Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
- Taking a cruise around the nesting grounds of Tulu Simbero,
- Spot rare and endemic birds in the marshes and forests.
- Spotting native birds nesting on Bird Island.
- Viewing thousand-year-old relics at the sacred Maryam Tsion monastery.
- See local fishermen at work on traditional reed boats.
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Coffee and/or Tea
Things which are not listed in the inclusion
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up travelers from anywhere in Addis Ababa
Traveler pickup
Bole Airport, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Lake Ziway, Ziway, Ethiopia Lake ziway is on of the fresh water Rift Valley Lakes in Ethiopia . In this Lake The church of Maryam Tsion which Once Housed The Ark of The Covenant to Hide it from invaders. The island is full of different specious of Bird life ,Hippos and Rich in Fishery production.
240 minutes
Tulu Gudo, Ziway, Ethiopia During the scenic boat ride across Lake Ziway, passengers will enjoy observing native birds and the local fishermen on their reed boats. Upon arrival at the island of Tulu Gudo, visitors are met by local guides and introduced to the unique culture of the Zay people. Though just 900 of them live on the island, their culture and language are completely different from the surrounding Oromo people. Visitors pass through the village and meet the community, experience the local way of life, and discover their traditional weaving.
The Maryam Tsion monastery is the highlight of the tour. Home to a fascinating collection of ancient relics dating back almost 1,100 years, the monastery features relics such as the beautiful Gedle-Kidusen manuscript, a parchment book written in Ge’ez, the ancient language of Ethiopia.
After the tour, visitors hike to an open-air restaurant and can relax with a traditional lunch of freshly caught and grilled fish served with local vegetables and enjera, Ethiopian sourdough flat bread. 120 minutes
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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 good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
hannahbryce59
18 Oct 2019
wow it was so perfect trip we had with Ethio Travel and Tours the tour guides were so an amazing guy, the destination we had visted had so amaizing, we loved every part of the trip.
This tour in
Addis Ababa
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Ethio Travel and 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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