THE RIFT VALLEY
(6 days/5 nights)

Day 01: NAIROBI -ADDIS ABABA
Arrive Addis Ababa. You will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in.
Afternoon sightseeing tour that includes the Trinity Cathedral, Entoto panoramic view point, National Museum and the open market Merkato.
Overnight: Ghion Hotel (4*)

Day 02:
Drive through the Rift Valley Lakes of Ziway, Abayata, Langano and Shalla, all with high concentration of bird life and fishes. Lunch at Ziway. late afternoon arrive at Awassa. Overnight: Wabi Shebelle Hotel.

Day 03:
Drive to Arbaminch visiting the Nech Sar National Park which is situated between Lake Abaya and Chamo. Of major importance, here are the endemic swayne's hartebeests, burchells zebra, greater and lesser kudu, grants gazelle and other plain games. Out of 180 species of birds, you will frequently see secretary bird, ground hornbill and different species of bustards. Lunch at the hotel. Afternoon boat-ride over Lake Chamo to enjoy viewing the famous crocodiles and hippopotamus.

Day 04:
After breakfast, visit the fish market near the shore of Awassa Lake that hosts many species of birds. Then drive to Wondo Genet that is a famous resort area surrounded by thick forest and flaming trees, which are homes of wide variety of bird species. Here you can also relax swimming or taking bath in the hot natural spring. After lunch drive to Langano, a famous resort area that also supports different species of birds. Overnight: Bekele Molla Hotel.

Day 05:
After breakfast drive to Abayata Shalla National Park that comprises of two soda Lakes that attracts thousands of flamingos. Lunch at Ziway. Drive back to Addis en route visiting the Crater Lakes at Debre Zeit that are home to various bird species.
Overnight: Ghion Hotel (4*)

Day 06: ADDIS ABABA - NAIROBI
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight back to Nairobi.

End of Services

TOUR PRICE
Per person sharing a double US$ 935

*Prices are subject to availability and change

Includes:

• Airfare to travel on Ethiopian Airlines on economy class
• Hotel accommodation as specified on full board basis.
• All ground transportation as specified in the itinerary.
• Entrance fees to places of interest.
• English-speaking guide.

Excludes

• Airport taxes
• All items/services of a personal nature i.e. laundry, phone, drinks, tips, etc