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4-Day Journey Through Ethiopia's Coffee Heritage

4-Day Journey Through Ethiopia's Coffee Heritage

Offered by: USD Safari Tours
4.9/5 (1600 Reviews)
Journey Snapshot
🗺 Ethiopia ⏱ 4 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Yirga Alem (Town)\
Overview Day by Day Rates Inclusions Getting There Offered By
Explore the lush highlands of southern Ethiopia with Kitano Tour and Safaris on this 5-day coffee-themed adventure blending culture, nature, and Ethiopia's world-renowned coffee heritage. Travel from Addis Ababa to Yirgalem, with stops at Lake Ziway and the Awash River, known for rich birdlife and beautiful scenery. Stay at the eco-friendly Aregash Lodge, visit the legendary Yirgacheffe and Aleta Wondo coffee plantations, and discover the fascinating journey of Ethiopian coffee - from farm to cup.

Route

Start Yirga Alem (Town)\ (Day 1)
Day 2 Aleta Wondo - coffee plantation Visit
Day 3 Yirga Cheffe - Yirgacheffee coffee plantation- Awassa
Day 4 Awassa- Addis Ababa
End Yirga Alem (Town)\

Tour Features

Day 1 :Addis Ababa - Yirgalem Day 2 :Aleta Wondo - coffee plantation Visit Day 3 :Yirga Cheffe - Yirgacheffee coffee plantation- Awassa Day 4 :Awassa- Addis Ababa

Activities & Transportation

  • Route: Yirga Alem (Town)\
  • Duration: 4 day
  • Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
  • Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day
Accommodation
Meals
1
Aregash Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Yirga Alem (Town)
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
2
Aregash Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Yirga Alem (Town)
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
3
Haile Resort Hawassa Mid-range resort located in Awasa (City)
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
4
No accommodation
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day by Day

Day 1 Addis Ababa - Yirgalem
⏱Morning 🏨Aregash Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Yirga Alem (Town) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Upon arrival in Addis Ababa, you'll begin your journey south to the town of Yirgalem, approximately 350 kilometers away. Along the way, enjoy scenic stops at the Awash River and Lake Ziway, known for their abundant aquatic birdlife. Lunch will be served in the town of Awassa before continuing to Yirgalem. In the evening, check in to the beautiful Aregash Lodge, nestled in nature, where you'll enjoy dinner and your overnight stay.
Day 2 Aleta Wondo - coffee plantation Visit
⏱Morning 🏨Aregash Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Yirga Alem (Town) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast, you'll travel to the Aleta Wondo region to visit the Wottona Boltuma Coffee Plantation, one of the area's most prominent coffee farms. You'll also have a chance to visit a nearby Stelae field featuring ancient monolithic structures. Enjoy lunch in Aleta Wondo before returning to Yirgalem. The evening is free to relax at Aregash Lodge, followed by dinner.
Day 3 Yirga Cheffe - Yirgacheffee coffee plantation- Awassa
⏱Morning 🏨Haile Resort Hawassa Mid-range resort located in Awasa (City) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Following breakfast, you'll head toward Yirgacheffe, one of Ethiopia's most renowned coffee-producing areas. Along the way, there's an opportunity to visit a local village and engage with the community. In Yirgacheffe, visit a coffee farm and learn about traditional coffee cultivation and processing. Stop in the town of Dilla for lunch before continuing to Awassa for a relaxing evening by the lake and overnight at your resort.
Day 4 Awassa- Addis Ababa
⏱Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Start the day with a visit to the vibrant fish market on the shores of Lake Awassa, a lively and colorful cultural experience. Afterward, drive back to Addis Ababa.

Rates

From: $1,000 pp (USD)
Final quote depends on date, travelers and lodge level.

No upcoming group dates found in database (group_climbs).

Inclusions

Included
  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (On all days)

Exclusions

Not included
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Note: Some items may vary depending on season and lodge level.

Getting There

Start: Yirga Alem (Town)\

End: Yirga Alem (Town)\

We can arrange airport pick-up and drop-off. Ask in your quote request.

Offered By

USD Safari Tours
USD Safari Tours
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