Coffee Tour to Southern Ethiopia – 7 Days
7 days
All Months
Ethiopia is The Origin of Coffee. Abyssinia, now Ethiopia, is the original home of the coffee (arabica) plant. Kaffa, the province in the southwestern highlands where they first bloomed, gave its name to coffee. The formal cultivation and use of coffee as a beverage began early in the 9th century.
Day 1 – Drive to Jimma via Woliso from Addis Ababa
Day 2 – Journey to Keffa, the origin of Arabica Coffee
Visiting Keffa area coffee farms and coffee union then testing the best coffee this place is the origin of coffee Arabica then drive back to Jimma.
Overnight in Honey land Hotel, Jimma.
Day 3 – Day trip to the largest coffee farm in Ethiopia, Bebeka
Visiting Bebeka area coffee farms which is the largest coffee farm in Ethiopia, testing the best coffee, drive back to Jima.
Overnight in Honey land Hotel, Jimma.
Day 4 – Drive to Awassa via Sodo
On the way Watching the evergreen area coffee farms and other farms.
Overnight stay at Haile Resort or similar, Awassa.
Day 5 – Travel to Yirga Cheffe
Drive to the Yirga Chaffe area visit coffee farms and coffee union then test the best coffee proceed driving to Yirgalem town.
Overnight stay at Aregash Lodge, Yirgalem.
Day 6 – Day Excursion to Aleta Wendo
Visiting Aleta Wendo area coffee farms and coffee union then testing the best coffee, and drive back to Yirgalem.
Overnight stay at Aregash Lodge, Yirgalem.
Day 7 – Return drive to Addis Ababa-Departure
Drive back to Addis Ababa we make a stop at Ziway for lunch then proceed driving. if you arrive earlier than expected, you will have the chance to visit the Ethiopian commodity exchange (ECX) then you will attend our farewell party at a cultural restaurant with the traditional dance.
End of 7 Days – Coffee Tour.
