Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This tour is unique in allowing the guests to improvise it based on their interest and time. The tour will involve some combinations of Historical, cultural and natural attractions. Apart from the touristic spots, we will show our guests the best and realistic parts of Addis Ababa. It will be full of activities that interests the guests, keeping the major sights in mind. The museums, the church, the Entoto Mountain view plus some countryside tour program will give our guests a balanced impressions of Ethiopia. The tour of Addis and Bishoftu Carter lakes with Aspire Ethiopia Tours a day to remember for every guests.
Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Lunch
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up guests anywhere in Addis Ababa and drop them off anywhere they want
Traveler pickup
Bole Airport, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
XQVW+J4M, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
National Museum of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia This is a great introduction to the history, culture and people of Ethiopia. It houses different collections like antiquities, crafts, contemporary paintings, archaeological findings from different parts of the nation and exhibit it to the public. This is also where the famous and oldest (3.2M Years old) known human skeleton (fossil) - LUCY - is displayed 60 minutes
Mount Entoto, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia The highest point around Addis Ababa has the perfect look-out place of Addis. Drive up to the Mountain covered by the eucalyptus, Junipers, 'hygienica Abysinica' and many more other types of trees. It is a peaceful and enjoyable landscape over-looking Addis Ababa. It is quite a drive but worth going. 40 minutes
Bishoftu, Bishoftu, Ethiopia Enjoy short stops around the different Crater Lakes and possibly do a boat excursions, depending on how we do on time.
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
chaoyuelai
02 Jul 2025
This is my second time taking a tour from Gashaw because I had such a good time the first time. We had a great time this time around too! The Addis Ababa tour featured museum visits to see Lucy, the first human, and learning about Ethiopian history, and the day ended with a really fun tradition dance show. The visit to the crater lakes in Bishoftu was peaceful and pleasant. We took a short boat ride in Lake Babugaya, that was beautiful and enjoyable. Thank you so much again for an amazing experience, Gashaw!
ilant2019
02 Jul 2025
Great guide and driver. Good communication and always on time. Varied interests and activities. Memorable and always good time! Happy we did it.
Terry_60202
04 Aug 2024
This tour of three lakes—Debreziet, Hora and Bishoftu—was our second tour with Gashaw. I cannot say enough about how knowledgeable he is about Ethiopian history and culture, how fluent his English is and how thoughtful he is about taking memorable photos and being attuned to our pace.
At our first stop at Lake Debreziet, we had traditional coffee and Gashaw was meticulous about taking us to all the best vantage points of the lake and explaining the origins of the crater lakes.
At Lake Hora, we learned that the lake was used by the Oromo for spiritually cleansing rituals. Gashaw was very patient when one of us wanted to listen to the chanting at a nearby church.
The last lake resort at Bishoftu had beautiful grounds that had a traditional feel. Gashaw’s plans included a terrific kayaking experience and a buffet lunch which was well worth the additional cost.
We highly recommend this tour and have experienced Gashaw as an exemplary and delightful guide.
This tour in
Addis Ababa
is organized by
Aspire Ethiopia Tours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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