Arba Minch (1285 m above sea)

The largest town in Gamo Zone. 

"Arba Minch" means "40 Springs"

Nechisar safari

The least visited park. 

Nechisar means "White grass" in Amharic.

Admission: Birr 100, vehicle Birr 30

We explored it independently by a rented motor bike. 

Seasons

Celebrations, ceremonies, dances in Omo: Jun-Sep 

Best for animal sightings & dryest: Jan-Feb

Worst rain: Oct, mid March-early June

Markets

Market attracts Ari, Mursi, Banna tribes: Tue, Sat

Returning 5-6:30

Access: 2 day bus:  Addis Ababa (5 am, 8 h) – Arba Minch (8 h, Birr 35)

Alternative: markets in villages in the area: 

Mon: Konso, Turmi

Tue: Dimeka, Turmi, Jinka

Thu: Key Afer, Konso

Fri: Konso, Arbore

Sat: Dimeka, Jinka, Yabelo

Sun: Weyto

Bold: most colorful

Malaria

There is a malaria in the area. Use malaria profylaxy and spray against insect.