5 days tour

Short Trip To Western Ethiopia

Short Trip To Western Ethiopia

This tour includes:

Accommodation

Full Accommodation

Meals

Lunch Dinner

Others

Entrance Fees

Transport

Air Conditioned Vehicle with Fuel

Guide

Guide

Not included:

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Others

Other activities and services not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

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Itinerary of your trip Short Trip To Western Ethiopia

  • Day 1 Day 1: Addis Ababa โ€“ Wolliso โ€“ Wenchi Crater Lake โ€“ Wolliso (185 Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Addis Ababa โ€“ Wolliso โ€“ Wenchi Crater Lake โ€“ Wolliso (185 Km)

      Morning: 

      We start our journey from Addis Ababa west to Wolliso, from where we reach Wenchi Crater Lake located towards the North in less than 2 hours.

      Afternoon: 

      In Wenchi we will take a pleasant walk (optionally on horseback) through stunning nature. Then we walk downward from the rim of the crater into the beautiful valley, which is abundant with rivers. We may also cross the lake in a traditional boat. In the late afternoon, we return to Wolliso where we spend the night. Overnight: Negash Resort, Wolliso

  • Day 2 Day 2: Wolliso โ€“ Jimma โ€“ Bonga (345 Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Wolliso โ€“ Jimma โ€“ Bonga (345 Km)

      After breakfast, we continue westward via Jimma to Bonga. On the way, we will visit the palace of the former Kafa king Ras Abba Jifar II overlooking the town and the adjacent coffee forests. The palace is a relic of a glorious past when coffee trade gave the king wealth and power. This economically strong region remained independent from the Ethiopian empire until 1930. After our visit in Jimma, we continue to Bonga (120 km). We will reach the small town of Bonga located in the heart of the Kafa region and surrounded by fantastic mountainous rain forest in the afternoon. Overnight: Guesthouse, Bonga

  • Day 3 Day 3: Full Day In The Bonga Region
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Full Day In The Bonga Region

      Today we start with an excursion to the Alem Gonna wetland. An early morning visit not only pays off because of the many bird species and De Brazza monkeys, but also because of the mystical atmosphere created by the landscape shrouded in mist. We walk through the wetland during sunrise and enjoy a freshly prepared breakfast pick nick.


      After a short stop in Bonga, we will take a pleasant walk to the Barta waterfall (approx. 1 h). The waterfall is over 70 m high surrounded by basalt walls in the middle of the rain forest. On our way back, we will stop at a local bee-keeper producing his own organic forest honey. He will give us some interesting information on bee-keeping and local plants.

      For those with plenty of energy left after lunch, we have an option of another interesting walk to some hot springs located in the middle of the rain forest (10 km walks back and forth). However, there are also less strenuous options in this incredibly diverse area. Overnight: Guesthouse, Bonga

  • Day 4 Day 4: Excursion To Elevated Areas Of The Kafa Region
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Excursion To Elevated Areas Of The Kafa Region

      Today we explore some of the more elevated areas of the Kafa biosphere conservation area. The village of Boka lies at an altitude of approximately 3000 m. Here bamboo grows and is used by the farmers for the construction and fencing of their houses. An unknown number of lions is said to live here in the nearby bamboo forests. We will stop at one of the near bamboo villages. Overnight: Guesthouse, Bonga

  • Day 5 Tag 5: Bonga โ€“ Addis Ababa (455 Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Tag 5: Bonga โ€“ Addis Ababa (455 Km)

      We drive back to Addis Ababa (approx. 8 hrs).

      In the evening, you will be invited for a traditional Ethiopian dinner and dance show at a renowned restaurant of Addis Ababa. Then you will be transferred to the airport for your departure. 

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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