- EXCURSION TO ARBAMINCH & EMERALD RESORT 3 Days
Emerald Resort Arbaminch is located in beautiful Arba Minch (in Amharic forty springs), Ethiopia. It boasts a spectacular hilltop setting overlooking the forest of Netch Sar National Park and two lakes in the Rift Valley basin (Chamo and Abaya).The hotel is not only an ideal base for excursions, it is also the gateway to remote southern villages, unspoiled cultures, lifestyles, artifacts and ceremonies, and to the magnificent Omo Valley with its scenery and ecologically diverse conservation areas including Mago and Omo National Parks.
Day 1: Arrival Arbaminch
On arrival Arbaminch EVA representative will meet you at Arbaminch Airport and transfer to Emerald Resort. In the afternoon leisure time at Emerald resort. Finish the day with the sunset over the Netch sar national park and two lakes in the Rift Valley basin (Chamo and Abaya) from the Emerald resort.
Overnight Emerald Resort www.emeraldresortandlodge.com
Day 2: Dorze Village and Lake Chamo
Morning you will enjoy the panoramic view of Netch sar national park and two lakes in the Rift Valley basin (Chamo and Abaya) from the Emerald resort then after breakfast ascend into the Gughe Mountains to visit the Dorze people, who are known for their tall beehive-like houses and their fine cotton weaving. . In the afternoon take a boat trip on Lake Chamo to visit the crocodile market and hippo pods.
Overnight Emerald Resort
Meal: Breakfast
Day 3: Arbaminch/Departure
Morning until your departure timeenjoy at Emerald Resort. Then transfer to the airport for flight back home.
Meal: Breakfast
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2. EXCURSION TO ARBAMINCH & EMERALD RESORT 4 Days
Day 1: Arrival Arbaminch
On arrival Arbaminch EVA representative will meet you at Arbaminch Airport and transfer to Emerald Resort. In the afternoon leisure time at Emerald resort. Finish the day with the sunset over the Netch sar national park and two lakes in the Rift Valley basin (Chamo and Abaya) from the Emerald resort.
Overnight Emerald Resort
Day 2: Dorze Village
Morning you will enjoy the panoramic view of Netch sar national park and two lakes in the Rift Valley basin (Chamo and Abaya) from the Emerald resort then after breakfast ascend into the Gughe Mountains to visit the Dorze people, who are known for their tall beehive-like houses and their fine cotton weaving.
Overnight Emerald Resort
Meal: Breakfast
Day 3: Lake Chamo & Forty Spring
Morning after breakfast takes a boat trip on Lake Chamo to visit the crocodile market and hippo pods. In the afternoon visit Forty Spring, Forty springs located in NechSar Park are the natural wonder that gave Arba Minch its name. Come dip in the pure waters in these lush natural surroundings.
Overnight Emerald Resort
Meal: Breakfast
Day 4: Arbaminch/Departure
Morning until your departure timeenjoy at Emerald Resort. Then transfer to the airport for flight back home.
Meal: Breakfast
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3. EXCURSION TO ARBAMINCH AND SURROUNDING 4 Days
Day 1: Arrival Arbaminch
On arrival Arbaminch EVA representative will meet you at Arbaminch Airport and transfer to Emerald Resort. In the afternoon leisure time at Emerald resort. Finish the day with the sunset over the Netch sar national park and two lakes in the Rift Valley basin (Chamo and Abaya) from the Emerald resort.
Overnight Emerald Resort
Day 2: Crocodile Market & Dorze Village
Mornings take a boat trip on Lake Chamo to visit the crocodile market and hippo pods. In the afternoon, ascend into the Gughe Mountains to visit the Dorze people, who are known for their tall beehive-like houses and their fine cotton weaving. Visit market in Dorze (Market days in Dorze village are Mondays and Thursdays and in Chencha on Tuesdays and Saturdays)
Overnight Emerald Resort
Meal: Breakfast
Day 3: Excursion trip to Konso
Morning drive to Konso, Konso (market days are Mondays and Thursdays). The Konso people are known for their wooden statues, known as wakas, which are erected in honor of dead heroes as well as their innovative agricultural terracing. Today you will have a brief opportunity to visit a local village and the cultural museum displaying many waka statues. After the visit, drive back to Arba Minch
Overnight Emerald Resort www.emeraldresortandlodge.com
Meal: Breakfast
Day 4: Arbaminch/Departure
Morning until your departure timeenjoy at Emerald Resort. Then transfer to the airport for flight back home.
Meal: Breakfast
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4. EXCURSION TO BAHIR DAR 3 Days
Day 1: Bahir Dar
On arrival Bahir Dar EVA representative will meet you at Airport and transfer to your hotel. Morning take flight to Bahir Dar and drive out to the Blue Nill falls for a short hike in the area (it takes about 1 hour drive and then 15 minutes’ walk). Admire these spectacular falls. In the afternoon continue to the former palace of Emperor Haile Selassie at Bezawit, with great views of the town and the place where the Blue Nile flows out of the lake.
Overnight Abayminch Lodge or similar
Day 2: Visit Tana Monasteries
Morning take a boat trip on Lake Tana to visit a selection of the monasteries hidden on the islands and shores of this sacred lake. Visit the Zege Peninsula and the monasteries of Azuwa Maryam and Ura Kidane Mehret.
Overnight: Abayminch Lodge or similar
Meal: Breakfast
Day 3: Bahir Dar/Departure
Morning transfer to the airport for flight back home.
Meal: Breakfast
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5. EXCURSION TO HAWASSA 3 Days
Day 1: Addis Ababa-Hawassa
Morning drive to Hawassa, on the way visit Langano
Overnight: Haile Resort or similar
Day 2: Hawassa
In the morning attend daily local fresh fish market on the shores of Lake Hawassa. This market
will be a truly local experience as you observe people enjoying different varieties of fish. You will also be able to spot a number of aquatic birds. And take boat trip on lake Awasa.
Overnight: Haile Resort or similar
Meal: Breakfast
Day 3: Hawassa /Departure
Morning after breakfast drive back to Addiss.
Meal: Breakfast
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6. EXCURSION TO LANGANO 3 Days
Day 1: Addis Ababa- Langano
Morning drive to Langano, on the way visit the first Rift Valley Lake Ziway, this is very rich in bird life and also to see some wild life. In the afternoon relax at lake Langano
Overnight: Hara Lodge or similar
Day 2: Langano –Abijatta Shala National Park-Langano
Morning visit the Abijatta-Shala National Park. Lake Shala, with its deep blue waters is the deepest lake in Ethiopia at 236m. Lake Abijatta is a soda lake at which thousands of flamingos can be seen at various times of the year. Afterwards back to Langano
Overnight: Hara Lodge or similar
Meal: Breakfast
Day 3: Langano /Departure
Morning after breakfast drive back to Addiss.
Meal: Breakfast
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