Abstract: This study examined the experiences and welfare of Ethiopian irregular migrants on their transit to South Africa (their destination). The study used a desktop review technique to source for data related to this phenomenon. The author also interacted with some inmates in a Tanzanian prison who enriched these study findings. The study was guided by the cumulative causation theory. From the study, it was established that, irregular migrants face a lot of humiliating and inhuman experiences on their transit to their destination. The researcher suggests recommendations on their welfare improvement through different stakeholders including Ethiopian government, concerned countries and the International community.

Key words: Irregular migrants, Experiences, Welfare