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Explore the Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes and the UNESCO Site of Steles of Tiya

Description

Enjoy discovering few of Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes and visiting the Steles of Tiya (14th Century AD and a UNESCO World Heritage). This is about 11 hours day trip from Addis to visit bird watching and spotting hippos, local family of the Oromo people, have great scenery of the Ethiopian part of the Great East African Rift Valley, and visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Steles of Tiya which date back to the 14th Century, located south of Addis Ababa.

It is a great outing from Addis Ababa: -

- Enjoy spotting various lowland water birds by walking around Lake Ziway (if lucky few hippos).

- Appreciate the superb scenery of the Rift Valley

- Experience the way of life of the countryside people of Oromo.

- Attend a typical Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony.

- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site  of Tiya Cemetery.

Tour price includes private comfortable Toyota Minivan, fuel (gasoline), family visiting fee, bottled water, coffee, and professional experienced English speaking tour guide.

Included / Excluded
What's Included
  • Private comfortable Toyota Minivan or Corolla equipped with air conditioning and seat belts
  • Local family visiting and attending a coffee ceremony fee
  • Professional experienced English speaking tour guide
  • Bottled water and local snacks in the van
  • Air port pickup and drop-off
  • Entry/Admission - Lake Ziway
What's Not Included
  • Meals
  • Admission (entrance) fees
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • And, any expense which is not mentioned in the "Included" list above
  • Entry/Admission - Tiya World Heritage Site
Important Information
Know Before You Book
  • Duration: 10-12 hours
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation
Cancellation

Cancellation Policy: standard

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
As June, July and August are the rainy season, dress accordingly and get umbrellas.
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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What is the Explore the Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes and the UNESCO Site of Steles of Tiya cancellation policy?

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Explore the Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes and the UNESCO Site of Steles of Tiya cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

How much is Explore the Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes and the UNESCO Site of Steles of Tiya?

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Explore the Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes and the UNESCO Site of Steles of Tiya price starts from $256.42.

Which attractions will I visit with Explore the Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes and the UNESCO Site of Steles of Tiya?

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During this experience, places you will visit include:

Which company provides Explore the Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes and the UNESCO Site of Steles of Tiya?

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Explore the Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes and the UNESCO Site of Steles of Tiya is hosted by Merit Ethiopian Experience Tours. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact on Tripadvisor.