Ethio Top Land Tours

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$380 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

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.

Main Destination:
Lake Chamo
Accommodation:
Jinka Resort
  • Budget hotel located in Jinka (Lower Omo Valley)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

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:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by Ethio Top Land Tours, not SafariBookings.
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  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Ethio Top Land Tours.