Located in Ethiopia’s Great Rift Valley, formed over 22 million years ago, Arba Minch was founded in 1960 as the capital of the former province of Gamo-Gofa. It’s rich, green environment and wildlife makes it East Africa’s hidden gem for travelers seeking to connect with nature. The main attraction in Arba Minch is Nechisar National Park, an African wonderland, where visitors can easily come across gazelles, zebras and baboons.