Day Trip to Lake Ziway

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

- Taking a cruise around the nesting grounds of Tulu Simbero,
- Spot rare and endemic birds in the marshes and forests.
- Spotting native birds nesting on Bird Island.
- Viewing thousand-year-old relics at the sacred Maryam Tsion monastery.
- See local fishermen at work on traditional reed boats.

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Things which are not mentioned in the above section

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Kazanchis Addis Ababa, Tito street near to Intercontinental Hotel

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Lake ziway is on of the fresh water Rift Valley Lakes in Ethiopia . In this Lake The church of Maryam Tsion which Once Housed The Ark of The Covenant to Hide it from invaders. The island is full of different specious of Bird life ,Hippos and Rich in Fishery production.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    During the scenic boat ride across Lake Ziway, passengers will enjoy observing native birds and the local fishermen on their reed boats. Upon arrival at the island of Tulu Gudo, visitors are met by local guides and introduced to the unique culture of the Zay people. Though just 900 of them live on the island, their culture and language are completely different from the surrounding Oromo people. Visitors pass through the village and meet the community, experience the local way of life, and discover their traditional weaving. The Maryam Tsion monastery is the highlight of the tour. Home to a fascinating collection of ancient relics dating back almost 1,100 years, the monastery features relics such as the beautiful Gedle-Kidusen manuscript, a parchment book written in Ge’ez, the ancient language of Ethiopia. After the tour, visitors hike to an open-air restaurant and can relax with a traditional lunch of freshly caught and grilled fish served with local vegetables and enjera, Ethiopian sourdough flat bread.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Guide to Addis

Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
4WD Tours
Eco Tours
Small Group
DSA non-compliant
Zombie
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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