Welcome to Gamo Zone

The zone is famous for its natural, cultural and historical combination of attractions and meets most of the requirements of a tourist area.

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Arbaminch Natural Forest

The impressive and elegant closer looked down interweaved canopy lowland riverine and groundwater forest patch similar with tropical rain forest…

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LAKE CHAMO

The third-largest lake in Ethiopia, Lake Chamo is among few lakes in Africa exhibiting naturally entertainment of swarming giant Crocodiles…

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Lake Abaya

With a surface area of 1162 sq. km, Lake Abaya is the seco nd largest lake in Ethiopia and the…

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Nechisar National park

Nechisar National Park is one of the oldest national parks in Ethiopia situated in the scenic part of the rift…

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Crocodile Market

One of the most interesting touristic activity in Nechsar National park is the boat trip on Chamo Lake. After boat ride…

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Forty Springs

Forty springs are found in the groundwater forest of Arbaminch, which is supported by a high water table and with…

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Arba Minch Crocodile Ranch

Arbaminch crocodile ranch is located 7km northeast of Sikela. It is the only crocodile ranch in East Africa. The ranch…

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Yoo Masqqala

The three indigenous ethnic groups living in Gamo zone have their have their own living way, clothing, dancing, housing, wedding,…

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Maze National Park (MZNP)

MZNP is one of the wildlife conservation place known for its good population of the critically endangered endemic Swayne’s Hartebeest.…

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Bilbo Hot Spring

This beautiful hot spring is situated in the upper parts of the Maze River at the South tip of the…

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Motta Caves

Bayra is a name given to the recently founded fossil of mankind in the Gamo zone. In Gamotho language, Bayra…

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Birbr Marry church

Most of the Orthodox Churches ark of tabernacles in Gamo Zone has come from the Northern part of the country…

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Mogo Qaqa

To get there, drive 35 km to south of Arbaminch on the main road to Konso. Then turn right at…

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Eskindir Lake

Eskindir Lake has a total surface of 0.0007 square km. Its depth ranges from 2-5 meters. It’s found next to…

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Ayalew Lake

Ayalew Lake is 3 km far from Chencha town in the northern direction. It has the total surface area of…

Celebrations / Culture / Gimo

‘Gimo’ – Women’s Recognition Ceremony

Gimo is one of the well-known cultural ceremonies in the Gamo Zone Boreda area. It is ceremony which gives social…

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Yoo Masqqala

The three indigenous ethnic groups living in Gamo zone have their have their own living way, clothing, dancing, housing, wedding,…

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Soofe Festival

Soofe is one event of Masqqala Celebration. It basically requires brides (newly married). All newlyweds come on horseback to market…

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Choye Masqqala Celebration

Choye masqqala is also part of Yoo-Masqqala which is considered as the farewell of maskala. It is celebrated at Daramalo…

Welcome to Gamo Zone

Full of natural attractions

diverse Ethnic and cultural resources

Diverse nationalities coexist peacefully

Popular Attractions

Arbaminch Natural Forest

LAKE CHAMO

Lake Abaya

Nechisar National park

Crocodile Market

Forty Springs

Arba Minch Crocodile Ranch

Yoo Masqqala

Maze National Park (MZNP)

Travel Guide

Bilbo Hot Spring

Motta Caves

Birbr Marry church

Mogo Qaqa

Eskindir Lake

Ayalew Lake

Cultural celebrations

‘Gimo’ – Women’s Recognition Ceremony

Yoo Masqqala

Soofe Festival

Choye Masqqala Celebration

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