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3-Day Ethiopia Safari Tour by Twsta Tours and Expeditions
Offered by - Twsta Tours and Expeditions
Tour Features
Discover the natural beauty and wildlife wonders of southern Ethiopia on this exciting 3-day adventure based in Arba Minch. Explore the spectacular Rift Valley lakes, encounter giant crocodiles and hippos on Lake Chamo, experience the wildlife of Nech Sar National Park, and enjoy breathtaking landscapes, birdlife, and authentic local culture. This tour combines boat safaris, game drives, scenic viewpoints, and eco-tour experiences perfect for nature lovers, photographers, birdwatchers, and adventure travelers.
| Budget tour | This budget tour includes camping and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Shared tour | This tour will be shared with other travelers. |
| Not for solo travelers | Solo travelers cannot book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| No minimum age | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Normal 4x4, Boat. |
Route & Activities
Ethiopia
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1-3 | Budget Accommodation No images available | Breakfast, Lunch Included with Drinks |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Arba Minch – Lake Abaya – Nech Sar National Park
Arrival in Arba Minch and begin exploring the beautiful Rift Valley region. Visit panoramic viewpoints overlooking Lake Abaya and Lake Chamo, famous for their stunning scenery and contrasting lake colors.
Later, continue to Nech Sar National Park for a wildlife safari experience. Search for Burchell’s zebras, gazelles, warthogs, monkeys, and numerous bird species across the open grasslands and savannah landscapes. Enjoy sunset views over the Rift Valley before overnight stay in Arba Minch.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch Included with Drinks
- Day 2 - Lake Chamo Boat Safari – Crocodile Market – Nature Explorati
After breakfast, enjoy an exciting boat safari on Lake Chamo, one of Ethiopia’s best wildlife viewing lakes. Observe massive Nile crocodiles at the famous Crocodile Market area together with hippos relaxing along the shores and abundant aquatic birdlife including pelicans, fish eagles, kingfishers, and herons.
Continue exploring the lakeside environment and surrounding nature areas with opportunities for photography, birdwatching, and cultural encounters with local communities. Relax in the evening while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of Arba Minch. Overnight stay in Arba Minch.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch Included with Drinks
- Day 3 - Arba Minch – Rift Valley Drive – Addis Ababa
Early morning departure from Arba Minch toward Addis Ababa through the scenic Ethiopian Rift Valley. Along the drive, stop at beautiful viewpoints, local towns, and sections near Lake Abijatta and the Rift Valley lakes region for birdwatching and photography opportunities.
Enjoy changing landscapes, local culture, and memorable road-trip experiences before arriving in Addis Ababa in the evening, marking the end of your southern Ethiopia wildlife adventure.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch Included with Drinks
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
May 29, 2026 - May 28, 2027
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
Ethiopia, situated in the famous Horn of Africa, is known as both the Land of Origins and the Land of a Thousand Smiles. Most of the visitors arrive at the Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa. Usually, the Safari operator picks you up at the airport and takes care of any travel arrangements from there. If you are already in the region it’s possible to get in by land from Sudan, Kenya and Djibouti. It is best to stay away from the borders of South Sudan and Somalia. Drive-around tours are also available (especially in southern Ethiopia). Even when flying around, covering some distances by car can be very rewarding as you'll see some of the Ethiopian countrysides.
This tour starts in Arba Minch and ends in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- Visitors can be obtain there Visas in advance from Ethiopian embassies or high commissions.
- You can also apply through the online visa-application portal, the official website of the Ethiopian Department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs.
- For certain countries, A tourist visa can also be issued on arrival at Bole International Airport.
- When arriving from a country in Africa or the Americas where yellow fever is present, a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
Getting There
Ethiopia, situated in the famous Horn of Africa, is known as both the Land of Origins and the Land of a Thousand Smiles. Most of the visitors arrive at the Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa. Usually, the Safari operator picks you up at the airport and takes care of any travel arrangements from there. If you are already in the region it’s possible to get in by land from Sudan, Kenya and Djibouti. It is best to stay away from the borders of South Sudan and Somalia. Drive-around tours are also available (especially in southern Ethiopia). Even when flying around, covering some distances by car can be very rewarding as you'll see some of the Ethiopian countrysides.
This tour starts in Arba Minch and ends in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- Visitors can be obtain there Visas in advance from Ethiopian embassies or high commissions.
- You can also apply through the online visa-application portal, the official website of the Ethiopian Department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs.
- For certain countries, A tourist visa can also be issued on arrival at Bole International Airport.
- When arriving from a country in Africa or the Americas where yellow fever is present, a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
Offered By
Twsta Tours and Expeditions
Ethiopia
Kenya
South Africa
Tanzania
Uganda
Twsta Tours and Expeditions is a licensed tour and safari operator in Ethiopia offering authentic cultural tours, wildlife safaris, trekking, and tailor-made travel experiences with skilled professionals and experienced local guides.
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