For travelers who dream of experiencing a wild, untouched Africa without the crowds, Chebera Churchura National Park offers a breathtaking adventure. Tucked away in Southwest Ethiopia, this 1,200 km² sanctuary is home to over 800 elephants, making it Ethiopia’s premier elephant stronghold. Dense montane forests, open grasslands, crystal-clear rivers, and natural hot springs form a dramatic backdrop for one of Africa’s last undiscovered safari destinations.
Chebera Churchura is often compared to Serengeti in Tanzania, yet here you’ll find solitude and authenticity, with very few tourists. The park also shelters lions, leopards, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, and diverse antelope species, as well as over 300 species of birds. Beyond the wildlife, the park offers hot spring valleys, jungle waterfalls, and cultural encounters with nearby Kaffa and Dawro communities — the birthplace of coffee culture.
This 7-day expedition with Dejene Ethiopia Tours combines walking safaris, game drives, river explorations, and cultural immersion, offering you the rare chance to step into Ethiopia’s wild south in comfort and safety.
Embark on a 7-day safari through Ethiopia’s hidden Serengeti. Track elephants on foot, camp by rivers, soak in natural hot springs, and discover a wilderness where lions still roar and the forests remain untouched.
While most travelers only know Ethiopia for its historic north or tribal south, Chebera Churchura is Ethiopia’s secret safari jewel. Unlike crowded East African parks, here you’ll explore landscapes where wildlife still roams freely and cultural traditions remain untouched. With Dejene Ethiopia Tours, you’ll have the chance to experience elephants, lions, and leopards in complete solitude — a privilege almost impossible elsewhere in Africa.
Highlights
- Explore Chebera Churchura, Ethiopia’s premier elephant park.
- Witness herds of elephants in lush grasslands and forest clearings.
- - Guided **walking safaris** with rangers — track lions, leopards, and buffalo. -
- Relax in natural hot springs deep in the forest.
- Spot hippos and crocodiles on river walks.
- Birdwatching paradise — hornbills, kingfishers, and fish eagles.
- Cultural visits with nearby Kaffa people, the original home of coffee.
- Off-the-beaten-path safari with very few other travelers.
