5-Day Arba Minch Adventure: Lakes, Tribes & Nature
Explore Tours
Included/Exclude
- Round-trip flights Addis Ababa – Arba Minch
- Airport transfers and ground transportation in a 4x4 vehicle
- Accommodation for 4 nights with specified meals
- Boat safari on Lake Chamo
- Visits to Nechisar National Park, Dorze Village, Mursi and Hamar tribes, and Lake Abaya
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees to parks and tribal areas
- Bottled water during excursions
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities not specified in the itinerary
Tour Amenities
Tour Plan
- Fly from Addis Ababa to Arba Minch (about 1 hour). After arrival, transfer to your hotel and relax. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari on Lake Chamo where you can spot hippos, crocodiles, and various bird species. Visit the famous Crocodile Market before returning to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Visit Nechisar National Park for a game drive to see zebras, gazelles, and other wildlife. Explore the natural landmark called the Bridge of God. In the afternoon, visit Dorze Village to experience traditional bamboo huts and observe the Dorze people’s weaving skills. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Drive 3–4 hours to the Mursi tribe area. Interact with the Mursi people, famous for their lip plates and traditional customs. Learn about their lifestyle and cultural practices. Return to Arba Minch in the afternoon for dinner and overnight.
Visit the Hamar tribe to witness cultural ceremonies such as the bull-jumping ritual and explore their traditions. In the afternoon, visit Lake Abaya to enjoy the scenic beauty and relax by the lake. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Enjoy free time in the morning for shopping or leisure activities in Arba Minch. In the afternoon, transfer to Arba Minch Airport for your flight back to Addis Ababa. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at your hotel
