No Wi-Fi
This is not available, we hope this gives you an opportunity to spend quality time with the other guests and the locals. The 3G network is generally very good.
Malaria
Because of our altitude (around 2100 meters above sea level) there are no malaria mosquitos. However, I you still prefer to sleep under a net, please ask the staff. We have some available.
Viewpoint
On the end of our property there is a beautiful viewpoint on a round plateau. You see Arba Minch, and when it is clear you can see all to way to Nechi Sar Plains and the mountains on the other side of the great rift valley lakes, lake Abayo and lake Chamo. It’s also a great place to do some meditation or yoga.
Transfers
- Transfer with Bajaj (tuk tuk) to Arba Minch city or airport (one way) $ 25 | Transfer with city minibus to Arba Minch city or airport (one way) $ 40
We are so happy to have you as a guest in our beautiful lodge.
We are so happy to have you as a guest in our beautiful lodge.
The main goal for us has always been to help the local community and to give our guests a unique experience. That is why we embraced the principals of “community based tourism”. This means that the staff is only from local people. We train them on-the-job. Connect between cultures, respect and teach. Dorze Lodge is a great place to spend some time with the very friendly local community and go back to nature. It is also a great place to have a rest for a couple of days from your busy tour program. Or maybe you want to stay some weeks and enjoy the beautiful and unique hiking and trekking experiences. Dorze Lodge is also a great escape if you live in Ethiopia, and you want to go somewhere for the weekend or holiday. We are sure that you have just found the best place to be. We can also host your conference or gathering of any kind. Just sit back in your chair or lay in a hammock and enjoy the beautiful view, hear the sounds coming out from the valley of people working and children playing. Walk to the viewpoint at the end of our property and see the breathtaking view or maybe do some meditation or yoga. We work together with different NGO’s to help improve the living standards of the local community. Among these are Dires from Addis Ababa and Foundation Children for Africa from Poland. We would be very happy to hear any suggestions which could improve our service. If you like our place, we would be grateful if you post a review on TripAdvisor, Facebook or equivalent to let other travelers know about us.
Here are 2 important words to know in our area:
How are you/hello – Lo’o
Thank you – Tosimo
Have you been searching for something different and natural place, when you are heading to the cultural diversity and tribal destination in the south part of Ethiopia? Then you have Dorzelodge, one of best view overlooking the biggest rift valley lakes, Abaya and Chamo and Nechisar national park from the same spot. From which you can also enjoy the astonishing view over the surroundings and the weather is breath taking.
Dorze lodge is situated at 497 km South of Addis and takes you 1Km off road from all weather road connecting Arba Minch and Chencha.
Especially in Ethiopia the shortage of Tourist destinations which combines comfortable accommodation and natural and cultural attractions is the main complain by many Turists. Dorze loge appears to be the best destination to respond for such complains.
The lodge is situated close of the local Dorze dwellers where our guests can have a firsthand experience sharing about the livelihood of the people.
This is the main reason according to us, community based tourism is important element in our business endeavor. The income from Tourists could trickle down to the local people to ensure sustainable development of the people’s livelihood.
As mentioned earlier the Dorze village is located in the mountain part of Arbaminch area which creates a unique view over the lake and the backland valley. The area is well situated for daily activities, e.g. village tour, horse or mule riding, trekking to the mountains and all activities around Arbaminch.
Climate
You can visit our lodge all year round. The daytime is usually a nice moderate temperature of around 25 degrees. I the evening the temperature will drop, so, take a sweater with you. In the morning, right after sunrise the temperature will rise very quickly. Most rainfall is in April and May and a some around September and October. However, by far the most rain falls in the night, so, also in these months it is worthwhile to visit our lodge and you can do all the outdoors activities.
