Excursion to Melka Kuntre, Tiya and Adadi Mariam

Our clients will have escaping tour from Addis Ababa and see the countryside part of Ethiopia with scenic drive to the sites of Melka Kuntre Stone Age site then drive to Adadi Mariam heading to Tiya (ancient stele field and UNESCO World Heritage site) - You will have the chance immerse in the village of Tiya and learn how they make Ensset (kocho) from the falls banana tree. It is staple food for the southern people.

1. 1

   Melka Kunture

   45 min

   Melka Kuntre, Stone Age site (between 1.5 and 1.8 Million years old), contains many samples of Stone Age tools of the early Homo sapiens. The collections are results of the excavations of the last four decades. The samples are well exhibited in show rooms and there is very good scientific explanation about Stone Age tools in general and the site in particular.

2. 2

   Tiya

   1 hour

   You will drive about 83 km to you will visit the archaeological sites of Tiya (ancient stele field and UNESCO World Heritage site) remarkable for its large stone pillars, many of which bear some form of decoration.

3. 3

   Adadi Maryam

   2 hours

   Adadi Mariam, also lies along this road and it is the only rock hewn church to exist as this region. The church is not carefully carved as the rock-hewn churches in Lalibela but it has a lot of similarities with most of them and the rock-hewn churches of Tigray.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.