Trekking - Nechisar National Park (5 days)

Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Duration5 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Nechisar National Park is one of Ethiopia’s last great surviving wildernesses spanning the narrow yet mountainous ‘Bridge of God’ that separates Lakes Chamo and Abaya. It ranks among the most scenic national parks in East Africa. There’s an air of untamed grandeur that lingers over the lakes and mountains which makes this undiscovered trekking route a must see for nature, bird and animal lovers. You will hike through diverse habitats ranging from thick bush, rain forest, natural springs, acacia woodland, two Rift Valley Lakes to wide-open Savannah. Each terrain offers different wildlife including baboons, Columbus monkeys, surviving herds of Swaynes’s hartebeast, zebras, Grant gazelles, crocodiles, hippopotamus and 350 different bird species. "I absolutely loved my trek in Nechisar, the views are absolutely breathtaking, the wildlife fascinating and the camp dinners were cosy and fun" (2019 customer)

What's included

  • Drinking water
  • Transport to and from hotel to Nechisar National Park
  • National Park fees and local scout
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Camping equipment and personal cook
  • Alcohol
  • Tips

What to expect

Day 1: Trek through the rainforest to Lake Chamo
  1. Nechisar National Park
    4h · Admission ticket included
    You will trek through the ancient rainforest and on the way see natural wildlife and birds including Columbus monkeys and baboons.
  2. Chamo Lake
    12h · Admission ticket included
    You will camp next to Lake Chamo where you will enjoy the daily routines of fisherman, Nile giant crocodiles, hippopotamus and birds.
Day 2: Trek across the Bridge of God to Lake Abaya and the Savannah
  1. Nechisar National Park
    1 day · Admission ticket included
    Trek across the natural mountain between the two Rift Valley lakes known as the Bridge of God. You will have stunning views of Lake Chamo and Abay. Your destination is next to Lake Abaya on the Savannah.
Day 3: Trekking the Savannah
  1. Nechisar National Park
    1 day · Admission ticket included
    Spend the day trekking on the Savannah visiting the natural habitats of zebras, gazelles, kudus and seeing up to 350 different bird species
Day 4: Trek to water hole and hot springs
  1. Nechisar National Park
    1 day · Admission ticket included
    You will take an early morning trek to a water hole to see Zebras, Kudus and other animals drinking. Afterwards you will walk to a natural hot spring to take a soothing bath before trekking across the Savannah
Day 5: Trek across the Savannah and back to Arba Minch
  1. Nechisar National Park
    4h · Admission ticket included
    Trek across the Savannah and drive across the Bridge of God
  2. Arba Minch
    2h
    Upon arrival in Arba Minch enjoy fish lunch, freshly caught in Lake Abaya

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick up from any hotel in Arba Minch or from the airport

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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