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3-Day Bisheftu Ziway and Hawasa Lake Side

3-Day Bisheftu Ziway and Hawasa Lake Side

Offered by: USD Safari Tours
4.9/5 (1600 Reviews)
Journey Snapshot
🗺 Ethiopia ⏱ 3 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Bishoftu (City)
Overview Day by Day Rates Inclusions Getting There Offered By
Explore Ethiopia's Great Rift Valley with Kitano Tour and Safaris. Drive to Bishoftu, hike around Lake Hora, and spot beautiful pelicans. Continue to Hawassa to enjoy Amora Gedel Park and the peaceful lakeside atmosphere. Visit Shashemene's local market and Rastafarian community before returning to Addis Ababa, with scenic stops along the Rift Valley.

Route

Start Bishoftu (City) (Day 1)
Day 2 Drive Awasa
Day 3 Shashemene Rasta village and return Addis Ababa
End Bishoftu (City)

Tour Features

Day 1:Drive Addis Ababa Bisheftu lake Day 2 :Drive Awasa Day 3:Shashemene Rasta village and return Addis Ababa

Activities & Transportation

  • Route: Bishoftu (City)
  • Duration: 3 day
  • Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
  • Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day
Accommodation
Meals
1
Kuriftu Resort & Spa Bishoftu Mid-range lodge located in Bishoftu (City)
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
2
Haile Resort Hawassa Mid-range resort located in Awasa (City)
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
3
No accommodation
Drive from Hawassa to Shashemene, visit the local market and Rastafarian community, visit the Rasta farian village in the promise land of Ethiopia then continue the drive back to Addis Ababa. Stop for coffee breaks or local fruit stalls along the rou

Day by Day

Day 1 Drive Addis Ababa Bisheftu lake
⏱Morning 🏨Kuriftu Resort & Spa Bishoftu Mid-range lodge located in Bishoftu (City) 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Drive to Lake Ziway, the largest of the Rift Valley lakes, to enjoy a boat trip and spot pelicans and hippos. Continue to Bishoftu to explore its scenic crater lakes like Lake Hora and Babo Gaya. Enjoy a short hike, birdwatching, hike around Lake Hora, and spot pelicans.
Day 2 Drive Awasa
⏱Morning 🏨Haile Resort Hawassa Mid-range resort located in Awasa (City) 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Drive to Hawassa through scenic farmlands and Rift Valley lakes. Visit Amora Gedel Park for a peaceful lakeside walk and spot hippos and vibrant birdlife. Enjoy fresh fish at a lakeside restaurant and explore the city in the evening. Overnight in Hawassa.
Day 3 Shashemene Rasta village and return Addis Ababa
⏱Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽Drive from Hawassa to Shashemene, visit the local market and Rastafarian community, visit the Rasta farian village in the promise land of Ethiopia then continue the drive back to Addis Ababa. Stop for coffee breaks or local fruit stalls along the rou
Drive from Hawassa to Shashemene, visit the local market and Rastafarian community, visit the Rasta farian village in the promise land of Ethiopia then continue the drive back to Addis Ababa. Stop for coffee breaks or local fruit stalls along the route before arrival.

Rates

From: $1,580 pp (USD)
Final quote depends on date, travelers and lodge level.

No upcoming group dates found in database (group_climbs).

Inclusions

Included
  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Exclusions

Not included
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Note: Some items may vary depending on season and lodge level.

Getting There

Start: Bishoftu (City)

End: Bishoftu (City)

We can arrange airport pick-up and drop-off. Ask in your quote request.

Offered By

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