Explore the beauty of Lake Ziway, home to ancient monasteries, abundant birdlife, and hippos, just 3 hours from Addis Ababa.
Pricing Category:
💰 Standard | Private Tour | Group Tour Available
Date:
📅 Available Daily | Best Time: September – July
Overview
Lake Ziway is a birdwatcher’s paradise, famous for its pelicans, marabou storks, and fish eagles. A highlight of this trip is a boat ride to Tullu Gudo Island, home to the ancient Debre Tsion Monastery, which is said to have once housed the Ark of the Covenant.
Trip Highlights
- Boat trip to Tullu Gudo Island.
- Visit Debre Tsion Monastery, one of Ethiopia’s oldest churches.
- Spot hippos and migratory birds along the lake.
- Enjoy a fresh fish lunch by the lake.
