Private Tour

Day Trip to Debre Zeit/ Bishoftu

Overview

Available languages

English

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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

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Bottled water

English speaking Guide

Lunch

Air-conditioned vehicle

Coffee and/or Tea

All not Mentioned on The Inclusion

Meeting and Pickup

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What To Expect

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.

1 hour 40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Day Trip to Debre Zeit/ Bishoftu

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Reviews

4.38

16 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A disastrous tour agency
SANA A,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
This was a disastrous day tour not because of the guide or the driver but of the road construction and being able to acces to one of the lakes also because of this. Also the fishing boat that was designed for the road was terrible and unsafe with its situation. Add to this the place I was supposed to have lunch in it had a local festival and none accessible to see the lake . All in all it was very tiresome day and I asked the guide to return me to the hotel as it was horrible with the road constructions. Something strange happened is that the tour company boss told the guide to get me to his office before the excursion start but I refused as I told the guide either you star the tour or take me back to my hotel.
Great experience
IreneoL2,
Jun 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great guided tour Biruk and driver Geta. Good people. We enjoyed our lake tours and local coffee and boating at the lake.
Haben is an excellent guide
Diane L,
Feb 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very pleasant excursion with Haben, punctual, friendly and respectful. I recommend this serious agency, with good value for money.
Lovely day at the lakes
Y1185TXluket,
Jul 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a lovely day with Eyob. He is great company and did everything to make sure we enjoyed ourselves. The lakes were gorgeous too. Strongly recommend to get a break from the city
Amazing tour
TatiCaringi,
Apr 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a very chilled day, the views and places were prettier than the pictures. The guides were also very friendly!! Loved the day tour and recomend 100%.
Nice but .....
Z e,
Jan 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00
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 a brand new car! The driver joined us for lunch, which I thought was odd. But it was a good trip a little expensive for one boat ride, I thought. But where is perfection in this world. All things work together for the good. Some strange characters came out of the woods at the last lake. One was staring pretty hard, came toward me and I had to think fast to get away from him, as I did not know what was going to happen. Tour guide did not see this. So you might want to lock your belongings in the car.
Pleasant day away from the city
Catherine M,
Dec 2, 2023
- Review from Viator
3.00
Very pleasant day away from the hustle and bustle of Addis and only a short drive. I only visited 2 lakes (was advertised as 3) but the 2 were very nice. The boat trip was very pleasant and charming. I was then back on the mini bus to the lunch stop which was overlooking the 2nd lake. The lunch was fantastic and was a sharing platter with injerra and was great to share this experience with locals. The next stop was the traditional coffee tasting and then back to Addis. Would have like some free time and a walk round the lakes as they were Beautiful. Pleasant day but could be a little longer
Wonderful experience
Roberta Silva1979,
Aug 13, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The best travel in Addis Ababa. I had a special days with them. My guide Belete is very attentive and cordial. I recommend a lot.
Lakes
Pietro C,
Feb 24, 2020
- Review from Viator
4.00
The lakes are nice and worth the trip, which was pleasant and without any delays or problems. The tourist guide was nice, however I encourage him to be more sharing with the group about surrounding information etc
Perfect one day trip outside of Addis
jasonjama1991,
Feb 19, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My father and I had a great time travelling with Hallie to Debre Zeit. It is the perfect one day trip if you are looking to get away from the city. I highly recommend this tour.