Trekking - Nechisar National Park (5 days)

Nechisar National Park is one of Ethiopia’s last great surviving wildernesses spanning the narrow yet mountainous ‘Bridge of God’ that separates Lakes Chamo and Abaya. It ranks among the most scenic national parks in East Africa. There’s an air of untamed grandeur that lingers over the lakes and mountains which makes this undiscovered trekking route a must see for nature, bird and animal lovers. You will hike through diverse habitats ranging from thick bush, rain forest, natural springs, acacia woodland, two Rift Valley Lakes to wide-open Savannah. Each terrain offers different wildlife including baboons, Columbus monkeys, surviving herds of Swaynes’s hartebeast, zebras, Grant gazelles, crocodiles, hippopotamus and 350 different bird species. "I absolutely loved my trek in Nechisar, the views are absolutely breathtaking, the wildlife fascinating and the camp dinners were cosy and fun" (2019 customer)

Itinerary

Day 1: Trek through the rainforest to Lake Chamo

Stop At: Nechisar National Park, Arba Minch Ethiopia
You will trek through the ancient rainforest and on the way see natural wildlife and birds including Columbus monkeys and baboons.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Chamo Lake, Arba Minch Ethiopia
You will camp next to Lake Chamo where you will enjoy the daily routines of fisherman, Nile giant crocodiles, hippopotamus and birds.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camp overnight by Lake Chamo

Day 2: Trek across the Bridge of God to Lake Abaya and the Savannah

Stop At: Nechisar National Park, Arba Minch Ethiopia
Trek across the natural mountain between the two Rift Valley lakes known as the Bridge of God. You will have stunning views of Lake Chamo and Abay. Your destination is next to Lake Abaya on the Savannah.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camp overnight by Lake Abaya

Day 3: Trekking the Savannah

Stop At: Nechisar National Park, Arba Minch Ethiopia
Spend the day trekking on the Savannah visiting the natural habitats of zebras, gazelles, kudus and seeing up to 350 different bird species
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camp overnight by Lake Abaya

Day 4: Trek to water hole and hot springs

Stop At: Nechisar National Park, Arba Minch Ethiopia
You will take an early morning trek to a water hole to see Zebras, Kudus and other animals drinking. Afterwards you will walk to a natural hot spring to take a soothing bath before trekking across the Savannah
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camp overnight at Lake Abaya

Day 5: Trek across the Savannah and back to Arba Minch

Stop At: Nechisar National Park, Arba Minch Ethiopia
Trek across the Savannah and drive across the Bridge of God
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Arba Minch, Arba Minch, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region
Upon arrival in Arba Minch enjoy fish lunch, freshly caught in Lake Abaya
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.