Chebera Safari Lodge
Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.
Bonga, Ethiopia
EMPTYJET Consensus
91.0 / 100
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Best for
- safari
- adventure
- couples
- remote escape
About Chebera Safari Lodge
Chebera Safari Lodge is a safari property in Bonga, Ethiopia, located within Chebera Churchura National Park. The lodge opened 2015 and operates safari game drives as its primary activity. It arranges airport transfer services and organizes transportation from Jimma Airport (JIM), which is 77 km from the property. The lodge presents an authentic wildlife experience focused on park-based excursions and guided game drives. Operations emphasise access to the park’s wildlife through scheduled safari activities and coordinated transfers for arriving guests.
Why it stands out
EMPTYJET for its location inside Chebera Churchura National Park, on-site safari game drives and organised airport transfer from Jimma Airport (JIM). The lodge’s in-park position and safari focus align with EMPTYJET’s interest in specialist safari properties.
Key facts
- Opened / renovated
- 2015
- Type
- Safari
Amenities
Verified 20 Aug 2026Activities
- Safari game drives — evidence: Chebera Safari Lodge is the only lodge located within Ethiopia’s Chebera Churchura National Park
Services
- Airport transfer — evidence: We organize transportation from Jimma airport to Chebera Safari Lodge
Safari
Verified 20 Aug 2026Services
Verified 20 Aug 2026Location
7.2667, 36.2500 · approximatePosition is approximate (city centre); exact coordinates are pending verification.
Nearest airports
Straight-line distance from the hotel; transfer times are rough estimates.
| Code | Airport | Distance | Transfer | Fly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JIMprimary | Jimma AirportJimma · Medium | 77 km | ≈ 110 min | Fly here |
| MTF | Mizan Teferi AirportMizan Teferi · Small | 84 km | ≈ 119 min | Fly here |
| TIE | Tippi AirportTippi · Small | 92 km | ≈ 130 min | Fly here |
| AWA | Hawassa International AirportHawassa · Large | 238 km | ≈ 319 min | Fly here |
Sources+
- Official hotel websiteOfficial4 fields