Trekking - Nechisar National Park (5 days)

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5 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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 (Optional[5])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[4])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[4])
Breakfast
Camping equipment and personal cook
Alcohol
Tips

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Trek through the rainforest to Lake Chamo

    2 stops
  • 1
    Nechisar National Park

    You will trek through the ancient rainforest and on the way see natural wildlife and birds including Columbus monkeys and baboons.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Chamo Lake

    You will camp next to Lake Chamo where you will enjoy the daily routines of fisherman, Nile giant crocodiles, hippopotamus and birds.

    12 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Trek across the Bridge of God to Lake Abaya and the Savannah

    1 stop
  • 3
    Nechisar National Park

    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.

    1 day • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Trekking the Savannah

    1 stop
  • 4
    Nechisar National Park

    Spend the day trekking on the Savannah visiting the natural habitats of zebras, gazelles, kudus and seeing up to 350 different bird species

    1 day • Admission ticket included
    • Day 4

    Trek to water hole and hot springs

    1 stop
  • 5
    Nechisar National Park

    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

    1 day • Admission ticket included
    • Day 5

    Trek across the Savannah and back to Arba Minch

    2 stops
  • 6
    Nechisar National Park

    Trek across the Savannah and drive across the Bridge of God

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Arba Minch

    Upon arrival in Arba Minch enjoy fish lunch, freshly caught in Lake Abaya

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Gamo Travel

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Cancellation Policy

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

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