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An immersive pilgrimage for coffee enthusiasts, baristas, and curious adventurers to the ancient home of Coffea Arabica. Explore mist-shrouded cloud forests where wild coffee trees grow naturally under towering canopies.
From the royal kingdom of Kaffa to the high altitudes of Yirgacheffe and Sidama, discover the living heritage, harvesting traditions, and artisanal processing that make Ethiopian coffees the most celebrated on earth.
Drive southwest to Jimma, the historical capital of the Kingdom of Jimma. Stop at roadside coffee cooperatives and visit the hilltop palace of King Abba Jifar, built in 1878 from indigenous timber.
Enter the sacred birthplace of coffee. In the village of Mankira, stand beside wild indigenous coffee trees growing in their natural ecosystem under canopy trees draped in epiphytes.
Hike to hidden waterfalls and sacred hot springs nestled deep within the rainforest. Discover how forest honey and wild spices intercrop with natural coffee.
Scenic transition drive linking western coffee origins with the southern highland coffee belt. Check into the premier lakeside resort in Hawassa.
Witness fishermen bringing in fresh tilapia and catfish at sunrise. Proceed to Yirgalem to explore high-grade washed and natural Sidama coffee production.
Explore the volcanic soils and high elevations that give Yirgacheffe beans their famed citrusy and floral cupping notes.
Immerse in the peaceful coffee forest atmosphere of Aregash Lodge with Hyena feeding at dusk.
Wrap up your journey in Addis Ababa with export-grade vacuum-sealed beans and an authentic farewell dinner.
