7-Day Camping Tour in the Western Highlands from Addis Ababa
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7-Day Camping Tour in the Western Highlands from Addis Ababa
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20 Dec
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21 Dec
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22 Dec
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7-Day Camping Tour in the Western Highlands from Addis Ababa
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INR 1,82,745
Highlights
On this trip, you will see the palace of Abba Jiffar, the last independent King of Jimma, visit the stunningly beautiful Kafa Biosphere Reserve, the birthplace of coffee, tour the Bebeke Coffee Estate - the largest in Ethiopia and meet people of the Surma and Dizi tribes and learn about their ways of life.
Itinerary
Addis Ababa to Jimma
Gurage
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeLeaving Addis Ababa, you will start the journey south west to Jimma. On the way, you'll see villages of the Gurage and Oromo people, and the land that they traditionally farm.Jimma
3 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeIn the afternoon, you'll arrive in Jimma where you'll stay overnight- AccommodationsOvernight in a hotel in JimmaFood And DrinksLunchDinner
Jimma to Mizan Tefari
Jimma Museum
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedYou'll spend the morning exploring Jimma, including a visit to the Jimma Museum.Aba Jifar Palace
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAbba Jiffar was the last independent King of Jimma, and a selection of his personal effects are on display at the museum, along with some interesting ethnographic displays relating to local cultures. Abba Jiffar's palace was built during the early years of his reign at a cost of 400kg of gold and 65,000 Maria Theresa dollars (money obtained largely through the King's active involvement in the slave trade).Kafa Biosphere Reserve
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedFrom Jimma, you will continue the journey west, passing through the Kafa Biosphere Reserve and stopping at Kafa village. The Kafa Biosphere Reserve contains the last remaining Ethiopian subtropical moist forests of any size and is a biodiversity hotspot, containing more than 5,000 species of plants. The forest is managed by community-based committees and is also renowned for its abundance of sustainable non-timber forest products including coffee, forest cardamon, forest pepper and honey. It contains natural features such as hot springs and waterfalls and is a haven for monkeys and birds, many of which remain undocumented.Wishwish
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeContinuing the journey to Mizan Tefari, you will pass through more scenic countryside and a huge tea plantation at Wushwush.Mizan Teferi
3 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeOvernight in a hotel in Mizan Tefari.- AccommodationsOvernight in a hotel in Mizan TefariFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Mizan Tefari to Kibish
Bebeka Coffee Estate
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedFrom Mizan Tefari, you will follow the remote road towards the village of Kibish, stopping on the way at the Bebeka Coffee Estate. This is the largest coffee plantation in Ethiopia, covering 6,500 ha, and is home to an interesting variety of bird life.Dima
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeFrom Bebeke, the road descends into more open savannah with tall acacia trees and bands of riparian woodland supporting rich bird life. You will pass through the small market town of Dima, as well as traditional villages, and you may well see Surma men herding their cattle.Kibish
3 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeOvernight camping near Kibish.- AccommodationsOvernight camping near KibishFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Kibish
Kibish
8 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeYou'll spend the day exploring the village of Kibish and meeting the Surma people (also known as the Suri). The Surma are agro-pastoralists, with the women traditionally taking care of the household and the land, and the men taking care of the livestock. Young boys and unmarried men spend much of the year in temporary grazing camps, returning to the established settlements only for ceremonial events and to collect food supplies. The Surma are similar in appearance to the Mursi, with their most noticeable feature being the lip-plates worn by the women. They also practise the art of body painting, mixing different coloured clays with water. The men of the Surma take part in ritual stick fights using long wooden poles, called Donga. Fights are held so that young men can prove themselves to the girls and find a wife. They are also used to settle disputes between individuals, clans, or even whole villages. Overnight camping near Kibish.- AccommodationsA second night camping near KibishFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Kibish to Tum
Maji
3 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeFrom Kibish, you will travel to Tum, spending the day meeting members of the Surma and Dizi tribes. The Dizi people live in the highlands around Maji and Hanna and cultivate the land, and have traditionally been looked down on by the Surma because of their lack of cattle wealth.St. Hanna Church | ቅድስት ሃና ቤተክርስቲያን
3 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedFrom Kibish, you will travel to Tum, spending the day meeting members of the Surma and Dizi tribes. The Dizi people live in the highlands around Maji and Hanna and cultivate the land, and have traditionally been looked down on by the Surma because of their lack of cattle wealth.TUM
3 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedOvernight camping near Tum.- AccommodationsOvernight camping near TumFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Tum to Jimma
Jimma
3 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeFrom Tum, you will complete the circuit back to Jimma, passing through lands occupied by the Menit, Bench and Kefa people. Overnight in a hotel in Jimma.- AccommodationsOvernight in a hotel in JimmaFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Jimma to Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeFrom Jimma, you will make the return journey to Addis Ababa, arriving in the late afternoon.- Food And DrinksBreakfastLunch
What's included
INCLUDED
Private transportation
Lunch (7)
Dinner (6)
Tents, mattresses and camping equipment provided, but please bring your own sleeping bag
Breakfast (6)
NOT INCLUDED
Gratuities
Please bring your own sleeping bag
Alcoholic beverages
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Location
Address
Gurage, Ethiopia
Provider
Venture Ethiopia
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