Duration
5-Day
Accra, Ethiopia
A Journey that takes you where coffee originated and deeper into forest coffee plantation areas to discover more and what makes this nation so unique among the coffee-growing countries. You will examine both the long history of coffee and the current situation of coffee in this country in East Africa.
Plan snapshot
Duration
5-Day
Route
Addis Ababa to Addis Ababa (City)
Via Awasa (City), Yirga Alem (Town)
Country & park
Ethiopia
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
18 years
Activities
game drives
Accommodation
Monarch Parkview Hotel - Mid-range hotel in Addis Ababa (City) – All Meals Included
Meals
All Meals Included; Meals at Own Expense
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
EUR
Rates
EUR
Before booking
Quote flow
This mid-range tour uses lodges and hotels.
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.
Day 1
Mid-range hotel in Addis Ababa (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 2
Mid-range hotel in Awasa (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3-4
Mid-range lodge in Yirga Alem (Town) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
(No accommodation)
Meals at Own Expense
Tour step
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Arrival in Addis in the morning at Bole Airport. You will have a meet and greet at the airport by the driver and your local guide. Then, transfer to the hotel. You'll have a rest in the morning. After lunch, you visit the Entoto Mountains, where Emperor Menelik founded the capital, Addis Ababa, in 1887. You visit the Entoto Maryam Church and the Memorial Museum, and enjoy the panoramic view of Addis. On the way back, you will visit the oldest coffee house in Addis called Tomoca. You'll transfer to the hotel for a refresh. In the evening, you'll enjoy a traditional dinner. Mid-range hotel located in Addis Ababa (City) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 2
In the morning, you drive to Hawassa via Rift Valley Lakes such as Ziway, referred to as the bird watchers’ paradise. Then short stop at Shashamane town, which is famous for being the settlement of many Rastafarians from Jamaica and other countries. They worship Emperor Haileselassie I (former name Rastafari) as their savior and Ethiopia as their paradise. Then, further drive 25KM to Hawassa for an overnight stay. Mid-range hotel located in Awasa (City) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 3
After breakfast, attend the daily local fresh fish market on the shores of Lake Hawassa. This market will be a truly local experience as you observe people enjoying different varieties of fish, including the Ethiopian version of “Sushi”. You will also be able to spot a number of aquatic birds. Then, drive to Yirgalem. Your destination today is Aregash Lodge, nestled between coffee fields and lush vegetation. The bamboo-thatched tukuls are built in the style of traditional regional Sidama village houses. The nearby forest is home to a diverse and prolific flora, which harbors over 100 species of birds and mammals. The coffee plantation and the nightly visits (and sounds) of Hyenas are additional attractions to be found in the surrounding area. Mid-range lodge located in Yirga Alem (Town) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 4
You will enjoy your breakfast at the lodge before driving to the Yirgachafe area, where a world renowned varieties of Ethiopian coffee is grown — enjoy visiting several coffee cooperatives. In the afternoon, you drive to Langano. After checking into your resort, you will head to the lakeside in the late afternoon to admire the gorgeous sunset over beautiful Lake Langano. Mid-range lodge located in Yirga Alem (Town) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 5
Today, you will return to Addis Ababa. On the way, you will visit the Abijatta-Shala National Park. Lake Shala is a very deep crater lake (over 260 meters deep!), and Lake Abijatta is a soda lake, which attracts thousands of flamingos. After the visit, continue driving back to Addis Ababa. In the evening, a farewell party dinner invitation by Finot Tour Ethiopia with a cultural dinner and traditional special buffet, and local drinks to experience Ethiopia’s cultural meals and drinks. Here you will enjoy and experience several traditional dances from all over Ethiopia. After the farewell dinner party, we will transfer you to Bole International Airport for your international departure. Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Tour step
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
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
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Offered by
Finot Tour Ethiopia is your option for a responsible and nature friendly tour in Ethiopia. We are always available to serve you the tour experience of your dreams. Our tour programs are flexible; you can feel free to make your own ideal tour package and then contact us for any information. If you are interested in History, Culture, Nature, Bird watching, Trekking, Adventure, Documentary Films, Rafting, Biking, Volcano and sightseeing, you will contact us for further information.
Office In
Ethiopia
Size
20-50 employees (Founded in 2011)
Tour Types
Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Djibouti, Ethiopia
Traveler feedback
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Our tour preferences were very well combined, we received a very detailed tour description for the 4 weeks in advance, which then also took place as planned, with a fair value of money . The communication was perfect. Flights, hotels, visits to attractions, entrances, and transportation were very well organized and coordinated. Our tour guide Haile was very friendly, absolutely reliable, and trustworthy. On-site, he has a good network, the local guides, and drivers were also always very good. Our safety was Haile's top priority. We can wholeheartedly recommend Finot Tours Ethiopia.
Michaela · Germany
Great experience! My wife and me did a 13-day long tour of Harar, Bale mountain an Omo valley and considering the very high quality of both the guides and the tour itself we felt we got our money's worth. Hailemeskel of Finot Tour Ethiopia has specially for us developed great tour itinerary! We have a good 4WD car and accommodation in nice hotels and lodges. Our main guide and driver Lmuel, was fantastic. He's very knowledgeable and has a very nice attitude towards guests! We discussed various aspects of life and nature in Ethiopia and we began to feel him as a friend. Both gentlemen were very kind and nice and they made our experience so wonderful. So it really feels like we made friends and it made us feel as if we weren't just tourists. All in all this was an amazing experience. We highly recommend Finot Tour Ethiopia. Thank you very much Haile and Lmuel!
Stanislav Moynov · Bulgaria
Traveling with Finot is a great, real adventure. A great guide with good contacts in the places you visit. Thanks to this, we were able to see more interesting things than others. Trip to the tribes of the Omo Valley.
Piotr Banasik · Poland
My six day trip to the Lower Omo Valley was very interesting and well organized. A good guide (Danny), a comfortable car and nice lodges/hotels made the trip most enjoyable. Danny's knowledge about culture and nature was great. He also knew the names of all the birds we saw which I appreciated. Since I was a solo guest we also had a flexible schedule. From time to time we also met friendly Haile who travelled with another group. Since all costs were included I did not have to think about paying local guides etc. But they all appreciate a small tip. I can highly recommend Finot Tour.
Rolf · Sweden
Practical answers
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in Euros (EUR).
This tour is unavailable for children.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Monarch Parkview Hotel - Mid-range hotel in Addis Ababa (City) – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included
This tour starts and ends in Addis Ababa
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
This tour is offered by Finot Tour Ethiopia, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Finot Tour Ethiopia.
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