Day Trip to Debre Zeit/ Bishoftu
Description
Travelers Can Enjoyed a Breath taking Crater Lakes of Bishoftu as well as epic Landscape of Crater Lakes with in Bishoftu a Boat trip and Hiking to lake Hora as well as Bird watching
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Itinerary
The best way to appreciate this scenic body of water is from the crater rim at one of the hotels, drink in hand. The view is sensational. According to local lore, this, the second-deepest lake in Ethiopia, is home to a sleeping devil. From time to time his evil gases kill the fish and send them bobbing to the surface to be scooped up by delighted waterbirds.
Lying just north of the town centre, Lake Hora is the wildest of Bishoftu's lakes and features some outstanding birdlife along its lushly vegetated slopes. There's a footpath around the lake, but never go alone as theft is a real concern. Sadly there's no reliable local guide that can be recommended in the area.
Lake Babogaya (formerly named Bishoftu Guda) is the site of most of Bishoftu's high-end resorts. With its beautiful backdrop of volcanic Mt Yerer, this circular lake is scenic to boot. There will be a boat trip on this Lake
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Addis Ababa Tito street near to Intercontinental hotel.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(5)
Very disappointing. I booked, prepaid and received a confirmation for this trip. But on the day, I was waiting at the agreed pick up and time. The tour guide did not show. After 20 minutes wait, I tried calling the tour company's number - which was out of service. My hotel reception helped me to try another number that is listed online for Guide to Addis, and they hung up on me. After one hour, the guide had still not arrived and so I made a different arrangement to get me to Debre Zeit. I have requested a refund from Trip Advisor
If you are in Addis Ababa with a free day, visiting Debre-Zeit could be a good option to spend some time. It's not far, 50 km!
Amazing experience and incredible landscape. More than I expected. The guides were friendly and funny.
Several things, the driver didn't speak English (even though I requested an English speaking driver/guide), he got lost, and most importantly, he didn't know/understand the itinerary. After speaking with the management of this tour company, it seems they didn't read the itinerary as well. This was a complete mess and I never got to take the actual tour, despite having to sit in a car for about 3 hours or so, round-trip. If you value your time and money, do not book this tour.
The Day trip to the Bishoftu lake was really great everything was well organized we have visited three beautiful lakes which were the most amazing place to refresh our minds.
