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Ethiopian New year at Bishoftu

Ethiopian New year at Bishoftu

Overview
Ethiopian New Year takes place in September around the 11th or 12th. It is known as Enkutatash, which means “Gift of Jewels”. Ethiopians follow the Julian calendar that consists of 13 months (12 months of 30 days and one month with just 5 days/6 in a leap year). The calendar is 7 years and 8 months behind the Western Gregorian calendar. The New Year signifies the end of the rainy season and the lush green landscape (from 2-3 months of heavy rain) is very picturesque dotted with yellow Meskel flowers and a great time to celebrate the new harvest.Torches of dry wood are traditionally burned in front of houses on New Year’s Eve and on New Year’s Day, girls dressed in new clothes go door to door singing songs and is the day for feasting with family and friends. 
Activities
Activities

Morning, we move toBishoftu/Debrezeit. Debrezeit is home to several crater lakes and a popularweekend getaway. The town lies within a circle of six crater lakes, making it avery popular resort with a pleasant climate. Enjoy the magnificent resort andvisit the crater lakes.

MealPlan: Lunch & Dinner                                               Overnight:Kuriftu Resort or similar

After a relaxedbreakfast drive back to Addis Ababa.  Stay on the shore where the water isshallow and watch as the waves crash on your feet or go to the deep end whereyou will rise and fall with the larger tides for a thrilling adventure thatwill sweep you off your feet as you get pummeled by one wave after another!After lunch drive back to Addis Ababa

       End of the tour

MealPlan: Breakfast & Lunch

What’s Included
  • Pick-up & drop off
  • 1 Night Hotel accommodation
  • Meal as per the tour program
  • Spa facility - Sauna, Jacuzzi, Steam / Massage/ manicure, pedicure(one of these)
  • All entrance fees
  • All ground Transportation
  • English speaking guide service throughout the tour program
What’s Excluded
  • Any other expenses which are not mentioned under what's included section
Contact Detail On Arrival

Ethiopian Holidays representative upon arrival will meet and assist. 

Email: ETHolidays@ethiopianairlines.com

Contact Number: + 251 115174204/4207/4205/4504 

Cancellation Policy

Date of cancellation                                                                    Penalty

More than 30 days before arrival                                              No fees

Between 29 and 21 days before the date of arrival               25% of the total value

Between 20 and 08 days before the date of arrival               50% of the total value

Less than 07 days before the date of arrival                         100% of the total value

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Highlights
Tour Name Ethiopian New year at Bishoftu
Sales Validity Start 16 May 2025
Sales Validity End 15 September 2025
Duration 2 day(s)
Price
Price Group Price Per Person
1 USD 695
2 USD 465
3 USD 425
4 USD 395
5 USD 384
6 USD 375
7 USD 369