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.