Embark on a captivating 3-day Yirgalem Coffee Tour through Ethiopia’s renowned Sidama coffee region. Starting from Addis Ababa, this tour takes you south to the lush highlands of Yirgalem home to some of the finest shade-grown Arabica coffee in the world. Experience every step of the coffee making process, from farm to cup, while immersing yourself in local culture, forest landscapes, and traditional hospitality. Ideal for coffee lovers, nature enthusiasts, and cultural explorers alike.
In general this three-day tour is a quiet retreat that blends nature, coffee culture, and local tradition. From bird-rich lakes and scenic roads to plantation life and Sidama-style relaxation, it offers a restorative escape from the city with just the right pace to unwind.
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After breakfast, you depart the capital for the lush landscapes of southern Ethiopia. En route, you’ll stop at Lake Ziway, a haven for waterbirds and a great spot for photography. Continuing on, you’ll enjoy a lakeside lunch in Hawassa before heading into the green hills. Soon, you’ll arrive at Aregash Lodge a peaceful hideaway featuring colorful traditional bamboo huts surrounded by coffee trees. Settle in, unwind, and soak in the calm surroundings of the plantation.
Spend a full day at leisure, relaxing on your veranda, wandering through the coffee groves, or exploring nearby Sidama villages. The lodge offers the chance to participate in nature walks, observe local birdlife, or simply take in the forest ambiance as you sip freshly brewed coffee. This day is all about immersing yourself in the rhythms of rural Ethiopian life.
After a restful morning and hearty breakfast, you’ll bid farewell to Yirgalem and make your way back to Addis Ababa. The route offers another pleasant stop for lunch and possibly some final moments of scenic beauty before arriving in the early evening at your hotel or the airport.
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Serina hotel ( 4rth floor),
Bekelech St, 2Q4M+RV8,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
+251 91 355 0959
+251 91 156 0986
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