There are numerous day trips that can be taken from Addis Ababa.
Here are some recommendations:
1. Awash National Park
Located about 2.5 hours drive from Addis Ababa, Awash National Park is an ideal spot for a day trip. The park boasts of numerous wildlife such as baboons, warthogs, hyenas, and several species of birds. You can also explore the scenic Awash River Falls and take a dip in the hot springs.
2. Debre Zeyt/Bishoftu
Debre Zeyit, also known as Bishoftu, is another destination that you can visit on a day trip from Addis Ababa. Located just about an hour drive from the capital, Debre Zeyit is famous for its scenic lakes – Hora, Bishoftu, and Green. Visitors can enjoy water sports such as boating, jet skiing, and scuba diving.
3. Tiya
Tiya is a UNESCO World Heritage site located about 80 km south of Addis Ababa. The site features decorated standing stones that symbolize a medieval Ethiopian culture. A visit to Tiya offers a rare opportunity to learn about the unique Ethiopian ways of life.
4. Wenchi Crater Lake:
Today , drive out side of Addis to visit Wenchi Crater Lake and it’s situated in the Oromia region, about 155 km west of Addis Ababa. Visitors can trek around the mountainous region, explore the scenic crater lakes, and experience rural Ethiopian life.
5. Debre Libnos Monastery
Spend a day trip to Debre Libanos , drive 110 km north of Addis Ababa and it’s an important Ethiopian Orthodox monastery . The site offers beautiful of the Jemma River Gorage ,and you can visit the church ,museum and fossil excavation area nearby .
These day trips are perfect for travelers interested in experiencing the culture, history, and natural surroundings of Addis Ababa and its environs.
