Day trip lake Ziway Day trip Lake Ziway
ID: GYG753058-1225938
Category:
Country: Ethiopia
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Lake Ziway, known in the local language of Oromifa as Hara Dembel, is the largest lake in Ethiopia's Central Rift Valley and is home to thriving bird populations, shy hippos, and tilapia fish.
We'll leave Addis at 7 a. m. for Zeway, which will take about 2 hours. At Zeway, the trip will begin with bird watching near the shoreline marshes, followed by a cruise around the nesting grounds of Tulu Simbero, which translates to "Bird Island" in the local Oromifa language. Keep an eye out for local fishermen working on traditional reed boats! Then, make your way to Debre Sina (Mount Sinai), where you'll take a short walk to the monastery to learn about the island's history and see ancient relics and parchments. Following that, you'll be taken to an island cave system that has housed secret hermits, refugees, and the villagers' valuables. Hike through the island's rare natural forest for the best bird watching.
You'll visit Wamecha, a community protected forest on the mainland, after disembarking from Debre Sina. You'll take a short hike to the top of the mountain, where you'll be rewarded with stunning views of the lake and surrounding areas. Finally, board the bus and return to Addis Abeba.
Highlights
- Discover beautiful lake of Ziway
- Visit famous church Maryam Tsion
- Enjoy wildlife spotting, bird watching
- diverse bird species at Lake Ziway.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Bring comfortable shoes
Extra clothes
cash
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
