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Dorze Lodge

Arba Mintch

We were so lucky to find this little gem on our brief stay in Arba Minch. By chance there was a hut free so we were able to stay for two nights exploring the local area, which is utterly stunning. 
The Dorze community were open and welcoming and our brief immersion into their culture was fascinating, aided of course by a great local guide.  Views down to Lake Abaya are breathtaking, you really feel on top of the world here; we wished we could have stayed longer and look forward to a future visit hopefully to the Omo Valley. 
Tsehy, the owner, is an incredible guy who has clearly worked hard to create a business that really benefits the local people as well as his visitors. It really feels like a true partnership.
We loved this place 🤩❤️

Just perfect 🤩

Pros: 
1. its on top of hill with amazing views.
2. you live in those huts shown in picture
3. beds and pillows are comfortable. This lodge is much cheaper than those in Arbaminch city.
4. weather was nice when I visited. there were nets for mosquitos but it was cool so i didn't have issues with the insects.
5. water and electricity are available. 
6. very peaceful and quiet. its like camping in a hut. It is safe. 
7. very friendly and honest staff. I had booked 4 days with them but I did not stay for 2 days as I was visiting some tribes. They told me that I have to only pay for nights that I stayed. 
8. local made food - not the typical Ethiopian food you eat. 
9. guides available to take you around to different tribes and they can arrange the whole tour for visiting surrounding tribes. I visited dorze, hammer, konso, mursi, desyonish and ari tribes. I worked with Mr Wedgers Yonas (+251 91 148 7620) who took me around. good English and has good knowledge about the local customs. 
10. commute to this place is easy. it takes ~ 30 minutes, 10 min on paved roads and 20min on unpaved road. They will arrange the ride for $50. I will not make a big deal about roads since the roads in Ethiopia outside the city are bad. if you are going to visit tribes, be prepared for multiple hours on unpaved roads.
11. The rooms are not air conditioned but its pleasant weather, so you dont need them anyway. The temperature here is 4-5 degrees cooler than in Arbaminch city.

nice, quiet place with nature

When I saw the previous comment I was expecting a nice place but what a disappointment!  The place is lonely, dirty and the facilities are in a very poor conditions. Value for money doesn't worth it. It is too expensive the room and food and drink in the lodge. Only thing is worth is the view.

Very expensive and a poor service

I travelled here in March with family for 1 night after visiting the local area. We were the only visitors but made to feel at home. The rooms are spacious, quite basic but hot showers which was lovely. There were two moments of magic - Firstly they were kind to arrange a fabulous campfire with local villagers singing traditional songs, second the Sunrise over the lakes of Arba Minch - worth getting up for and one of the best i've ever seen! Thanks to all the staff

Stunning views and lovely stay at Dorze

We just came back from 3 nights at Dorze lodge and had a fantastic time.  The new "house/rooms" on the edge of the cliff have spectacular views and comfortable beds.  Big enough for a family with one double bed and three singles.  The bathrooms were functional - nothing fancy and some drain / water issues - but certainly enough for the basics.  Dinner/lunch/breakfast style all served buffet style - again basic but enough to not starve (250 birr per meal).  Beer and basic Ethiopian wine available too.  Staff helpful and friendly.  Trips to take a boat on the lake to see hippos and crocodiles very enjoyable.  The park was closed while we were there.  Walking tour through village was fascinating.  Overall not a posh place but the location is stupendous.  Cool evenings and hot days (in April).  Don't expect 4 star luxury but definitely worth a visit. Supports local community in a non-invasive way.  And you learn a lot about this beautiful part of a beautiful country!!  Recommended.

Stunning scenery and friendly staff

My partner and I stayed in this lodge for one night. We took the bus up from Arba Minch which was pretty straightforward and cheap (50 birr/$1). The bus stop is only a ten minute walk from the lodge when you arrive. We enjoyed the peace and beauty of the area. We found it safe and felt at ease walking around exploring. The accommodation itself is simple; we stayed in a hut for $60 a night which we felt was expensive for what it was. There are also older huts available for a cheaper price. The lodge is currently running as low-cost as possible, due to lack of custom from Covid and the civil war, so there was no hot water for the shower (we expected this before arriving). We were not able to choose what we wanted to eat, but were satisfied with the Ethiopian food we were served for lunch and dinner: injera, bread, shiro, local green spinachy veg, cabbage. They can also do spaghetti and tomato sauce if you do not like Ethiopian food. Breakfast was simple: some ginger tea or coffee, and bread with peanut butter and jam. Stunning views and scenery, but one night there felt enough for us.

Beautiful views and peaceful

I often stay in the Dorze lodge during my visiting Ethiopia because of the fabulous scenery, friendly staff and simple local food. Lots of attractions and entertainment for lovers of active recreation. Here we can go to hikking on the mountains, to visit villagers, school, a lockal pottery makers ... And just relax after stressed working.

A quiet place to relax

I loved staying in the dorze lodge! The view is just taking your breath away! The rooms are very spacious and have a nice hammock in front. The beds are soft and theres enough blankets to keep you nice and warm at night. The staff is very helpful! Definetly recommend this place

Beautiful place

I stayed here for a couple of nights with my partner, and we had a lovely time. The location is absolutely breathtaking, and the tukuls are rustic and functional, with a very well placed hammock on the terrace outside. The central restaurant bit is very cosy and, clearly, a lot of thought has gone into the decor. The staff could not have been more friendly and helpful, and a lot of effort goes into preparing a serving very nice, healthy, local food. There are lots of opportunities to go on walks/ treks around the lodge, wander through villages and wave to the local kids, and to buy local handicrafts. It's not a luxury lodge experience (so don't come expecting luxury and then whine about its absence), but it's truly the best of rural Ethiopian hospitality. Would strongly recommend!

A gorgeous lodge with lovely staff

We've stayed in the lodge with our family (2 adults, 3 teens) and had one 'hut' with the family. Accomodation is pretty basic (limited shower, electricity with a generator until 2200 etc.) but that adds all to the magic of the very remote and peacefull place high up in the mountains. We travelled during rainy season, but the views were still really like the pictures (or even better). Some local guys are running the lodge, and we did an extensive hike from the lodge through the Dorze villages experiencing the daily live of this tribe. If you are into an adventurous, off the beaten track, accomodation this is your place to be in Dorze.

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