Lake Langano - Arba Minch

Today was a long drive to Arba Minch, passing the Rift Valley lakes of Awasa and Abaya. Our first stop was at the Abijata-Shalla Lakes National Park, where we had a short nature walk. We saw a few ostrich and walthog, and several gazelle.
Then a long day on the road driving to Arba Minch, about 320 Km.
We passed through the city of Shashamane, which has a large Rastafarian community. Then the centre of the coffee growing region, plus much corn and bananas. Many small wagons are pulled by donkeys and driven by small boys.
The road climbed up from the Rift Valley, a drier land and great views. Our lunch stop was in the city of Sodo Zuria, before continuing the drive to Arba Minch ("Forty Springs"), located in the Southern Nations, and Peoples Region.
A two-night stay at the 4-star Haile Resort Arba Minch overlooking the lakes of Abaya and Chamo, surrounded by a stunning chain of beautiful green mountains.Read more