The rift Valley is a deep fissure in the earth’s crust that runs from the Middle East to Mozambique.

When stretching to the rift valley lakes in the south, we find Arbaminch, which means “Forty springs”. This town with abundant water resources is found opposite to Nechsar National park which means “white grass”, where the plains are dotted with herds of many species of game including Bruchell’s Zebra.

Of the beautiful water sources of Arbaminch, Lake Chamo and Lake Abaya are the most significant lakes, found in the Nech Sar National Park. Lake Abaya, which is known as “the bridge of heaven” is the longest rift valley lakes in Ethiopia. It’s divided from Lake Chamo with a hill and has many smaller rivers emptying to the lake.

Around the rivers, there is hippo hunting by Ganjulle and Gujji tribes. The crocodile market which takes place at the mouth of the small kulfo river is also an incredible scene in the rift. Lake Abaya which is a crocodile farm is equally known for its Nile Perch which weigh more than 100 kilos.

The area is also famous for the different bird species which are numerous where one finds fish eagle, hornbills, king fishers and many other reflecting  the different habitats with in the park.