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2-Day Melka Kunture & Lake Awassa Tour From Addis Ababa

  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Archeology, Culture, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    2 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Visit the archeological sites of Melka, and Adadi Maryam's rock-hewn church in this 2-day tour. Enjoy a stroll through the local fish market and a fun-filled boat trip to see hippos.

  • Day 1 : Visit the Archeological Sites of Melka Kunture expand_more

    • Depart south from Addis Ababa via Butajira. Visit the archeological sites of Melka Kunture, famous for their hominid remains and artifacts dated back to over 1.8 million years.

    • Continue to Adadi Maryam, a rock-hewn church. The church is similar to those rock-hewn churches in Lalibela.

    • Visit Tiya stele field, another attraction point of this route. The site is one of the 9 Ethiopia's world heritage recorded by UNESCO.

    • Lunch at Tiya.

    Dinner and overnight in Awasa.

  • Day 2 : Lake Awasa Tour expand_more

    • After breakfast, visit the local fish market on the shores of Lake Awasa.

    • Take a boat trip on the lake to visit the hippos.

    • Return north to Addis Ababa.

    • Visit the Abiatta-Shala National Park. Lake Shala, with its deep blue waters, is the deepest lake in Ethiopia at 236m.

    • Visit Lake Abiatta, a soda lake at which thousands of flamingos can be seen at various times of the year.

What's Included

  • Transport - All transfers and ground transportation by A/C + 15 seat latest Toyota minibus or 4WD latest Toyota land cruiser with a driver, fuel, and comprehensive insurance coverage.

  • Tour Guides - Will be guided by a professional English speaking guide.

  • Accommodation based on B/B (Bed and breakfast)

  • Drinks - Non-alcoholic soft drinks, two liters of bottled water per person per day.

  • Fees & Payments - All entrance fee as per the program, Porters fee at airports and hotels and 15% Government tax.

What's Excluded
  • Any flight
  • Lunch and Dinner
  • Alcoholic drinks 
Meeting Point

Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia or any hotel within Addis Ababa.

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 10 USD 350 Per Person
11 To 20 USD 300 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 350 / person