Discover Ethiopia’s Scenic Wonders of the Great Rift Valley
🌍 Introduction
Escape the bustle of Addis Ababa and dive into the tranquil beauty of Ethiopia’s Rift Valley. This 3-day tour takes you through some of the country’s most captivating lakes—Ziway, Langano, Shala, and Abijatta—renowned for their diverse birdlife, stunning landscapes, and serene atmosphere. Ideal for nature lovers, birdwatchers, and anyone seeking a relaxing short getaway.
🧭 Tour Overview
- Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
- Start/End Point: Addis Ababa
- Destinations: Ziway Lake, Langano Lake, Abijatta-Shalla National Park
- Tour Type: Nature, Wildlife, Birdwatching, Leisure
- Transportation: Private Vehicle
- Accommodation: Comfortable Lodge/Resort by Lake Langano
📅 Itinerary
Day 1: Addis Ababa – Ziway Lake – Langano
- Morning departure from Addis Ababa (Approx. 3 hours drive)
- Stop at Lake Ziway for a boat ride to see hippos and water birds (pelicans, African fish eagles, herons)
- Lunch in Ziway town or a picnic by the lake
- Continue to Lake Langano, the only swimmable lake in Ethiopia
- Check in at the lakeside lodge
- Leisure time: swimming, nature walk, or birdwatching
- Overnight at Langano
Day 2: Langano – Abidjan- Shalla National Park – Langano
- Early morning drive to Abidjan-Shalla National Park
- Enjoy the striking views of twin lakes: the deep blue Shala and the soda-rich Abijatta
- Spot flamingos, ostriches, gazelles, and more bird species
- Explore the hot springs area and volcanic landscape
- Return to Langano for lunch and leisure
- Sunset by the lake
- Overnight at Langano
Day 3: Langano – Addis Ababa
- Breakfast at the lodge
- An optional morning walk or swim
- Drive back to Addis Ababa
- Stop at viewpoints or cultural markets along the way
- Drop-off at your hotel or airport in the afternoon
- End of tour
✅ Included in the Price
- Private transport with fuel and driver
- Professional English-speaking guide
- 2 nights’ accommodation at Langano Lodge/Resort
- All entrance fees (Ziway boat, national park)
- Daily breakfast + 2 lunches
- Bottled water throughout the tour
- All government taxes
❌ Excluded
- Dinner and alcoholic drinks
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, tips)
- Travel insurance
- Additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
💰 Price
- 1 Person: $580
- 2–3 Persons: $390 per person
- 4+ Persons: $320 per person
Discount available for groups of 6 or more
