Chebera Churchura National Park

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À propos Chebera Churchura National Park

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.

Points forts

Ce qui le rend unique

Track over 500 wild African elephants on morning and evening game drives

Cruise the crater lakes to spot hippos, crocodiles, and hundreds of waterbirds

Trek to the Barbo Waterfall and swim in the pool below

Soak in natural hot springs (Toshima and Nechwuha) deep inside the park

Search for lion, leopard, and buffalo in the riverine forests

Stay at the park's eco-lodge, inside the wilderness

Photograph elephants drinking at the water's edge at sunset

Les incontournables

Principales attractions

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

Quand partir

Meilleure période pour visiter

October to February (Dry season – excellent wildlife viewing, animals gather at water sources). March to May (Small rains – the landscape is green, elephants are still visible). Avoid June to September (Heavy rains – roads become impassable).

Experiences

Activities

Morning and evening game drives (the best time for elephants) Boat trip on Lake Keriballa (for hippos, crocodiles, and birds) Trek to Barbo Waterfall (1–2 hours from the park headquarters) Soaking in Toshima Hot Springs Birdwatching (over 300 species, including endemics) Camping inside the park (for the truly adventurous) Photography of elephants at sunset

S'y rendre

By air + road. Ethiopian Airlines flies daily from Addis Ababa to Jimma Airport (JIM) (1 hour). From Jimma, the park is 133 kilometers south, approximately 3–4 hours by 4x4 vehicle. The final roads are rough – a 4x4 is mandatory. Monpays Tours arranges fly-in or drive-in packages.

Hébergement

Unique/Eco: Chebera Churchura Park Lodge – Basic but comfortable eco-lodge inside the park, with game drives and night safaris arranged.

Camping: Permitted inside the park (bring all gear – a park scout is mandatory).

Alternative: Jimma Central Hotel – Stay in Jimma (3–4 hours from the park) for better amenities, but you will miss the early morning game drives.

Emplacement

South west

Région

South west

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À propos Chebera Churchura National Park

Ce qui le rend unique

Principales attractions

Meilleure période pour visiter

Activities

S'y rendre

Hébergement

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