis Ababa Bole International Hotel, and any hotel/lodge in Addis AbabaAirports

    Bole Airport, Addis Ababa Ethiopia

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
  • Private comfortable Toyota Minivan or Corolla equipped with air conditioning and seat belts
  • Local family visiting and attending a coffee ceremony fee
  • Professional experienced English speaking tour guide
  • Bottled water and local snacks in the van
  • Airport pickup and drop-off
What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
  • Meals
  • Admission (entrance) fees
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • And, any expense which is not mentioned in the “Included” list above
  1. Day 1 Tiya World Heritage Site
    At Tiya Steles, visit about 42 huge stone Steles erected between the 12th and 14th Century AD in honor of local warriors.

    Duration: 45 minutes

    Admission Ticket Not Included

  2. Day 2 Lake Ziway

    Walk by Lake Ziway for 30 minutes to an hour on Lake Ziway to spot a number of water birds species like Marabou Storks, Malachite Kingfisher, Sacred Ibis, African Fish Eagle, Hammerkobs, etc

    Duration: 1 hour

    Admission Ticket Included

  3. Day 3 Butajira
    Have lunch at Butajira and stop at a couple of viewpoints to enjoy the great scenery of the Ethiopian part of the Great East African Rift Valley

    Duration: 1 hour

    Admission Ticket Free

  4. Day 4 Bishoftu

    Enjoy the picturesque view of one of the five crater lakes of Bishoftu (Debre Zeit). You will also have a short visit to a village of the Oromo people around Bishoftu.

    Duration: 30 minutes

    Admission Ticket Free