Day Trip to Debre Zeit/ Bishoftu

Car Tour (driving guide)

Joined 2025

Yonas M.

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Addis Ababa

English, French, German, Japanese

8 hours

Private tour (only you and Yonas M.)

Up to 4 people

Trade the busy city for a day of lakes and natural scenery on this tour to Bishoftu. Your driver guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the Bishoftu area. You'll have the chance to do a little hiking and birdwatching, with time left over to take a boat trip on Lake Babogaya before returning to Addis Ababa.

Itinerary

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07:30 AM

Meeting Point

Hotel or at Bole inairport

- Let us know where you wish to get picked up

09:00 AM

Bishoftu Lake, Bishoftu,

The best way to appreciate this scenic body of water is from the crater rim at one of the hotels, drink in hand. The view is sensational. According to local lore, this, the second-deepest lake in Ethiopia, is home to a sleeping devil. From time to time his evil gases kill the fish and send them bobbing to the surface to be scooped up by delighted waterbirds.

10:40 AM

Hora Lake, Bishoftu, Ethiopia

Lying just north of the town centre, Lake Hora is the wildest of Bishoftu's lakes and features some outstanding birdlife along its lushly vegetated slopes. There's a footpath around the lake, but never go alone as theft is a real concern. Sadly there's no reliable local guide that can be recommended in the area.

11:40 AM

The Viewpoint Lodge Resort, Areal

This Tour will be the chance to discover more about Oromo culture while enjoying breath taking landscapes. During this tour, you will enjoy bird watching, local beverage, kayaking on a volcanic lake and discover ethiopian food in one of the finest resort of Bishoftu ! 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 learn how to make the homemade alcohol drink (Areki). 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.

02:50 PM

Kuriftu Water Park, Kuriftu Resort, Bishoftu Ethiopia

Kuriftu Resort is located by Kuriftu Lake and offers different activities such as kayak, water park, sauna, etc.

During lunch time, the tour will continue at Kuriftu Resort to taste delicious ethiopian food and have kayak tour on Kuriftu Lake.

Ending Point

Drive back to your hotel or air

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Bottled water

Traditional Coffee Ceremony

Areki Process and Taste

Kayak Tour on Kuriftu Lake

Air-conditioned vehicle (TOYOTA Land Cruiser)

Driver Allowance

Fuel surcharge

Guide services

Admission - Kuriftu Ethiopian Cultural Village

Entry/Admission - Kuriftu Water Park

What‘s not included

Lunch and alcohol beverages All not Mentioned on The Inclusion

Tour Important Information

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All weeks and months

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2025

Yonas M.

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About Tour Guide Yonas M.

Hi there! my name is Yonas. I am based in Addis Ababa, I have been in the Travel and Tourism industry since 2007 I love traveling and meeting new people and I know the feeling of visiting a foreign country for the first time can be exciting and daunting at the same time. However booking trips in advance gives you peace of mind. I am a licensed tour guide. The tour packages that I offer include Local Market Tours sightseeing experiences, city tour, cultural, and to the Historical sites I can arrange an itinerary according to your preference which includes Tours of Addis Ababa Day Trips out of Addis Ababa and to all corners of Ethiopia -omo valley - southern Rift valley Lakes Danakil Depression - Lalibela - Axum - Gonadar - Bahirdar Simien Mountains with me these incredible places will not go unseen. My focus is providing travelers with incredible, safe and memorable traveling experience To all parts of Ethiopia) i have been arranging private and group tours I take pleasure in creating tailor-made tours that explore the fascinating land of origin, offering my expertise to arrange your tours anywhere in Ethiopia. . I Look forward to meeting you soon. Thank You. Yonas.