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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Overview
Arba Minch, in Amharic Forty Springs, received its name for its abundance of local springs which support the luscious rainforest. The city bordered by verdant mountains, is home to two of Ethiopia’s largest Rift Valley lakes and Nechisar National Park. Take a beautiful drive up the mountains and Dorze welcomes visitors to see and experience its’ traditional way of life. With its warm culture and connections with nature, this is one of East Africa’s hidden gems.
• Dorze walking tour : visit the traditional bamboo houses, learn how to make local bread and meet the famous weavers.
• Nechisar National Park : gentle hike to see zebras, etc
• Lake Chamo boat tour : see crocodiles, hippos and varieties of birds
• Forty springs
• Arba Minch walking tour
• Coffee ceremony
What's included
Lunch
Dinner
Dorze singers around camp fire
Dorze walking tour
Breakfast
Arba Minch walking tour
Coffee ceremony
Coffee and/or Tea
2 nights accommodation at Dorze Lodge and Haile Resort
4WD vehicle including professional driver and all fuel
Collection and return from Arba Minch airport or hotel
Lake Chamo boat trip
Professional English speaking guide
2 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners, plus soft drinks with meals
Alcoholic drinks
Any local fees for taking individual photographs
Gratuities
Return flight to Arba Minch
What to expect
Day 1: Dorze village
Dorze Village
6h · Admission ticket included
You will be collected from your Arba Minch hotel or from the airport and drive to Dorze. Enjoy our Dorze walking tour – along the way visit the traditional bamboo houses, spend time with a family learning how to make the local bread from false banana tree, enjoy the colourful market, watch the women spinning and see the famous Dorze weavers. Stay overnight at Dorze Lodge, renowned for the spectacular views of the two Rift Valley lakes. After dinner, sit by the camp fire and join in with the local village’s singing and dancing.
Day 2: Arba Minch and Lake Chamo
Arba Minch
6h
After breakfast, drive to Arba Minch and take a motor boat across Lake Chamo, you will see giant crocodiles, hippos, local fishermen, pelicans and different types of birds. Spend the evening in Arba Minch. Stay overnight at Haile Resort.
Day 3: Arba Minch - Forty Springs and city walking tour
Arba Minch
6h
After breakfast, drive to the Forty Springs and spend time in the rainforest, visit the springs, take a gentle hike to see bamboos, Columbus monkeys and waterhogs. Conclude your tour with a dip in the cool natural swimming pool. After lunch, visit Arba Minch market or enjoy our popular Arba Minch walking tour which concludes with a coffee ceremony. We will take you to either your hotel or the airport.
Add an extra day to your tour and visit one of the world heritage villages in Konso.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Haile Hotel, Paradise Lodge Hotel, Tourist Hotel or pick up from the airport
End point
Haile Hotel, Paradise Lodge Hotel, Tourist Hotel or pick up from the airport
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Baby/infant car seats not available, you can bring your own
No wheelchair access
Not suitable for strollers or prams
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
