11-Hour Lake Ziway Boat Tour with Tullo Gudo and Axum Tsion St. Mary

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Boat ride on Lake Ziway, one of the largest freshwater lakes in Ethiopia's Rift Valley
• 02 Visit Axum Tsion St. Mary on the island of Tullo Gudo
• 03 Look for different bird species along the shores of Lake Ziway
• 04 Chance to spot hippos from the lake shore

Travel to Lake Ziway, one of the largest freshwater lakes in Ethiopia's Rift Valley, located about 100 miles south of Addis Ababa. Ride a boat across the beautiful lake, spot different species of birds thriving along its shores, and visit Axum Tsion St. Mary on the island monastery of Tullo Gudo. Spend time in the tranquil surroundings before returning to shore.

Visit Axum Tsion St. Mary Church, which once housed the Ark of the Covenant.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Aksum, Ziway

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Lake Ziway Boat Trip and Tullo Gudo Monastery Visit

• Pick up from the hotel and travel to Lake Ziway in the Great Rift Valley.

• Ride a boat on the beautiful lake and proceed to the island of Tullo Gudo.

• Visit Axum Tsion St. Mary Church, which once housed the Ark of the Covenant.

• Return to the shore of the lake and look for birds and some hippos.

Drive back to the hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation

• Fuel

• Private vehicle

• Driver

• Guide

• Entrance fees

• Government tax

What's Not Included

• International airfare tickets

• Alcoholic drinks

• Boat trip

• Personal expenses

• Meals

• Tips

• Visa expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Ziway Lake, Ethiopia

Tour start

Ziway Lake, Ethiopia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.