"Forty Springs" between two great Rift Valley lakes
Arba Minch, whose name means "forty springs" in Amharic, is a lively town perched on a cliff between the twin Rift Valley lakes of Abaya and Chamo. Its dramatic setting, lush greenery and spring-fed ravines make it one of the most scenic stops in southern Ethiopia.\n\nArba Minch is the gateway to Nechisar National Park and the famous crocodile market, where huge Nile crocodiles bask on the shores of Lake Chamo. Boat trips across the lake, views from the "Bridge of God" isthmus, and visits to nearby Dorze weaving villages make Arba Minch an essential base for exploring the south.
Lake Chamo crocodile market
Nechisar National Park
Bridge of God
Dorze villages
Lake Abaya viewpoints
Forty Springs (Swaynes)
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