Hawassa is a city in southern Ethiopia, located on the shores of Lake Hawassa. It serves as the capital of the Sidama Region and is known for its scenic beauty, pleasant climate, and vibrant cultural life. The city is a popular tourist destination due to its natural attractions, including the lake, wildlife, and nearby mountains, as well as its lively markets and local cuisine.Tiya Archaeological Site is a UNESCO World Heritage site located about 90 km south of Addis Ababa.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Addis Ababa
- At the lobby of your hotel in Addis Ababa
2 Days to Awassa
DAY - 1
09:30 - 11:00 - Visit Melka Kunture (pre-historic tool-making site).
12 :00 - 13 :00 - Adadi Maryam (a rock-hewn church similar to those in Lalibela)
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 -14 :30 - visit the archeological sites of Tiya (ancient stelae field and UNESCO World Heritage Site)
14:30 - 16:30 drive to Hawassa for overnight
18:00 - 19:30 dinner at a local restaurant
A visit of the city of Awassa
DAY - 2
09:00 - 09:30 - Having a breakfast and traditional coffee.
10 :00 - 11:00 -visit the local fish market on the shores of Lake Awassa
11:00 -12:00 - a boat trip on the lake to visit the hippos
12:00 - 13:00 - Having lunch
13:00 -17:00 - drive back to Addis Ababa Time permitting, you may visit the Abiatta-Shala National Park. Lake Shala,
Ending Point
Addis Ababa
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
- Private ground transportation (Toyota 4WD or minibus), English-speaking driver/guide, driver’s allowance, fuel and insurance
- A 4 start hotel accommodation including breakfast
- Entrance fees to all locations including local guide service and boat trip on Lake Awassa
- All applicable taxes
- Lunch, dinner and all beverages including alcoholic beverages
- Camera and/or photo fees
- Tips for driver, guides, etc (at your discretion)
- Items of a personal nature
- It is recommended to wear comfortable Shoes & outfits.
I was born and grew up in Addis Ababa. I used to work in Addis Ababa for more than 7 years. I became a National Government Licensed Guide in English and French in 2018. I am a graduate of history and heritage management.
Since then, I have guided more than 300 tours in Addis Ababa as well as Bahir Dar, Gondar, Danakil Depression and Tigray churches, Omo Valley, Lalibela, the Siemen Mountains, Bale Mountains, and various day trip programs while improving my tours. Ethiopia is a country with a rich cultural, historical, and natural attraction with more than 80 ethnic groups and languages.
My tours are very flexible, and I always do my best to customize them according to the interests of my guests. I studied about the places and will provide you knowledge to appreciate them more deeply than just visiting there by yourself or as a member of group tours. I like food, and I know many restaurants that provide typical Ethiopian traditional cuisine along with the traditional Ethiopian coffee. Therefore, I am sure that I can provide you the best tours customized to your interests. It will be my great pleasure to help you to have memorable experience in Ethiopia.
Diana R.
“Beautiful walk through impressive landscapes ”
Blue Nile gorge, Jemma valley and Portuguese bridge are absolutely amazing places of fantastic beauty. If you are in Ethiopia for only one day it is for sure the must-visit place. It would give a lot of unforgettable memories (and photos) to those who prefer walking in nature over city sightseeing. Our guide Demeke was very friendly, punctual, respectable guy with perfect English and a huge amount of knowledge regarding the tour. Highly recommended, 10/10
Demeke G.
Dear Diana and your families, I would like to saythank you for choosing me to be your guide and happy with the services I am providing for your families. I am so grateful for the time we spent together.
$489/ per person