
$380 pp (USD)
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Arrival

Day 1
Arrival, Nature & Wildlife Exploration
Arrival, Nature & Wildlife Exploration
Morning: Arrival & Introduction to Arba Minch
Arrival at Arba Minch Airport (via Ethiopian Airlines from Addis Ababa, or by road from nearby towns)
Refresh with welcome drinks and enjoy stunning views of Lake Abaya and Lake Chamo from your lodge, situated on the edge of the Great Rift Valley Escarpment.
Visit the Forty Springs
Head to the area known as "Arba Minch" (meaning Forty Springs in Amharic)
Walk through lush forested trails in Nech Sar National Park’s buffer zone, guided by a local ranger
Learn about the springs' significance in local culture and ecology, and how they support the local communities
Afternoon: Lake Chamo Boat Safari – “Crocodile Market”
After lunch at your lodge, head to Lake Chamo for an unforgettable wildlife boat tour
Board a motorboat with a trained guide for a 1.5–2-hour safari on the lake
Visit the famous “Crocodile Market”, where massive Nile crocodiles (some over 6 meters long) sunbathe on the banks.

Day 2
Dorze Highlands & Rift Valley Vistas
Dorze Highlands & Rift Valley Vistas
Early Morning: Drive to Dorze Village (approx. 45 min – 1 hour)
After an early breakfast, begin your scenic drive to the Guge Mountains, north of Arba Minch
Arrive at Dorze, home to one of Ethiopia’s most fascinating ethnic communities
Morning to Midday: Dorze Cultural Experience
Tour a traditional Dorze household and admire their famous beehive-shaped huts made from bamboo and false banana leaves – some up to 12 meters high!
Watch demonstrations of traditional weaving, for which the Dorze people are renowned. You may buy high-quality cotton scarves and fabrics as souvenirs
Enjoy the crisp mountain air and expansive views over the southern Rift Valley.
Afternoon: end of your tour.
- Main Destination:
- Arba Minch (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks: