Checkout this feature story on Addis Standard about the beautiful land of Ilubabor!!

https://addisstandard.com/travel-illubabor-a-land-of-unimaginable-beauty-that-is-unknown-underdeveloped/

#Boat_Cruising_Adventure to #Lake_Dembel (#Ziway)

Date: Oct 10,2021 (መስከረም 30)- Round trip adventure

#Things_to_do
🎆 Boat cruising
🎆 Eating fresh fish
🎆 Bird watching
🎆 Swimming
🎆 Hiking the largest island (#Tullu_Guddoo)
🎆 Cultural experience (of the Zay people)
🎆 Fishing (self sponsored)

#Boat_Riding_information
✨Distance : 2 hr cruising
✨Conditions:Very calm lake, no waves
✨Boat type: Large motorboat with assistants and lifeguards
✨Difficulty level: Beginner friendly

#Package_includes
1⃣ Breakfast
2⃣ Lunch
3⃣ Land transport from & to Addis
4⃣ Boat transport
5⃣ Bottled water
6⃣ Professional photography
7⃣ Entrance and local guide fee

#Food_menu
🥪 #Breakfast (Egg sandwiches+Chechebsa+Anebabero)

🥪 #Lunch (traditional agelgil)

🧃#Strawberry Juice straight from the farm (self sponsored)

🕞 #Meet-up time 6:00 am
🕞 #Estimated return time 9:00 pm

#Ticket_price
950 ETB /$40 for foreigners

🎆 Book now
👉@cherinet_k (0911759127)

@OutdoorEthiopia

Outdoor Ethiopia wishes you a happy and colorful #Irreechaa festival!

Happy Holidays! 🎉

We are pleased to announce that #OutdoorEthiopia has taken home one of the first Tourism Awards in the '#Best_Hiking_Group' category at a ceremony organized by Oromia Tourism Commission.

We take this recognition to heart and accept it as a mantle representing all that we have to do to develop the tourism industry and enable our communities to benefit greatly from the sector.

We'd like to thank our partners, @tikvahethmagazine @afromile @linkupaddis @travelethiopiautentic @ethiolocate @mnaleaddis_channel

But most importantly, we'd like to thank you - the #hikers. You are what makes Outdoor Ethiopia a significant name in the travel industry, and we hope to do right by you as we go forward.

#Congratulations to all lovers of the Outdoors!
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@OutdoorEthiopia is a #legally_registered company with activities that include organizing special events such as hiking and camping trips, organizing highly curated corporate retreats and producing high quality tourism and other commercial content.

This trip to Lake Dembel (Ziway) will include hiking and boating. Traditional breakfast with a modern twist as well as a traditional agelgil meal shall be served. Hikers will also have the opportunity to enjoy freshly squeezed strawberry 🍓 juice and the freshest fish 🐠 straight from Lake Dembel (Ziway) if they choose to.

#Price 950 ETB.
#Date: October 10th, 2021 (Meskerem 30, 2014)

If you'd like your Sundays to be epic, this is the best way to do it.

Reserve your spots soon at @Cherinet_K or 0911759127.

Thank you for confirming your presence. We are #fully_booked for lake #Dembel’s boat cruising adventure. Stay tuned for our upcoming events.

@OutdoorEthiopia

Outdoor Ethiopia was named the 'Best Hiking Group' by the Oromia Tourism Commission at the Visit Oromia Tourism Awards 2021 that were held last week. Congratulation to @outdoorethiopia and keep up the good work. @linkupbusiness

Dear Outdoor lovers, thank you for planning your weekend to #cruise Lake #Dembel with us. Here are some tips to remember to enjoy your trip and have a memorable adventure.

1. Be on time. Meeting time is 6:00 AM (12:00 LT) at Wabe Shebele Hotel (Mexico).

2. Bring your #ID card or passport. This is a must as there might be checkpoints on the way to our destination.

3. #Your_Hiking_Backpacs: Pack swimming suits, extra food (like #snacks or #energy_drinks and #extra_cash for services not included in the package.

4. The lunch is #traditional agelgil, but if you prefer foreign dishes, please remember to #pack your #own lunch.

5. #Dress_Light: Wear light clothes and pack a #rain_jacket, an #umbrella or a #hat. It's spring, but it might still rain.

6. Wear comfortable, grippy shoes and make sure they're not too tight on your feet.

7. Leave No Trace Behind: Don’t litter or throw any kind of trash away at the hiking site. Collect all trash in a plastic bag and dispense of it at appropriate sites.

8. Don’t leave the official trail. Follow the guides and make sure not to stray out of sight when you take photographs.

9. Take your own photos, and #mention @OutdoorEthiopia on your posts.

10. Hike at a comfortable pace and enjoy the outdoors. 👣

11. Don't forget to share your experience & #socialize. Hiking is as much about connecting with people as it is about being in nature. Talk to people - everyone is friendly on a hike.

NB. All covid 19 prevention protocols are observed.

Use this address for any inquiries. 👇

📱0911759127 (Cherinet)

@OutdoorEthiopia

Dear Outdoor lovers,
The trip to #Lake_Dembel was a wholesome experience from the amazing people we got to travel with to some of the best hiking and traveling experiences one can hope for - all packed in a single day.

🍓Starting out, we enjoyed #strawberry_juice blended from the freshest berries straight from the farm.

🌊Starting from Meki, our main mode of transport was a motorboat, in which we cruised 🚣🏽for a total of 4 hours until we reached Batu (Ziway) town.

🏊🏿‍♂️At #Tullu_Guddo, in the middle of Lake Dembel, we swam and splashed in the water. Some of us even took a dip in the hot spring by the lake, after which we saw freshly caught fish by local fishermen.

🦩We cruised past the popularly named "#Birds'_Island" where we saw more than 15 different species of birds - breeding, living and flying off.

🐟In Batu (Ziway) we savored the freshest #fish roasted to perfection. After that we were warmly received by the owners of the #Castel_Wine Bar, where we #tasted high quality wine brews and got to #dance with locals to some popular hits.

We hope you all enjoyed these experiences as much as we did.

We would like to thank the manager of the Castel Wine Bar, Mr. Dawit, for his generosity and the splendid welcome we received! The place he manages is a destination on its own right and we urge you to go check it out.

Finally, we would like to thank you - our Outdoor family - for giving us yet another amazing travel experience. Please stay tuned in for your next adventure!

👉Please #mention @OutdoorEthiopia on your social media posts. (Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/outdoorethiopia/)

👉Share the pictures 🎆 you have captured in the #discussion_group: @outdoor_ETH

👉Pictures 🌅 taken by our photographer will be posted on @outdoorgallery shortly - make sure to follow that channel.

Stay tuned and keep the #adventure alive.