Day Trip from Addis Ababa to Crater Lakes at Bishoftu

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

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   Bishoftu

   3 hours

   Located 55km far from Addis Ababa (1h10 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, Bird Watching, 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 meters deep) and traditional ethiopian habitations(Tukul) to visit a local place how to make the homemade alcohol drink Moonshine (Areki) and taste. 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.

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   Kuriftu Water Park

   4 hours

   Kuriftu Resort is located by Kuriftu Lake and offers different activities such as kayak, water park, sauna, amazing view point restaurant etc. During lunch time ( lunch package is not included in the tour price ), the tour will continue at Kuriftu Resort to taste delicious ethiopian food and have kayak tour on Kuriftu Lake.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.