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

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Walk through Dorze Village and experience the culture of the Dorze ethnic community
• 02 Visit traditional bamboo houses and spend time with a local family
• 03 Learn to make authentic Ethiopian bread from the "false banana tree"
• 04 See the famous Dorze weavers at work in the colourful local markets
• 05 Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Chamo
• 06 Spot birds, hippos, fish, and crocodiles at the "Crocodile Market"

Explore the village of the Dorze ethnic community near Arba Minch for an immersive introduction to Ethiopian culture. Visit traditional bamboo houses, spend time with a local family, learn how to make authentic Ethiopian bread from the "false banana tree," and see the famous Dorze weavers at work. The tour also includes time in the colourful local markets, a boat ride on Lake Chamo, and a visit to the unique "Crocodile Market," where you can spot birds, hippos, fish, and crocodiles.

Marvel at the "Crocodile Market" on Lake Chamo, where you can spot many animals, including birds, hippos, fish, and crocodiles.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Arba Minch, Lake Chamo

Languages Amharic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Dorze Village Walk and Lake Chamo Boat Ride

• Meet your tour guide in Arba Minch and drive to Dorze Village.

• Enjoy a walking tour of the village.

• Visit the traditional bamboo houses, where you will spend time with a local family and learn how to make authentic Ethiopian bread from the "false banana tree."

• Tour the colourful local markets and see the famous Dorze weavers at work.

• Return to the village for lunch.

• Head to Lake Chamo for a boat ride.

• Marvel at the "Crocodile Market" on Lake Chamo, where you can spot many animals, including birds, hippos, fish, and crocodiles.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Professional English-speaking Arba Minch tour guide

• Minibus/car

• Lake Chamo boat trip

• Coffee ceremony

• Collection and return from Arba Minch airport or hotel

• Entrance fee

What's Not Included

• Accommodation (rooms, food, and drinks)

• Alcoholic drinks and other personal expenditure

• Any local fee for taking individual photographs

Know before you go

• The boat trip price depends on the number of passengers.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Arba Minch Town, Ethiopia

Tour start

Arba Minch, Ethiopia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.