Bishoftu Crater Lakes: Hiking, Flamingos & Wildlife Near Addis.
Discover the breathtaking crater lakes of Bishoftu (Debre Zeit) on a relaxing day trip just one hour from Addis Ababa. Enjoy a guided walk around Lake Hora, with peaceful lakeside scenery and panoramic volcanic crater views. Choose shorter or longer trails and enjoy an optional boat ride. Spot diverse birdlife including fish eagles, kingfishers, white pelicans, cattle egrets, and yellow-billed hornbills. Along the trails and surrounding areas, you may also encounter vervet monkeys, grivet monkeys, and warthogs in their natural habitat. Continue to Lake Cheleleka, a seasonal wetland attracting flamingos and other water birds. Enjoy a scenic drive, traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony, and local food experience. A perfect blend of nature, wildlife, birdwatching, culture, and relaxation near Addis Ababa.
- Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Country: Ethiopia
- Wildlife: birds, plants
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