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Chebera Churchura National Park and Coffee Tour

CHEBERA CHURCHURA NATIONAL PARK is an untouched wilderness found within the Omo Gibe basin, in the south of Ethiopia and considered one of the most untouched areas of the country.

The National Park contains rivers, streams, springs, caves and four crater lakes, providing the perfect habitat for wildlife; endemic birds and mammals, which include the African elephant, hippopotamus, Cape buffalo, lion, and leopard.

The park is considered to have the best ecosystem for the African elephant in the country (within Meka Forest). The landscape of this attractive park also comprises unique and attractive mountains.

Price varies by group size

Details

Schedule

Every day

Group

Starting from one person

Availability

Available throughout the year

Itinerary

Day one: Addis Ababa city tour

Addis Ababa

Arrive at Bole international airport and meet and greet by ET-Holidays representatives. Depending on your arrival time, you will be taken on Addis Ababa City Tour.

The city tour of Addis includes visiting the National Museum, Trinity Cathedral, Mount Entoto viewpoint, Mercato and while driving through the city you can see historical monuments, status and the office of international and regional organizations

Day two: Fly Addis Ababa to Jimma

Jimma

In the morning fly to Jimma. Then, you set off for Chebera Churchura National Park. The park is one of the relatively untouched, recently discovered and rich in wilderness. The Park is fortunate in possessing numerous rivers and streams and four small creator lakes, which are reason for the rich wildlife resources of the area.

The topography of the park is so unique and highly heterogeneous and hilly terrain, few flat lands and highly undulating to rolling plains with incised river and perennial streams, valley and gorges.

Larger mammals and numerous species of birds are inhabiting in the park. Common mammals include the African elephant, hippopotamus, Cape buffalo, lion, and leopard. The park is the best site to see the African Elephants, and Buffalo.

Day three: Chebera Churchura

Chebera Churchura

Walking through the park to spot large mammals and bird life.

Day four: Chebera Churchura

Chebera Churchura

Walking through the park to spot large mammals and bird life.

Day five: Chebera Churchura-Jimma

Jimma

Dive back to Jimma. En-route visit coffee plantation where you will be able to experience and observe the whole coffee production process concluding with a coffee ceremony in this perfect Home of Coffee location.

Day six: Fly Jimma to Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa

Transfer to the airport and fly back to Addis. In the afternoon spend at leisure or you can do shopping Transfer to the airport if have flight.

Summary

Lodging

Hotel and tent

Room

Based on Twin/Double bed and tent

Food

Full board

Guide

English speaking local guide

Transport

Ground transportation including all transfers

Package Includes

Five nights’ hotel/tent cost on Twin/Double occupancy basis

Meal plan: Full board

Camping gears and materials if/when camping is found to be mandatory

Ground transportation service including all transfers

Entrance fees according to the tour program

English speaking local guide

Payment for scout/ranger

One litter of mineral water per person per day

Package Excludes

Any other expenses which are not mentioned on price include section

Pricing

From $924.00

For International Tourists

From ETB 49,400

For Ethiopian national or yellow card holder