Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival and Addis Ababa City Tour

   • Begin a guided tour of Addis Ababa, visiting Merkato to experience vibrant local trade and daily life.
   • Explore the National Museum of Ethiopia to see archaeological treasures and ancient artefacts.
   • Enjoy traditional Ethiopian music and Eskista dance in the evening.
   • Savour authentic Ethiopian cuisine at a cultural restaurant.

2. Day 2: Drive to Jimma via Woliso and Coffee Experience

   • Travel from Addis Ababa to Jimma through scenic central highlands.
   • Visit a traditional Gurage village and learn about culture, architecture, and community life.
   • Continue to Jimma for the evening.

3. Day 3: Visit Kaffa Coffee Region and Return to Jimma

   • Journey to the Kaffa region, birthplace of Coffee Arabica.
   • Explore wild coffee forests, farms, and a regional coffee union.
   • Learn about cultivation, harvesting, and processing techniques.
   • Taste freshly brewed Ethiopian coffee before returning to Jimma.

4. Day 4: Day Trip to Bebeka Coffee Plantation

   • Travel to Bebeka, the largest coffee plantation in Ethiopia.
   • Discover large-scale production from cultivation to processing.
   • Enjoy coffee tasting at the source.
   • Return to Bonga while appreciating scenic countryside views.

5. Day 5: Drive to Wolaita Sodo through Scenic Highlands

   Drive via Jimma and pass evergreen plantations and rural farmland.

   Admire the landscapes of Koysha and Kembata regions.

   Capture beautiful countryside scenes along the route.

   Arrive in Wolaita Sodo for the night.

6. Day 6: Yirgacheffe Coffee Region and Drive to Dilla

   • Travel to the renowned Yirgacheffe coffee zone.
   • Visit farms and a coffee union to understand traditional methods.
   • Experience guided coffee tasting at the source.
   • Continue onward to Dilla.

7. Day 7: Aleta Wendo Coffee Experience and Overnight in Yirgalem

   • Drive to the Aleta Wendo coffee area.
   • Visit farms and a regional union to learn about local practices.
   • Join a tasting session featuring premium Ethiopian coffee.
   • Return to Yirgalem for overnight.

8. Day 8: Trip to Lake Langano and Abijatta Shalla National Park

   • Travel to Lake Langano for relaxation and nature experiences.
   • Explore Abijatta Shalla National Park and its Rift Valley lakes.
   • Observe wildlife, bird species, and volcanic landscapes.
   • Spend the evening by the lakeside.

9. Day 9: Return Drive to Addis Ababa and Departure

   • Travel back to Addis Ababa with a stop at Ziway for lunch.
   • Visit the Ethiopian Commodity Exchange to understand national trade.
   • Enjoy a farewell cultural dinner with music and dance.
   • Transfer for departure.