Ethiopia's Elephant Kingdom: 500 Wild Elephants & Crater Lakes
Welcome to Chebera Churchura National Park, one of Ethiopia's best-kept wildlife secrets. Located in the remote southwest near Jimma, this 1,250-square-kilometer park is home to over 500 wild African elephants – one of the largest elephant populations in Ethiopia. But that is not all. You will find lion, leopard, buffalo, hippo, crocodile, and the rare Swayne's hartebeest. The park also contains four stunning crater lakes (Keriballa, Koka, and Shasho), 49 perennial rivers, natural hot springs, and the thundering Barbo Waterfall. At Monpays Tours, we offer game drives, boat trips, hiking, and camping in this untouched wilderness. Celebrate 20 years with an elephant safari that rivals anywhere in Africa.
The Elephant Herds – Over 500 elephants, best viewed at the crater lakes during the dry season
Crater Lake Keriballa – The largest lake in the park, with hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife
Barbo Waterfall – A thundering waterfall (40 meters) with a pool for swimming
Toshima Hot Springs – Natural geothermal pools, safe for bathing
The Riverine Forests – Home to lion, leopard, and buffalo
The Open Grasslands – For Swayne's hartebeest, buffalo, and birdwatching
The Park's Viewpoints – Panoramic views of the crater lakes and surrounding mountains
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