Forty Springs (Arba Minch)
Arba Minch
The forty springs that give the town its name, welling up in the underground water forest of Nech Sar, where the shady woods are home to monkeys.
In Amharic, Arba Minch means Forty Springs, referring to the many springs that well up at the base of the cliff below the town. The springs nurture a tall underground water forest with East African baboons, vervet monkeys and many bird species. The water flows into clear streams, and some pools are used by locals for bathing. The site lies within Nech Sar National Park. It is about a 15-minute drive from town and requires a park entrance fee. A local guide is recommended for a walk of about an hour.
Opening hours
08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Bridge of God Viewpoint
- Nechisar National Park
- Arba Minch Crocodile Ranch
- Lake Chamo Crocodile Market
- Dorze Village
- Chencha Market
- Lake Abaya
- Gesergiyo (Konso "New York")