The 15 Best Rift Valley & Crater Lake Day Trips from Addis Ababa

Day trip to Adadi Mariyam and Melka kunture - Starting from Addis Ababa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $100Our pick

Review of Addis Ababa’s Adadi Maryam and Melka Kunture day trip, with archaeological sites, church art, transport, costs, and booking advice.

“In fact, it is a deceit and it is swindlers. We have not visited the Tyia. Tyia it was only thing in this tour, because of what should go. Also, it was a terrible organization. First of all, you take away from the hotel, then taken to the their office, there Read more”

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Day Trip to Debre Zeit/ Bishoftu

2.Day Trip to Debre Zeit/ Bishoftu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $150

Review of the Bishoftu day trip from Addis Ababa, with crater lakes, birdwatching, a Lake Babogaya boat ride, lunch, and practical tips.

“The beauty of the craters! was stunning It's a good trip, but it had several butts. Only one boat ride which was disturbed with constant talking from the three staff members. Could not really enjoy the serenity of the lake. The drive was lovely, in Read more”

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Day Tours to Tiya Stele and Cave Churches of Adadi Maryam

3.Day Tours to Tiya Stele and Cave Churches of Adadi Maryam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $95Top rated

Visit Adadi Maryam and UNESCO-listed Tiya from Addis Ababa on a practical 6 to 7 hour tour with guide, lunch, transport, and entry fees.

“Abreham and Sisay from Aman Tours ensured I had a great day. Sisay drove with skill and consideration, and Abreham was knowledgeable and tailored the tour to what I wanted.”

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Day-Trip Church of Adadi Mariam from Addis Ababa

4.Day-Trip Church of Adadi Mariam from Addis Ababa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $250

Visit Adadi Mariam, Tiya, and Melka Kunture on a guided day trip from Addis Ababa with lunch, coffee, and hotel pickup.

“I felt like a movie star on this tour! I had a large, comfortable van, a great driver, and a wonderful tour guide.”

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Day Trip To Menagesha Suba Forest

5.Day Trip To Menagesha Suba Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $100

Review the Menagesha Suba Forest day trip from Addis Ababa, with hiking, endemic wildlife, hotel pickup, guide, and practical booking advice.

“Finally reaching the waterfall after a difficult hike-a sense of accomplishment.this trip like my previous one with you shows the natural beauty of your amazing and unique country.”

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DAY TRIP TO THE UNESCO HERITAGE SITE TIYA & Melka Kunture

6.DAY TRIP TO THE UNESCO HERITAGE SITE TIYA & Melka Kunture

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $265

Review of Addis Ababa’s private Tiya, Melka Kunture, and Adadi Maryam day trip, with UNESCO stones, ancient tools, lunch, and practical tips.

“I booked this last minute (the night before), and am glad I did. I went with Walk In Ethiopia Tour Travel & Car Rental. My guide spoke perfect English, he and the driver were very friendly and solicitous, and pointed out lots of sites along the waRead more”

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Day trip to Adadi Mariyam, Tiya and Melka kunture

7.Day trip to Adadi Mariyam, Tiya and Melka kunture

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $58

Visit Tiya, Melka Kunture, and Adadi Mariam from Addis Ababa on a guided 9-hour history tour with pickup and entrance fees included.

“Visiting the rock church of Adadi Mariam and the UNESCO-listed Tiya site from Addis is a real adventue. I was in the safe hands of driver Tekeste and the friendly guide Haben. Haben guided me through the history of both places. Tekeske and Read more”

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Excursion to Melka Kuntre, Tiya and Adadi Mariam

8.Excursion to Melka Kuntre, Tiya and Adadi Mariam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $220

Explore Melka Kuntre, Tiya, and Adadi Mariam from Addis Ababa with lunch, transport, and a small group in one rewarding day.

“Highly enjoyable, very competent and sympathetic guida and driver. We had a great time. The sights were fantastic and interesting”

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Day Trip To Lake Ziway

9.Day Trip To Lake Ziway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $275

Review Lake Ziway’s private day trip from Addis Ababa, with boat rides, bird-watching, Gelila Island, lunch, and practical booking advice.

“The trip to the lake was amazing. Driving through the savanna and farmland of the Rift Valley with the occasional acacia tree and mountains in the distance was the quintessential African scenery. The road is a modern divided highway - safe aRead more”

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Day Trip To Wonderful Crater Lake of Wenchi & Ancient Church

10.Day Trip To Wonderful Crater Lake of Wenchi & Ancient Church

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $150

Review of Addis Ababa’s Wenchi Crater Lake day trip, with boat ride, Kirkos Monastery, Ethiopian lunch, guide tips, and value advice.

“I had an amazing time. The landscape is beautiful and the experience of knowing how people from the community live is very enriching. I am very happy with the choice I made to go there with Newey. You have to be couscious that it takes a while to get to the lake and return, but it is absolutely worth it.”

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2 Days Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes Tour from Addis Ababa

11.2 Days Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes Tour from Addis Ababa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $845

Explore Ethiopia’s Rift Valley lakes, wildlife, archaeology, villages, and coffee culture on a private two-day tour from Addis Ababa.

“Teddy was great guy- took me around the city and was very hospitable. Picked me up from airport and ensured a very smooth journey”

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Addis Ababa Spa Day Trip To Debre Ziet(Resort Towns)

12.Addis Ababa Spa Day Trip To Debre Ziet(Resort Towns)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $180

Review of a private Addis Ababa spa day at Kuriftu Resort in Debre Ziet, with airport pickup, lunch, sauna, swimming, kayaking, and massage.

“The real deal is to expend a relaxation day in a nice Resort located in a marvelous natural landscape. After one and a half hour road trip we arrived to the Resort. Our driver (Sis) took care of the full day inscription at the front desk and after that Read more”

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Day trip Adadi Mariam, Melka Kunture and Tiya stele

13.Day trip Adadi Mariam, Melka Kunture and Tiya stele

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 5 reviews · 9 hours · from $80

Explore Melka Kunture, Adadi Mariam, and Tiya on a private 9-hour trip from Addis Ababa with guides, transport, and entrance fees included.

“Our guide Tekalegn & driver were professional & entertaining. The local guides were very knowledgeable. Unfortunately the tour company had very poor communication and did not advise us of changes to the itinerary.”

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Rock Hewn Churches of Adadi Maryam, Tiya Stele & Melka Kunture

14.Rock Hewn Churches of Adadi Maryam, Tiya Stele & Melka Kunture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $95

Visit Adadi Maryam, Tiya’s carved stelae, and Melka Kunture on a guided day trip from Addis Ababa with lunch included.

“This was our fourth tour with Aman Tours and they didn´t dissapoint us. Adadi Maryam and Tiya are incredible places to visit. The road is a little dusty and bumpy but the destination deserves it. Be prepare, wear confortable shoes and an extra Read more”

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Day Trip to Menagesha Suba Forest from Addis Ababa

15.Day Trip to Menagesha Suba Forest from Addis Ababa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $130

Escape Addis Ababa for a private Menagesha Suba Forest hike with lunch, coffee, wildlife, hotel pickup, and an English-speaking guide.

“I did this trip with Aman Ethiopia tours, and they made sure everything was great: the guide was knowledgeable and easy going, the pick-up was on time, and, of course, the forest itself was simply amazing.”

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