Addis Ababa Day Trips

Day Trips & Excursions

Make the most of one or two free days with short Ethiopia tours to Debre Libanos, Bishoftu, Tiya, Wenchi, Awash, Hawassa, nearby markets and mountain hiking routes.

7 hours to 2 days
Lakes, gorges & waterfalls
Heritage & churches
Nature walks & hikes

Addis Ababa day trips and short excursions

These cards are shaped around popular day trips and two-day excursions listed by regional Ethiopia tour operators. Choose the route that matches your available time, then send us your date, group size and hotel location on WhatsApp so we can confirm transport, guide, entrance fees and pacing.

Featured Day Trips & Excursions

Short tours from Addis Ababa and nearby regions, built for travelers with one free day, a weekend, or a quick layover extension.

Day Trips & Excursions

2 Days Abijatta Shalla National Park Tours

Two-day Rift Valley nature break with lake scenery, birdlife and open landscapes around Abijatta Shalla National Park.

2 Days

Group Tour

From $380 / person

Day Trips & Excursions

2 Days Awash National Park Tours

Compact Awash itinerary with wildlife viewing, volcanic plains, waterfalls and Rift Valley scenery over two days.

2 Days

Group Tour

From $525 / person

Day Trips & Excursions

Addis Ababa Layover Tour

Flexible Addis Ababa layover experience for travelers with limited airport connection time, including key city highlights and local culture.

4-8 Hours

Private Tour

Price on request

Day Trips & Excursions

2 Days Things to Do in Hawassa

Weekend-style Hawassa escape with lake views, fish market atmosphere, wildlife stops and relaxed southern city discovery.

2 Days

Group Tour

From $449 / person

Customized

Day Trip Church of Adadi Mariam and Tiya Stele

A heritage day trip to the rock-hewn church of Adadi Mariam and the UNESCO-listed Tiya stelae field south of Addis Ababa.

9-10 Hours

Group Tour

From $145 / person

Customized

Day Trip To Debre Libanos & Blue Nile Gorge

Classic northbound day trip with Debre Libanos monastery, Portuguese Bridge viewpoints and the dramatic Blue Nile Gorge landscape.

1 Day

Group Tour

From $140 / person

Day Trips & Excursions

Day Trip to Debre Zeit / Bishoftu

Relaxed lake-town excursion to Bishoftu crater lakes, viewpoints and resort areas just outside Addis Ababa.

1 Day

Price varies by group size

From $167 / person

Customized

Day Trip To Menagesha-Suba Forest

Forest escape with highland trails, birdlife and cool mountain air in one of Ethiopia's oldest protected forest areas.

7-8 Hours

Group Tour

From $190 / person

Day Trips & Excursions

Day Trip to Mt. Zuqualla

Hiking day to Mount Zuqualla, a crater-lake mountain with monastery heritage and wide views over the surrounding plains.

1 Day

Price varies by group size

Price on request

Day Trips & Excursions

Day Trip to Yerer Mountain

Short mountain outing east of Addis Ababa with hiking, rural scenery and a rewarding summit-view experience.

1 Day

Group Tour

Price on request

Day Trips & Excursions

Full Day Hiking Tours to Mogle Mountain

Full-day mountain hiking near Addis Ababa for active travelers who want trails, viewpoints and fresh highland air.

1 Day

Price varies by group size

Price on request

Day Trips & Excursions

Full Day Hiking Tours To Mount Wechecha

A full-day hiking route to Mount Wechecha and Wechecha Maryam Church, with highland views and cultural stops.

1 Day

Price varies by group size

Price on request

Day Trips & Excursions

Wenchi Crater Lake Day Trip

Scenic day trip to Wenchi Crater Lake with lake views, optional walking or riding, and relaxed countryside exploration.

1 Day

Group Tour

From $150 / person

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