3 days3 Day Private Chebera Churchura Safari from Addis Ababa
New3 daysAddis Ababa✓ Free cancellationPrivate tour
Length
3 days
Itinerary
3 days planned
Group
Private
Guides
English
Overview
This safari takes you to Chebera-Churchura National Park, one of Ethiopia’s largest and least-visited wildlife reserves—meaning fewer visitors, more wildlife, and a truly authentic safari experience. Unlike crowded safari destinations, Chebera offers vast open landscapes where animals move freely and sightings feel natural, not staged.
The tour combines game drives, waterfalls, and guided walking experiences, giving you a deeper connection to the park’s ecosystems. With two nights inside the park at Chebera Lodge, you stay close to wildlife and enjoy early-morning and late-afternoon safari moments when animals are most active.
Travel is smooth and well-organized with domestic flights to Jimma, comfortable private transportation, and an experienced local guide who knows the park, animal behavior, and best viewing areas. The journey ends in comfort at Haile Resort Jimma, offering a relaxing contrast after days in the wilderness.
Day by day itinerary
1Day 1 | Addis Ababa ✈ Jimma – Drive to Chebera-Churchura National Park⌄
Early in the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel or Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and transferred to the airport for your domestic flight to Jimma. Upon arrival in Jimma, meet your professional guide and driver and begin the scenic drive toward Chebera-Churchura National Park, passing coffee-growing areas, rivers, and rural landscapes. After entering the park, enjoy your first guided game safari. Chebera-Churchura is home to African elephants, buffalo, hippos, antelopes, warthogs, monkeys, and a wide variety of bird species. The park’s diverse ecosystems—savannah, forest, and riverine areas—offer excellent wildlife-viewing opportunities. Arrive at Chebera Lodge in the late afternoon. After check-in, relax and enjoy the peaceful wilderness setting. Dinner at the lodge.
Overnight: Overnight: Chebera Lodge
2Full Day Safari in Chebera-Churchura National Park⌄
After breakfast, depart for a full-day safari inside the national park. Today you will explore deeper sections of the park with multiple game drives, covering different habitats and scenic viewpoints. You may encounter large elephant herds, buffalo, antelopes, monkeys, and rich birdlife. Visit rivers and natural water points where animals often gather, and explore areas known for waterfalls and lush vegetation. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park or return to the lodge, depending on wildlife movement and conditions. In the afternoon, continue wildlife viewing before returning to the lodge to relax and enjoy sunset views.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Overnight: Chebera Lodge
3Morning Hiking – Drive to Jimma⌄
After an early breakfast, enjoy a guided morning hike or nature walk. This experience allows you to explore the park on foot, learn about local plants, animal tracks, birdlife, and the park’s ecosystem from your guide. After the hike, begin the drive back to Jimma. Arrive in the afternoon and check in at Haile Resort Jimma, one of the best hotels in the area. Enjoy free time to relax, use the resort facilities, or take a short walk around the surroundings.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Overnight: Haile Resort Jimma
What's included
- ✓Airport pick up and drop Off
- ✓Private transportation
- ✓Admission fee
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Accommodation
Not included
- ✕Meals
Good to know
Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
From
$950
