Where the Kulfo River empties into Lake Chamo you’ll find oodles of crocodiles sunning themselves. Both the size of the congregation and the size of the crocs (6m is common) makes this one of Africa’s best crocodile displays. There are also plenty of hippos, fish eagles and shore birds.
The Rift Valley Boat Service Association , whose office is in Shecha, holds a monopoly on the trips, which is why prices are so high. The cost of the boat (which has a roof) for a group of up to six people is Birr770 and hiring the mandatory guide from the See Us Tour Guide Association costs Birr120. You also have to transport the guide and boat driver to the launching point, 11km from Shecha. If you don’t have your own wheels, hiring a minibus costs up to Birr400, round trip.
While it’s only a 20- to 30-minute boat ride to the crocs (there’s actually not a single spot – their preferred perch changes with the seasons), allow two hours for the trip. It’s best to visit mid-afternoon or early morning.
