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Private tour in Addis Ababa Muluken G
Day Trip to Rift Valley Lakes and UNESCO Site of Tiya Cemetery
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Welcome!! I'm Muluken. I am professional experienced tour organizer/guide in Addis Ababa and Ethiopia. I am here to make your tour experience special. Please, read further below and know me better. I was born and grew up in Addis Ababa - where I completed my junior education. I studied Accounting and was graduated in Diploma from Mekelle University. I didn't, luckily, like my job for 7 months as an Accountant till I decided something social. Then, I studied Tour Operation and Travel Management at the Catering and Tourism Training Institute for two years and graduated in Diploma in 2004 with 'Distinctions' ranking. I worked as a permanent tour operator/guide for the next five years at two of the best known tour companies in Addis Ababa. From August 2009 on, I've been enjoying organizing city tours in Addis Ababa, day tours around Addis Ababa, and longer day private tours to the historical sites of Northern Ethiopia, and the cultural and natural sites of the Omo Valley of Southern Ethiopia. My best quality, I believe, is customizing private tours in Addis Ababa, and longer days tours in Ethiopia. In addition to living in Addis, and professional knowledge and years of experience I got, I am passionate for guiding. Tour guiding is not only my way of earning money, it is a passion I live for. One thing about traveling with me is that your tour with me can be pretty much anything you want it to be. If you want learning, look for soft adventure, need to try local foods, wish to have fun at traditional bars, it is all ready waiting for you! Please, have a look at what my previous clients experienced Addis Ababa and Ethiopia with me for more. And, contact me if you think I and my previous clients mean it! Diploma in Accounting from Mekelle University - Faculty of Business, Law, and Economics (2001) Diploma in Tour Operation and Travel Management from Addis Ababa Catering and Tourism Training Institute(2004) Bachlor Degree in Marketing Management from St. Mary's University College (2012)
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Full Day Excursion from Addis Ababa to Tiya Steles, and Lake Ziway from Addis Ababa
Overview of your Addis Ababa tour
This private guided day tour from Addis Ababa is by drive south of Addis to the Rift Valley Lake of Ziway and to visit the UNESCO Site of Cemetery at Tiya (14th Century AD). With this trip, visitors can see the interesting geographical feature of the Ethiopian section of the Great East African Rift Valley which is undergoing gradual rifting process which dissects Africa in the long run. This excursion has stops at best viewpoints to enjoy and photograph the unique landscape. Take a walk by the shores of Rift Valley Lake of Ziway to spot a number of bird species. If lucky, see families of hippos. Visiting the historical site of the grave site of Tiya (UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back to the 14th Century AD) is part of this private day trip from Addis Ababa. The cultural touch of the excursion takes travellers to experience local culture with family visit which includes attending traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony. Email me and let me help you spend great day around Addis Ababa
Your Addis Ababa tour itinerary
With an early start, I will meet you at your hotel in Addis Ababa or the airport. We'll drive a total of round tour of 350 km. This private day trip from Addis Ababa includes the following things to do and places to visit: - * Photo stops at few outlooks for the great scenery of the Ethiopian part of the Great East African Rift Valley (30 min) * Visiting the Steles of Tiya - a grave site dating back to the 14th Century AD and UNESCO World Heritage site (30 min - 45 min) to see huge grave stones decorated with carvings * Enjoy an interesting walk by Lake Ziway (30 minutes) to see several lowland water birds like the African Fish Eagle, Sacred Ibis, Marabou Storks, Hammer Cops, Pied Kingfisher, Plovers, etc. * Stops at the artificial (manmade) lake of Koka which is also famous for its bird resource. * Visiting a local family to learn how to prepare Enjera (the Ethiopian bread) and attend a typical Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony Contact me and let's customize this day trip from Addis Ababa to fit you best.
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Type: Private Transportation
This tour is planned for a maximum of 6 visitors in a group. We use comfortable private Toyota Corolla (1 or 2 people) and Toyota Minibus (3 to 6 people) equipped with seat belts and air conditioning.
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Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: I will pick you up from where you are Addis Ababa - the airport, any hotel or any other location. If we are to meet at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, the exact meeting point is after you get out of the terminal (building), to your left you'll see a long walking steps between two big trees. I'll be waiting you there with a sign of your name
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
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