4 Days South Ethiopia Tour to Arba Minch, Lake Chamo & Dorze Village
Overview
This 4-day South Ethiopia tour offers a perfect combination of nature, culture, and relaxation. Visit the beautiful town of Arba Minch, enjoy a boat trip on Lake Chamo to see giant Nile crocodiles and hippos, explore the famous 40 Springs, and experience the unique culture of the Dorze people in Chencha. The tour also features scenic landscapes, traditional villages, and authentic cultural interactions.
Day 1: Addis Ababa – Arba Minch
Fly from Addis Ababa to Arba Minch. Meet the Ethio Target driver at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Then start your pleasant drive around Arba Minch while enjoying beautiful scenery. When you see mountains in the background and the two Rift Valley lakes shining below, you are in Arba Minch.
After checking in, enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of Nechisar National Park and the two lakes from the terrace of your room.
Overnight: Haile Resort
Day 2: Visit Arba Minch, Lake Chamo & 40 Springs
After breakfast, drive to the crocodile ranch to visit Nile crocodile hatchlings and adults. The small museum in the compound houses a skull of former dwellers. After the crocodile ranch, take a short drive to the 40 Springs, which are part of Nechisar National Park.
Late in the afternoon, board a local boat on Lake Chamo to spot crocodiles, hippos, and aquatic birds. The most sought-after attraction of Lake Chamo is the famous crocodile market, where crocodiles gather on the sand under the sun.
Overnight: Haile Resort
Day 3: Dorze Village
After breakfast, drive 37 km to Chencha village to meet the Dorze tribe. One of the indigenous tribes of South Ethiopia, the Dorze are famous for their beehive-shaped houses. You will see false banana plants, from which they make their staple food, Kocho. The fiber of the false banana plant is also used for building their houses.
The Dorze are also famous potters and weavers. Here, you will have a good community interaction, taste local food, and watch and participate in their traditional dance. In the afternoon, return to Arba Minch.
Overnight: Haile Resort
Day 4: Arba Minch – Addis Ababa
After breakfast, fly back to Addis Ababa.
Included
- Domestic flights
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Entrance fees
- Boat trip on Lake Chamo
Excluded
- Meals
- Tips in the village
- Personal items
