Nechisar Park and lakes between relaxation and culture

Perfect combination of nature and meeting and culture.

You will begin by meeting the Dorze people, renowned for their weaving and culture.

Nechisar National Park, a preserved ecosystem home to a variety of flora and fauna. It is renowned for its spectacular natural beauty, vast plains, majestic mountains and iconic wildlife, such as Grant's zebras and Soemmerring's gazelles.

Then Lakes Chamo and Hawassa where crocodiles, hippos and birds coexist.

The main points

  • Discovery of the fauna of a park and three lakes
  • meet the Dorze people
  • Stelae of Tiya classified as UNESCO heritage
Day 1 : Addis Abeba

The first day is dedicated to visiting Addis Ababa after meeting your guide.

You will visit the national museum to begin your discovery of Ethiopia through its history and in particular our ancestor Lucy. In the afternoon, visit the Trinity Cathedral, the Mausoleum of Emperor Menelik II (Bààta church).

Hotel night

Days 2 and 3 : Tyia, Langano, Dorze

Day 2: Road to Langano. You will visit the field of Tiya steles: around fifty carefully crafted funerary steles dating from the 14th century. This site has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980.

Night lodge on the banks of Lake Langano

Day 3: Road to Arbaminch. You will meet the Dorze on Chencha mountain. This ethnic group is famous for these unique weavings and houses in Ethiopia in the shape of an elephant or a beehive depending on your inspiration.

Night lodge in Arbaminch

Day 4: Nechisar Park and Chamo Lake

Nech Sar National Park, located in the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Region of Ethiopia, was established in 1974 and covers an area of ​​approximately 514 km2. It shelters a strip of land (isthmus) between Lake Abaya and Lake Chamo, and is located at an altitude varying between 1108 and 1650 meters. The park offers a diversity of flora and fauna, with landscapes including plains, mountains and lookouts offering spectacular views.

The national park is home to, among other things, an impressive diversity of wildlife, including the plains zebra, Grant's gazelle, dik-dik, greater kudu, as well as one of the last three herds of red hartebeest. of Swayne, an endangered species endemic to Ethiopia.

About 15% of the park is occupied by lakes, notably Lake Abaya and Lake Chamo.

Lake Chamo is famous for its crocodiles and hippos and its numerous birds which coexist with these wild and dangerous species, in perfect harmony.

Night lodge

Starting from 1.600,00 € / person

This price includes

  • Accommodation Hotel/lodge (double room) according to itinerary
  • Full board
  • Transfers
  • Non-alcoholic drinks (1 mineral water per person with lunch and dinner)
  • All entry fees
  • Boat for Lake Chamo
  • Toyota Land Cruiser 4X4 or minibus, fuel and experienced driver
  • French speaking guide throughout the duration of the trip
  • Local guides at all sites
  • All government taxes as per itinerary

This price does not include

  • Visa
  • International flights
  • Cancellation/repatriation insurance
  • Telephone, laundry
  • Fees for photos and videos
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Tips

Single room supplement: 250.00 euros per person

Details of your trip
Code : 802
  • 6 days / 5 nights
  • Every Saturday
  • hotel/lodge
  • Transport : 

Why travel with us ?

Value for money

Competitive prices while guaranteeing you quality service

Total flexibility

Our accessibility, our diversity of offers and our commitment to offering experiences adapted to each type of traveler

Services

Our careful drivers, passionate guides selected for their good level of French and respect for the values of Aisha Tours Ethiopia

Guarantees

We have all the necessary guarantees to ensure your peace of mind for your trip: Atout France registration, financial guarantees, insurance and traveler insurance.

Without any other intermediary

With our presence in France and Ethiopia, our advantage is to control your trip without delegating it to another service provider.

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