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Description about the destinations
ADDIS ABABA
Addis Ababa is some 100 year old – found during the reign of the infamous Ethiopian ruler Menelik the second. Addis Ababa meaning “New Flower” is the seat of the continental organization, formerly known as organization for African Unity (OAU) and now as African Union (AU) and other regional and international organizations. Addis Ababa is one of the high altitude cities of Africa. It’s as high as from 2200 – 3200mts above sea level.
Addis Ababa is a prosperous and vibrant city there are dynamic markets, numerous attractions in the city. Tourists in the city can visit forested hillsides. There are many Worlds – Class Museums at Addis Ababa that reflect the rich history of the city and also the country Ethiopia.
BISHOFTU
Bishoftu is a busy town some 45 km away from Addis Ababa. The Ethiopian Air Force base is located in this small town. Bishoftu is the nearest recreational place to the residents of Addis. The town has also several pleasant gifts to foreign tourists. Bishoftu has about seven Crater Lakes. Among these, the Hora, Bishoftu, kuriftu and Babugaya Lakes are reserved as resort areas. These Lakes are suitable especially for those tourists who love birds. Here, you are also provided with boat services. However, the resorts have temporarily disrupted rendering services due to renovation. Upon returning from these lakes, don’t forget showing up yourself at the Air Force club, which has an Olympic size swimming pool as well as comfortable restaurants and bedrooms. Recently, a luxurious resort area called Kuriftu has been developed on the lake front.
TOUR Code: RST/EXC2/0011
CATERGORY: One or Two Days from Addis Ababa; BISHOFTU CRATER LAKES
TRANSPORTATION: SURFACE
TOUR DURATION: 2DAY/1NIGHT
DAY 1: ADDIS ABABA
Arrive Addis Ababa from your international flight; check-in to your hotel, after taking some rest you will have city tour to Addis
NATIONAL MUSEUM: This comprises of many archaeological and historical findings, including the famous complete hominid fossil remains of “Lucy” locally known as Dinknesh meaning “wonderful”.
ETHNOLOGICAL MUSEUM: It is found in the main campus of Addis Ababa University by the Institute of Ethiopian Studies with the aim to preserve the country’s historical and cultural heritages. It has a complete collection that describes almost all tribal groups in Ethiopia. Here you will have an overview about the history, culture and tradition of Ethiopian people.
SAINT GEORGE CATHEDRAL MUSEUM AND CHURCH: This octagonal church, which was built by Emperor Menilik II in 1896 in commemoration of Ethiopian victory over the Italian invaders at the Battle of Adwa. Here you will visit paintings by the Maitre Artist Afework Tekle, which decorated the interior wall, and glass window of the church and other ecclesiastical royal and cultural heritage of the past are displayed in cathedral’s small museum within the compound.
HOLY TRINITY CATHEDRAL CHURCH: Known in Amharic as «Kdist Selassie, is the highest ranking Orthodox Catherral in Addis Abab, Ethiopia. it wwas built to commemorate Ethiopia's liberation from Italian Occupation and is the second most important place of worship in Ethiopia. after the church of our Lady Marry of Zion in Axum.
MOUNT ENTOTO: It is the highest peak in Addis Ababa with an altitude of 3200 meter, and was the site for the first palace of Emperor Menilik II. Here one can see a small but fully displayed museum that shows articles of historical significance, denoted by members of royal family, foreign diplomats and individuals, as well as Saint Mary Church where Emperor Menilik II crowned as Emperor of Ethiopia in it and you will admire the panoramic view of the city with its surrounding forests and breathtaking air.
MERKATO: It is the largest open-air market in Africa, here you will be presented with confusing but fascinating glimpse of the very vast range of goods and artifacts available from all parts of the country and you will enjoy the Ethiopian trade exchange tradition in the open-air and you can purchase anything you need.
Day 2: ADDIS ABABA – BISHOFTU
In the morning after you take breakfast, drive to Bishoftu Town to visit the crater lakes.
BISHOFTU CRATER LAKES: — Located 45 km Southeast of Addis-Ababa through scenic countryside to arrive in Bishoftu and visit the 5 crater lakes where many species of birds can be seen.
Lake “Babogaya”, a large and very attractive lake with lushly vegetated shores. You will enjoy a short boat trip on Lake Hora before returning to Addis Ababa. Then transfer to the Airport for your flight back to home.
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