3 days, Arba Minch and Dorze

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About this activity

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

Nature and Wildlife Tours Multi-day Tours Private and Luxury Walking Tours Nature Walks Small Group Involves Animals Short term availability

At a glance

Duration: 3 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Gamo Travel

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: Dorze singers around camp fire
Included: Dorze walking tour
Included: Breakfast
Included: Arba Minch walking tour
Included: Coffee ceremony
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
Included: 2 nights accommodation at Dorze Lodge and Haile Resort
Included: 4WD vehicle including professional driver and all fuel
Included: Collection and return from Arba Minch airport or hotel
Included: Lake Chamo boat trip
Included: Professional English speaking guide
Included: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners, plus soft drinks with meals

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic drinks
Not included: Any local fees for taking individual photographs
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Return flight to Arba Minch

Itinerary

Day 1 · Dorze village

Dorze Village

6 hours Admission 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.

Overnight at Dorze Lodge

Day 2 · Arba Minch and Lake Chamo

Arba Minch

6 hours

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.

Overnight at Haile Resort

Day 3 · Arba Minch - Forty Springs and city walking tour

Arba Minch

6 hours

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.