Excursions Tours

• Program: Addis Ababa City Tour
  Tour Duration: Half-day
  Code: MELODY_T 019
  Transport: Land
  
  Visit the National Museum that exhibits numerous antiquates, historical relics, archaeological and pale-ontological objects including the 3.2 million year old skeleton of Lucy; Mercato - biggest open market of its kind in Africa and the commanding panoramic view point Mount Entoto which offers the stupendous view of the city.

• Program: Addis Ababa City Tour Tour
  Duration: Full-day
  Code: MELODY_T 020 
  Transport: Land
  
  In addition to the “DST 019” the Ethnological Museum that provides very interesting overview of Ethiopian crafts, culture and art; Holy Trinity Cathedral known for its interior paintings and Handicrafts Center that offers the rich legacy of traditional handicrafts that serve as a perfect souvenir.
• Program: Debre Zeit Crater Lake
  Code:MELODY_T 021
  Duration: Full-day
  Transport: Land
  
  50km from Addis Ababa the town known in the local Oromo language as “BISHOFTU” is a good place for bird watching, boat rides and enjoying refreshments by the lake side. This area is known as seven crater lakes in Debre Zeit.
• Program: LAKE WENCHI
  Code: MELODY_T 022 
  Duration: Full-day
  Transport: Land
  
  For swimmers and hikers, Ambo at 125 km west of Addis Ababa is an ideal place. The road takes you through Gefersa, one of Addis Ababa’s water supply reservoir and fertile farmland. The main attractions of this area are, Wonchi Crater Lake, Guder River Falls.
• Program: LANGANO, ABJATA AND SHALA LAKES
  Code: MELODY_T 023 
  Duration: Two days and one night
  Transport: Land
  
  The lakes are 180km from Addis Ababa. It is an excellent place for bird watching. Over 300 bird species are found in the area. The perfect place for swimming and recreational activities.
• Program: LAKE HAWASA AND WONDOGENET
  Code: MELODY_T 024
  Duration: Two days and one night
  Transport: Land
  
  The city of Hawasa is on the shores of Lake Hawasa it is a resort that has boating, horseback riding, swimming and fishing. 25km from Hawasa you will find Wendo Genet, a good area for bird watching and bathing in the hot springs.
• Program: AWASH NATIONAL PARK
  Code:MELODY_T 025
  Duration: Two days and one night
  Transport: Land
  
  The park gets its name from the AWASH River which has more than 400 bird species and 46 species of wild animala, including oryx, gazelles and kudus. The dramatic Awash River Falls is not to be missed.
• Program: Tiya & Adadi Mariam
  Code: MELODY_T 026
  Duration: Full-day
  Transport: Land
  
  Situated at 60km south-west of Addis Ababa Melka-Kunture is a famous archaeological site where fossils of prehistory age as well as stone tools dating 1.5 million years have been discovered. Few km drives this point can be reached Adadi Mariam Cave Church believed to date back to the 13th century and gives a good indication of the Lalibela rock-hewnchurches of the 12th century.
• Program: Debre-Libanos & Blue Nile Gorge
  Code: MELODY_T 027 
  Duration: Full-day
  Transport: Land
  
  If you think Grand Canyon is impressive, try paying a visit to its Africa cousin - Blue Nile Gorge. Situated 210km north of Addis Ababa and with about one mile width and depth, the Blue Nile Gorge is one of the most spectacular gorges in the world comparable in scale to the Arizona’s version. On the way after 100km drive is the renowned monastery of Debre Libanos, founded in the 13th century in a magnificent 700m-high canyon.
• Program: Sodore
  Code: MELODY_T 028
  Duration: Full-day
  Transport: Land
  Situated at 126 km south of Addis Ababa, is a very popular resort area. To reach there the road passes through some interesting towns of Kaliti, Akaki, Debre Zeit, Mojo and Nazareth. Swimming in the Olympic size pool filled with warm mineral water is very tempting. The huge riverside trees offer shade and shelter to entertaining monkeys and birds of varied species
• Program: Ankober
  Code: MELODY_T 029 
  Duration: Two days and one night
  Transport: Land
  
  Ankober had been the political center from the mid-18th century until Addis Ababa became the capital of the Ethiopian Empire. Located at 172km North East of Addis Ababa and 43km East of Debre Berhan, Ankober offers spectacular scenery overlooking the Great Rift Valley; a unique monastery with Judeo-Christian tradition; and ruins of Emperor Menelik’s Palace. An overnight stay can also be arranged at Ankober Lodge Upon request the above tour program can be modified, differently rearranged, combined with other itineraries and can be shorten or extended to suit your interest, time, and budget. Please contact us for further details