Yama Ethiopia Tours is always ready to plan and escort your trip to such diverse tourist attraction sites that will be visited within a compact four-day journey from Addis Ababa to Arba Minch, Dorze Village, and Awassa along Ethiopia's Southern Cultural Route. Explore the bamboo houses and weaving culture of the Dorze people, cruise Lake Chamo in search of giant Nile crocodiles and hippos, and unwind on the shores of the Rift Valley's lakeside towns — a perfect short getaway into southern Ethiopia's culture and wildlife.
Itinerary
| Day | Day Activities | Remark |
|---|---|---|
| Day 01 | Drive to Arba Minch & Visit Dorze Village In the morning, head to Arba Minch via Dorze Village. Visit the Dorze people, whose fascinating culture includes houses built from bamboo and the cultivation of false banana, from which they extract their local bread called Kotcho. | Paradise Lodge — Bed & Breakfast |
| Day 02 | Excursion in Arba Minch In the morning, take a boat trip on Lake Chamo, where you'll see giant Nile crocodiles sunbathing on the shores, hippos hiding beneath the water, and colonies of pelicans. In the afternoon, visit the Forty Springs and the city of Arba Minch, with relaxing time back at the lodge. | Paradise Lodge — Bed & Breakfast |
| Day 03 | Drive to Awassa In the morning, take breakfast and relax at the lodge before heading to the lakeside town of Awassa, a bustling Ethiopian town in the heart of the Great Rift Valley. In the late afternoon, visit the city of Hawassa. | Haile Resort — Bed & Breakfast |
| Day 04 | Visit Fish Market & Drive Back to Addis Ababa via Ziway In the morning, visit the local fish market at Lake Awassa and explore the city, or spend relaxing time at your hotel. Then drive back to Addis Ababa via Lake Ziway, with transfer to your requested location. | Departure — Breakfast with Farewell Dinner |