5-Day Yirgachefe Coffee Ethiopia Tour

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Drive Addis Ababa- Lake ziway-lake Langano

You drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley, stopping at Lake Ziway for a boat trip to see hippos and monastery islands. Visit Abijatta–Shalla Lakes National Park for birdwatching among flamingos and other species. In the afternoon, you enjoy a wine tasting at Castel Winery. You relax at Lake Langano, the only Rift Valley lake safe for swimming. Your overnight stay will be at Hara Langano Eco Lodge.

Main Destination:

Lake Langano

Accommodation:

Hara Langano Eco Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located at Lake Langano

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Langano-shashemen-Hawasa

In the morning, you'll visit Shashemene’s Rastafarian community, learning about their culture and lifestyle. You'll continue to Hawassa, a picturesque lakeside city, and explore its vibrant fish market while interacting with local fishermen. You will enjoy lakeside views and the relaxed atmosphere. Your overnight stay will be at Hawassa Lake View Hotel.

Main Destination:

Awasa (City)

Accommodation:

Hawassa Lake View Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Awasa (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Awasa - Sidama Birth of Coffee

You travel into the lush Sidama highlands, known for premium Ethiopian coffee. You will visit local coffee farms to observe traditional harvesting and processing methods. You will participate in a cultural coffee ceremony and experience Sidama music and traditions. Immerse yourself in the region’s serene landscapes and friendly local communities.

Main Destination:

Yirga Chefe (Town)

Accommodation:

Aregash Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Yirga Alem (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Sidama-Yirgacheffe coffee Experience

This is a full-day exploration of Yirgacheffe coffee farms and cooperatives, where you will learn the process of producing washed coffee from bean to cup. Join a guided coffee cupping session and experience the region’s distinct flavors. You will enjoy a scenic drive through enset plantations, rolling hills, and traditional villages, soaking in Ethiopia’s rich coffee heritage.

Main Destination:

Yirga Chefe (Town)

Accommodation:

Aregash Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Yirga Alem (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Drive Awasa-Addis Ababa

You'll return drive to Addis Ababa with optional scenic stops along the way. If time permits, you take a short game drive in the Abijatta–Shalla Lakes area. You arrive in Addis in the evening, marking the end of a rich journey through Ethiopia’s coffee regions, Rift Valley lakes, and cultural communities.

Main Destination:

Addis Ababa (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.