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the Origin and History of Coffee Dates Back to the 10th Century, and Possibly Earlier with a Number of Reports and Legends Surrounding Its First Use. the Native (undomesticated) Origin of Coffee is Thought to have Been Ethiopia. Ethiopia, is the Original Home of the Coffee (arabica) Plant. Kaffa, the Province in the South-western Highlands Where They First Blossomed, Gave Its Name to Coffee. the Formal Cultivation and Use of Coffee as a Beverage Began Early in the 9th Century. Prior to That, Coffees Trees Grew Wild in the Forests of Kaffa, and May in the Region Were Familiar with the Berries and the Drink. According to Ethiopia’s Ancient History, An Abyssinian Goatherd, Kaldi, Who Lived Around Ad 850, Discovered Coffee. He Observed His Goats Prancing Excitedly and Bleating Loudly After Chewing the Bright Red Berries that Grew On Some Green Bushes Nearby. Kaldi Tried a Few Berries Himself, and Soon Felt a Sense of Elation. He Filled His Pockets with the Berries and Ran Home to Announce His Discovery. At His Wife’s Suggestion, He Took the Berries to the Monks in the Monastery Near Lake Tana, the Source of the Blue Nile River.

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Day wise Itinerary

  • Day 1 : Addis Ababa

    You will be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel. Refresh and begin your sightseeing of Addis with a drive up to mount Entoto for a panoramic view of Addis. Descend down and drive to National museum where you will have a chance to spot the oldest hominids of ‘Lucy’ fossil. Visit and proceed to the Holy Trinity built during the WWII. Then proceed to Ethnographic museum, which use to be the palace of Emperor Hailesellase. To wrap up you drive to merkato, the biggest market in East Africa. Overnight in Addis.

  • Day 2 : Addis Ababa- Jimma

    Early In the morning after breakfast, you will drive to Jimma (345 Km from Addis). On the way you will pass through beautiful landscapes as you drive through the Gibe River Valley. Later, you can visit Jimma Museum and King Abba Jiffar Place. You will have dinner and spend the night at the hotel. Overnight stay in Honey land hotel.

  • Day 3 : Jimma- Bonga

    After an early morning breakfast you will drive to Bonga (125 Kms from Jimma) the birth place of coffee. And upon arrival at Bonga, you will visit to a traditional Kaffa house and learn about the culture of the Kaffa people. You will have lunch at Bonga. After having lunch drive to Ellelo, Adiyo falls, the Dadiben and Gora Hot spring. You will have dinner and spend the night at the hotel. Overnight stay in Kaffa Guest house.

  • Day 4 : Makira

    An early morning trek after breakfast will take you to Mankira, the place where coffee Arabica was discovered. En route visit the ancient Adaracha Medhane Alem church and the Gurguto natural Bridge. You will have dinner and spend the night at the hotel. Overnight stay in Kaffa Guest house.

  • Day 5 : Bebeka

    You will be driven to Bebeka (30 km from Mizan Tefari) right after breakfast. There you will check into a hotel and after a brief break, you will have lunch. Later you will visit the largest Coffee Plantation in Ethiopia (covers some 6,000 hectares and is the largest and oldest Coffee Plantation in Ethiopia). In the evening, you will have dinner and spend the night at the hotel. Overnight stay in Bebeka Guest house, or Camping.

  • Day 6 : Bebeka Coffee Plantation

    In the morning after having breakfast explores the coffee plantation from seedling to Coffee Bean. Taste the Ethiopian Coffee Arabic at Bebeka. Stay the day in Bebeka. Overnight stay in Bebeka Guest house, or Camping.

  • Day 7 : Bebka- Jimma

    In the morning after breakfast you drive back to Jimma. Depending on arrival you can continue a visit to the Jimma attractions. Visit the historical palace of Sultan Abba Jifar (1853 – 1925) that is standing at Jiren. Still stands with its colorful architectural beauty. And continue your visit to Jimma museum that displays most of the historical materials of King Abba Jifar, his kingdom and cultural objects of the local Oromo people and that of the other ethnic groups around Kaffa. Overnight stay in Honey land hotel, Jimma.

  • Day 8 : Jimma-Addis Ababa- Departure

    In the morning, you will have breakfast and drive back to Addis Ababa. You will have lunch at Woliso. You will arrive in Addis Ababa late afternoon and you will do some shopping for souvenirs. In the evening attend a folkloric dinner where you will have a chance to taste several national dishes and watch dances of the various ethnic groups of Ethiopia. The traditional coffee ceremony will also be served. Later you will be transferred to the airport for your departure.

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Inclusions

  • Hotel
  • Sightseeing

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Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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