7-Day Chebera Churchura National Park Safari – Ethiopia’s Hidden Serengeti
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Experience Ethiopia’s hidden Serengeti on this 7-day safari. Explore Chebera Churchura National Park, home to over 800 elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, and hundreds of bird species. Trek through dense montane forests, grasslands, rivers, and hot spring valleys. Enjoy intimate walking safaris, guided game drives, river explorations, and cultural encounters with the Kaffa people, birthplace of coffee.
This safari is designed for travelers seeking authentic wildlife encounters without crowds — a rare opportunity to experience Ethiopia’s wild south in comfort and safety.
Addis Ababa • Jimma • Chebera Churchura National Park, Southwest Ethiopia
Places You’ll See
- All accommodation (hotels, lodges, and camps)
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Professional English-speaking safari guides
- Park entry fees & ranger escorts
- Ground transfers in 4×4 safari vehicles
- Cultural visits & coffee ceremonies
- Bottled water and refreshments
- International flights
- Domestic flights
- Visa fees & travel insurance
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips and personal expenses
- Activity level: Moderate (walking safaris, light bush trekking)
- Wildlife tracking with armed rangers for safety
- Cultural sensitivity required when visiting Kaffa communities
- Photography opportunities abundant — wildlife and landscapes
- Booking recommended at least 14 days in advance
Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrival in Addis Ababa
Pickup at Bole International Airport, city tour including National Museum, Holy Trinity Cathedral, and Merkato, cultural dinner, overnight in Addis hotel.
Day 2 — Drive Addis → Jimma
Scenic drive through western highlands, coffee stops along the way, visit Jimma Museum and King Abba Jiffar Palace, overnight in Jimma hotel.
Day 3 — Jimma → Chebera Churchura National Park
Morning drive into the park, enter montane forests, spot colobus monkeys and bushbuck, afternoon orientation safari drive, overnight in lodge or tented camp.
Day 4 — Full-Day Walking Safari – Elephant Tracking
Guided walking safari with rangers, track elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, picnic lunch, evening game drive, overnight in lodge or camp.
Day 5 — Hot Springs & Birdwatching
Morning trek to natural hot springs, soak and relax, afternoon birdwatching, evening campfire with guides, overnight lodge/camp.
Day 6 — River Exploration & Cultural Visit
Morning hike to rivers and waterfalls, spot hippos and crocodiles, afternoon visit to Kaffa village, coffee ceremony, sundowner safari drive, overnight lodge/camp.
Day 7 — Return to Addis Ababa — Farewell Dinner
Morning departure, scenic drive back via Jimma, farewell dinner in Addis, evening transfer to airport.
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