Ethiopia · Spa and Massage

Day Trip to Debre Zeit/ Bishoftu Relaxing Tour

7 Hours Round trip from Addis Ababa Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Bishoftu, a popular weekend escape from Addis Ababa
02 See two of Debre Zeyt’s scenic crater lakes
03 Enjoy bird watching, short walks, and photo stops
04 Experience a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony
05 Have lunch at a nearby resort
06 Relax with a 45 minute massage
07 Go kayaking on Lake Kuriftu
08 Travel with private transportation included

Escape Addis Ababa for a relaxing day in Bishoftu, a popular lakeside getaway known for its crater lakes, birdlife, and scenic views. This day trip combines gentle sightseeing with time to unwind, offering opportunities for short walks, photography, and a traditional Ethiopian coffee experience.

After visiting two of Debre Zeyt’s crater lakes, continue to a nearby resort for lunch, then enjoy time by the water with kayaking on Lake Kuriftu and a 45 minute massage. With private transportation included, this is an easy and refreshing way to experience nature and leisure just outside the city.

Escape Addis Ababa for a relaxing day in Bishoftu, a popular lakeside getaway known for its crater lakes, birdlife, and scenic views.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Addis Ababa, Debre Zeyit, Bishoftu

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

50 km from Addis Ababa is a town called Bishoftu in the Oromo language. It has several crater lakes and is a popular place for people from Addis Ababa to go on the weekends. You can spend the day at the lakes or do some light hiking (it takes half an hour to go around Lake Hora). A lot of people go to this spot to watch birds. There are a number of places where you can have lunch through the lake and spa.When you get to Debre Zeyt, you will see two of its five crater lakes. These are great places to take pictures, watch birds, or go on short walks. You can stop by a local coffee shop for a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony on your way to or from the crater lakes.Following your time spent visiting the crater lakes, you will be taken to a nearby resort for lunch that serves surprisingly authentic Ethiopian and European meals. You will be taken to a crater-by resort after lunch. This resort is known for being a true mirror of Ethiopia in every way, from the way its facilities are set up to how it treats its customers. * In this place, you can do things in the water and you have 45 minute massageYou will have kayaking at the lake Kuriftu

The route