Ethiopia · Village Tours

2-Day Dorze Village and Lake Chamo Tour from Arba Minch

2 Days Round trip from VQCG+M6C Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Dorze village to see traditional bamboo houses and meet the famous Dorze weavers
02 Learn how local bread is made from the false banana tree with a Dorze family
03 See the daily crocodile market on Lake Chamo, with chances to spot birds, hippos, and fish
04 Walk through the rainforest at Forty Springs in Nechi Sar National Park
05 Dip into the pure waters of Forty Springs in lush natural surroundings

Embark on this 2-day tour from Arba Minch to explore Dorze village, Lake Chamo, and Nechi Sar National Park. Meet the famous Dorze weavers, visit traditional bamboo houses, and learn how local bread is made from the false banana tree. At Lake Chamo, see the daily crocodile market and look out for birds, hippos, and fish. Continue to Forty Springs, the natural wonder that gave Arba Minch its name, and enjoy a gentle walk through lush rainforest surroundings.

Meet the famous Dorze weavers, visit traditional bamboo houses, and learn how local bread is made from the false banana tree.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Arba Minch, Soddo, Nechisar National Park, Lake Chamo

Languages Amharic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Arba Minch and Dorze Village Walk

Arrive at Arba Minch Airport and drive to Dorze with your Ethiopian tour guide.
Enjoy your Dorze walking tour. Along the way, visit the traditional bamboo houses, spend time with a family learning how to make the local bread from the false banana tree, enjoy the colourful market, watch the women spinning, and see the famous Dorze weavers.

Return to Arba Minch.

Day 02

Lake Chamo Crocodile Market and Forty Springs Walk

Eat breakfast after a good night's sleep in Arba Minch.
Drive to the crocodile market on Lake Chamo. This crocodile market is a daily event on Lake Chamo, where crocs similarly gather to see and be seen. A trip to this market is also an excellent chance to spot birds, hippos, and fish.
Come back to the hotel for lunch and some rest.
Drive to Forty Springs after lunch and spend time in the rainforest.
Go on a walking tour to visit the springs and take a gentle hike to see bamboos, Columbus monkeys, and water hogs. Forty Springs, located in Nechi Sar National Park, are the natural wonder that gave Arba Minch its name.
Come and dip in the pure waters in the lush natural surroundings.