The 13 Best Day Trips from Nazrēt
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 13 good day trips from Nazrēt, Ethiopia, led by Addis Ababa, Bishoftu, Debre Birhan. The closest is Mojo, about 25 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Nazrēt at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addis Ababa | 78 km NW | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Bishoftu | 39 km NW | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Debre Birhan | 129 km N | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Āsela | 68 km S | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Arsi Negele | 148 km SW | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Ziway | 91 km SW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Butajīra | 110 km SW | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Waliso | 143 km W | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Mek’ī | 67 km SW | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Ciro | 139 km SW | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Mojo | 17 km W | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Genet | 102 km NW | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Gīnch’ī | 134 km NW | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Nazrēt
- 1
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car78 km north-west of Nazrēt3 hr round tripKnown for Tiglachin Monument.
Also nearby: Sebeta, Burayu.
- 2
Bishoftu, Ethiopia
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car39 km north-west of Nazrēt1 hr 30 min round trip - 3
Debre Birhan, Ethiopia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car129 km north of Nazrēt4 hr round trip - 4
Āsela, Ethiopia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car68 km south of Nazrēt2 hr 40 min round trip - 5
Arsi Negele, Ethiopia
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car148 km south-west of Nazrēt4 hr 40 min round trip - 6
Ziway, Ethiopia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car91 km south-west of Nazrēt2 hr 50 min round trip - 7
Butajīra, Ethiopia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car110 km south-west of Nazrēt3 hr 30 min round trip - 8
Waliso, Ethiopia
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car143 km west of Nazrēt4 hr 30 min round trip - 9
Mek’ī, Ethiopia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car67 km south-west of Nazrēt2 hr 30 min round trip - 10
Ciro, Ethiopia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car139 km south-west of Nazrēt4 hr 20 min round trip - 11
Mojo, Ethiopia
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car17 km west of Nazrēt50 min round trip - 12
Genet, Ethiopia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car102 km north-west of Nazrēt3 hr 10 min round trip - 13
Gīnch’ī, Ethiopia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car134 km north-west of Nazrēt4 hr 10 min round trip
A sample day trip: Nazrēt to Addis Ababa
A realistic pace for Addis Ababa, 78 km from Nazrēt. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Nazrēt
- 10:00Arrive in Addis Ababa (1 hr 30 min drive)
- 10:15Tiglachin Monument
- 12:15Lunch
- 13:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Addis Ababa
- 16:00Head back to Nazrēt
- 17:30Home in Nazrēt
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Nazrēt?
- The best day trips from Nazrēt are Addis Ababa, Bishoftu, Debre Birhan, Āsela, Arsi Negele. The closest is Mojo, about 25 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Nazrēt?
- Mojo is the closest, 17 km west of Nazrēt, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Nazrēt?
- 2 places are within about an hour's drive of Nazrēt: Mojo (25 min), Bishoftu (45 min).
- What is the biggest city near Nazrēt for a day out?
- Addis Ababa is the largest city in day-trip range, 78 km north-west of Nazrēt and about 1 hr 30 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Nazrēt?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Arsi Negele at 148 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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