The parks and lakes of southern Ethiopia

A beautiful combination of national parks and lakes in southern Ethiopia.

Nechisar National Park, Senkele Sanctuary, Bale Mountains and Abyjata Park will be the parks visited on this nature trip, they offer spectacular landscapes and are home to diverse wildlife.

Among the lakes, you will appreciate Lake Chamo, Hawassa, Langano and its beaches, Ziway, Abyjata and Shalla. Each of them is full of different treasures to complete these 10 days of nature, wide open spaces and wildlife.

The main points

  • Discovery of 4 parks and their wildlife
  • Discovery of 5 lakes
  • Meet the Dorze people
The different parks

Among the species you can see, the Mountain Nyala, the Reed Waterbuck, the Warthog, the Serval, the Golden Jackal, the Spotted Hyena, Swayne's Hartebeest, Menelik's Bushbuck, Colobus Monkeys, Olive Baboon, warthogs, the Abyssinian wolf, zebras, different species of gazelles and many other species.

The Bale Mountains, in particular, are the ideal place to observe a wide variety of endemic birds. Abyjata Park is home to many ostriches and different gazelles. The lake is a refuge for many birds, particularly pink flamingos.

The most beautiful lakes

Lake Chamo, located in southern Ethiopia, is the southernmost of the Great Rift Valley lakes. It is renowned for its abundant wildlife, including crocodiles and hippos. Lake Langano, meanwhile, is a popular vacation spot, offering sandy beaches and calm waters suitable for swimming. Lake Hawassa, also known as Lake Awassa, is surrounded by stunning scenery and is home to a wide variety of birds and aquatic species. Finally, Lake Ziway is the southernmost of the Great Rift Valley lakes in Ethiopia, and is renowned for its rich biodiversity, including its bird populations and fishing communities.

Starting from 2.100,00 € / person

This price includes

  • Accommodation Hotel/lodge (double room)
  • Full board
  • All transfers
  • Non-alcoholic drinks (1 mineral water per person with lunch and dinner)
  • Full park entry fees
  • Boats for Lake Chamo, Lake Hawassa
  • Toyota Land Cruiser 4X4 or minibus, fuel and experienced driver
  • French speaking guide throughout the duration of the trip
  • Local guides/guards in the parks
  • All government taxes as per itinerary

This price does not include

  • Visa
  • International flights
  • Cancellation/Repatriation insurance (optional)
  • laundry
  • Fees for photos and videos
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Tips

Single room supplement: 280.00 euros per person

Details of your trip
Code : 803
  • 10 days / 9 nights
  • January 11, 2025
    Febuary 1er and 22, 2025
    March 9 and 29, 2025
    April 19, 2025
    May 10, 2025
    June 7, 2025
    July 6, 2025
    August 3 and 23, 2025
    September 7, 2025
    October 4 and 25, 2025
    November 16, 2025
    December 6 and 22, 2025
  • hotel / lodge
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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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