3 days, Arba Minch and Dorze

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3 days (approximately)
Offered in: English

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 (Optional[4])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[3])
Dinner
Dorze singers around camp fire
Dorze walking tour
Breakfast (Optional[3])
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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Arba Minch

Haile Hotel, Paradise Lodge Hotel, Tourist Hotel or pick up from the airport

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Dorze village

    1 stop
  • 1
    Dorze Village

    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.

    6 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Arba Minch and Lake Chamo

    1 stop
  • 2
    Arba Minch

    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.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Arba Minch - Forty Springs and city walking tour

    1 stop
  • 3
    Arba Minch

    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.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Gamo Travel

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Nature and Wildlife Tours
Multi-day Tours
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
Small Group
Involves Animals
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