The Bridge of God, Crocodile Market & Dorze Beehive Villages
Welcome to Arba Minch, which means "Forty Springs" in Amharic, named for the abundant groundwater that bubbles up at the base of the Rift Valley escarpment. This is one of Ethiopia's most beautiful and under-visited destinations. You will stand on the Bridge of God, a narrow 2-kilometer land bridge separating the red waters of Lake Abaya from the blue-green waters of Lake Chamo. You will take a boat trip on Lake Chamo to the Crocodile Market, where dozens of massive Nile crocodiles bask on a sandbank. You will visit the Dorze people, famous for their beehive-shaped bamboo houses and handwoven textiles. At Monpays Tours, we offer a perfect 2–3 day escape from the main tourist circuit. Celebrate 20 years with the beauty of the southern Rift Valley.
The Bridge of God – A 2-kilometer land bridge separating Lakes Abaya and Chamo, inside Nechsar National Park
Lake Chamo Boat Trip – The famous "Crocodile Market" sandbank with hundreds of crocodiles
Nechsar National Park – Open grassland with Swayne's hartebeest, zebra, and oryx
Dorze Village – Beehive-shaped bamboo houses, weaving demonstrations, and kocho tasting
Lake Abaya – The largest lake in the Rift Valley (1,160 sq km), known for its reddish water
Arba Minch Viewpoint – A hillside overlooking the two lakes and the town
The Forty Springs – Natural springs at the base of the escarpment
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