Arbaminch Tour
Overview
Arba Minch means Forty Springs, taking its name from the bubbling streams that cover the groundwater forest occupying the flats of the town. Nech Sar National Park is the natural habitat for a recorded 188 species of birds and the animals are able to roam free amidst 514 square meters of savannah, dry bush and groundwater forest. Lake Chamo is one of the most famous Rift Valley lakes and a great place for observing reputedly the world’s most spectacular concentration of giant crocodiles! You will also see hippos and enjoy watching native fishermen using traditional fishing methods on the Lake.
Activities
Activities
In the morning drive through Butajira to Arbaminch. En route visit the Tiya Stelae park registered by UNESCO.
In the afternoon visit the village of the Dorze people, famous for their intricately woven bamboo huts and weaving of traditional clothes.
Meal: Breakfast
Overnight: Lodge/Hotel
In the morning boat trip on Lake Chamo where crocodiles can be seen in abundance. This place is locally known as the “crocodile market” since several crocodiles can be seen at a time. Hippos and plenty of birds can also be seen. Lake Chamo is part of the Netch Sar National Park.
In the afternoon walk around 40 springs and stay at nature
Meal: Breakfast
Overnight: Lodge/Hotel
In the morning start driving back to Addis. En route stop at the Rift Valley lakes noted for their prolific bird life. Some of the Rift Valley lakes are incorporated in Abyiata-Shalla National Park. Then continue your drive to Addis admiring beautiful nature and land scape.
Transfer to the airport if you have international flight
Meal: Breakfast
“End of the tour”
What’s Included
- 2 Nights’ accommodation cost on Twin/Double occupancy basis
- Meal plan: As mentioned in the program
- Ground transportation service including all transfers
- Round trip domestic flight fare, Addis-Arbaminch-Addis
- Entrance fees according to the tour program
- English speaking local guide
- Boat trip on Lake Chamo
- Payment for scout/ranger
- One liter of mineral water per person per day
What’s Excluded
- Any other expenses which are not mentioned on what’s included section
Cancellation Policy
Date of cancellation Penalty
More than 30 days before arrival No fees
Between 29 and 21 days before the date of arrival 25% of the total value
Between 20 and 08 days before the date of arrival 50% of the total value
Less than 07 days before the date of arrival 100% of the total value
Special Note
Important Note: The below periods are high tourism season for Ethiopia and hence adequate prior booking is required
1. Sep.21 to 30, during MESKEL FESTIVAL at all major tourist destinations
2. Jan.13 to 25, during EPIPHANY FESTIVAL, at all major tourist destinations
3. Either in late January or early February, during AU SUMMIT, only in Addis
Highlights
| Tour Name | Arbaminch Tour |
|---|---|
| Sales Validity Start | 12 February 2021 |
| Sales Validity End | 12 February 2021 |
| Duration | 3 day(s) |
Price
| Price Group | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 | USD 723 |
| 2 | USD 450 |
|
3 to 4
|
USD 419 |
|
5 to 6
|
USD 346 |
|
7 to 8
|
USD 313 |
|
9 to 10
|
USD 313 |
|
11 to 14
|
USD 323 |