The 10 Best Rift Valley & Crater Lake Day Trips from Addis Ababa

1.Day trip to Adadi Mariyam and Melka kunture

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $58Best value

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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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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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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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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