Places to visit near

Ziway

Ziway is a town in East Shewa district, Ethiopia of about 49,416 people. Within 50 km by road there are 34 places to visit: 12 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Lake Langano, Tullu Moje and Tiya Megalithic Steles.

7.9333° N, 38.7167° EPop. 49,416

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Within 30 km19 places
Within 50 km34
Must-see6
Notable23
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Ziway

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:50 pm

83 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Ziway
  2. Galilee Islandisland · 1 hrs
  3. Lake Ziwaylake · 45 min
  4. Funduroriver spot · 1 hrs
  5. Tulu Gudoriver spot · 1 hrs
  6. Alutuviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Ziway
Today’s loopZiwayStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ziway?

Galilee Island (island, about 5 km), Lake Ziway (lake, about 19 km), Tulu Gudo (river spot, about 20 km), Funduro (river spot, about 24 km), Alutu (viewpoint, about 24 km), Lake Langano (lake, about 45 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ziway?

34 places on Spotwander: 12 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 other attractions, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 rivers, islands & mangroves.

Which is the nearest church to Ziway?

Hamere Noha Saint Kidhane Mihret Church, about 1 km by road; St.Teklehaimanot (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ziway?

Liado Hayk, about 24 km by road; Alutu (24 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ziway?

Start in Ziway, visit Galilee Island, then Lake Ziway, then Funduro, then Tulu Gudo, then Alutu, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.

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