Chebera Safari Lodge
Established in 2015, Chebera Safari Lodge is the only lodge located within Ethiopia’s Chebera Churchura National Park, one of the country’s most remarkable and relatively untouched protected areas.
The only lodge
set within the untouched beauty of Chebera Churchura National Park in the Southwest region.
The lodge offers an exclusive gateway to one of the country’s most unspoiled natural treasures, where comfort blends seamlessly with raw wilderness. Enjoy sweeping panoramic views, close wildlife encounters, and a crowd-free atmosphere far from the busy safari circuits of East Africa.
With immersive safari experiences and inspiring landscapes, every moment is crafted for true nature lovers. Discover where hospitality meets the authentic, rare, and unforgettable.
It can easily be accessed either by the Addis-Jimma-Ameya road (around 110 km south of Jimma) or from Bonga. Other access roads can be used : from Jinka, from Arba Minch and from Sodo. We organize transportation from Jimma airport to Chebera Safari Lodge.
In the Heart of the Chebera Chuchura National Park
Chebera Churchura is Ethiopia’s best-preserved national park located within the western side of the central Omo Gibe basin, in between Dawro zone and Konta Special Woreda of the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Regional State of Ethiopia.
Chebera Churchura provides refuge to 37 species of larger mammals. Besides Elephants, the park has populations of Buffalo, Greater Kudu, Defassa Waterbuck, Lion, Leopard, Serval Cats, Hippopotamus and Warthog. It also has 230 species of birds of which 5 are endemic to Ethiopia. The national park covers a total area of 11,900ha with elevations ranging from 500-2000m asl.
Experience an unforgettable safari adventure in the heart of our beautiful National Park
Comfortable ecologic accomodation
Chebera Safari Lodge offers 10 elegant and comfortable rooms, each featuring a private bathroom and crafted using carefully selected local materials that blend harmoniously with the surrounding environment.
Designed for couples, families, and solo travellers alike, our lodge invites guests to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with what truly matters in an exceptional natural setting.
The Best Ethiopian's Safari Experience
The Chebera Safari Lodge is the only lodge inside Ethiopia’s relatively untouched, recently discovered and rich wilderness national park.
Chebera Safari Lodge is a private and intimate lodge in the heart of Ethiopia’s best-preserved Chebera Churchura National Park. Our lodge provides unmatched guest experience where nature and comfort cohabit, coexist and flourish.
If you ever imagined to wake up in sumptuous comfort within the lap of nature; looking out of the window and seeing only untamed green wilderness; seeing not a stunted concrete skyline, but lush treetops alive with birdsong; finding animals of the jungle roaming free in their natural habitat, just a few hundred meters from you; book a stay with us.
At Chebera Safari Lodge we are committed to reconnect you with nature whilst providing a friendly, authentic and professional service.
All the Essentials for a Authentic & Ecologic Stay
A complete escape immersed in nature.
We are committed to sustainable tourism and are proud to take an active role in preserving the natural ecology of Ethiopia’s distinguished national park. As part of our sustainability journey, we abide by these daily practices and continue to search for new ways to help protect the natural beauty of the Chebera Churchura National Park.
Hospitality
The authentic service of our lodge is anchored by an engaging friendly atmosphere, great value for money and professionalism.
Community
Our lodge is rooted into the communal values and traditional wildlife preservation practices as employed by generations of community settlers.
Sustainability
Our lodge lives up-to a high sustainable standard to maintain harmonious existence between nature and humans.
Ecology
Our lodge focuses on minimizing the negative effect lodging has on the environment and positively contribute to conservation efforts.
Energy Efficiency
Energy saving bulbs are used throughout our lodge. All electrical equipment’s in our lodge are completely switched off when we do not have guests staying. We encourage guests and our staff to use reduced electricity and be conscious of visual pollution.
Local Sourcing
During the creation of the Chebera Safari Lodge, we sourced full construction materials from local suppliers. We continue to support the local business community by sourcing ingredients including seasonal fruits. We encourage our guests to experience the market produce and the delicious variety of local artisan foods available.
Organic food
We are committed to offer health-conscious cuisine accented with goods grown in our leafy garden and bee farm. We use traditional agricultural practices to grow a wide assortment of fruits, vegetables and herbs.
Wildlife conservation
Supporting the protection of wildlife within the lodge grounds and throughout Chebera Churchura National Park through responsible tourism and conservation efforts.
Nature protection
Committed to preserving the pristine natural environment within the lodge and across the national park through sustainable practices and respect for nature.
Culinary experiences
Culinary At Chebera Safari Lodge: Enjoy a various amount of dining options from Ethiopia.
Local Activities
Guests staying at Chebera Safari Lodge are faced with many wild life adventures to spend the day.
Trekking to discover hot and cold natural springs, beautiful crater lakes, bird watching, observe African Animals, Cultural Encounters & Local Traditions, these are just a few of the choices on offer.
Our lodge is family owned & operated. Meet our team :
