Lake Bishoftu and Hawassa

Enjoy a Breathtaking Crater Lakes of Bishoftu as well as an epic Landscape of Crater Lakes within Bishoftu a Boat trip and Hiking to lake Hora as well as Bird watching.

Overnight: Bishoftu

Proceed to visit Lake Batu (Ziway). Lake Batu (Ziway) is one of seven Rift Valley lakes south of Addis Ababa. Take a boat trip in search of hippos and visit the historical Tullo Guddo monastery.

Overnight: Batu

Continue to drive to the small paradise of Wondogenet. Where a natural hot spring is found and is ideal for bird watching, bathing, and swimming, until the midday heat sets in, you can enjoy magnificent views from the hotel terrace over the Rift Valley, walk in the forest for another observation of the abundant birdlife and the beautiful Columbus Monkeys.

Continue to Hawassa via the Rift Valley lakes, where different species of aquatic birds and the fish market can be observed around the lake. View a gentle chain mountain and a low plateau surrounds the lake opening to a wide and low bay in the south.

Drive to Yirgalem is about 45 minutes past Hawassa. Yirgalem is a coffee country, and its scenery is extraordinarily lush and green. The accommodation at Aregash Lodge is based on the very attractive traditional Sidamo House. There is an excellent kitchen with lots of organic fruit and vegetables grown in the vicinity.

Overnight: Hawassa

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  • Tour operators can offer flexible packages with customized durations; the option of including creative experience.
  • We also recommend that when organizing a trip, tour operators take into account events specifically designed for Diasporas.
  • Offer:  Up to 30% discount on flight tickets, accommodation, land transport, and guiding.
  • Price: Depending on the tour operator’s coverage of the service.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)s

People having an Ethiopian Origin ID, whether active or expired, are not required to obtain a visa to enter Ethiopia. Others should apply for a visa online or apply for a visa on arrival.

Passengers must present a medical certificate showing a negative COVID-19 test result before boarding a flight to Ethiopia. The test should be taken at most 120 hours before arrival.

People with Ethiopian Origin ID either active or expired can enter to Ethiopia with out visa. But they need to show either the active or the expired Ethiopian Origin ID at the airport counters. 

Ethiopian that hold non-Ethiopian passport can apply for Ethiopian origin ID online. It will be processed within 15 Days.

Please visit https://www.moh.gov.et/site/Donation_For_Health_Facility_Restoration for Steps and Procedures to Facilitate Donations of Medicines, Medical Supplies and Equipment For Health Facility Restoration.

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Please check our website for the list of tour operators that offer discount of up to 30%.

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