Mark E
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After much of it was burned down, the family have rebuilt most of Aregash Lodge, which now has 12 beautifully-furnished tukuls spread along the slope, with forest all around on the 12 hectare site. They have around 15 hyenas in this small park, and they have planted thousands of indigenous and endemic trees over the years. More than 200 species of bird have been seen in the grounds.||This is a real alternative to some of the Awassa hotels (it's 75 mins away by car) and a great night stop on the way south or north.||The restaurant has a small, but well prepared selection of dishes, but if you order ahead they can cook a bigger variety (including Greek and Italian food).||Gregory and his son Andrea and the staff are all helpful, smiling and are genuinely a caring bunch. You feel like this is really your home as much as theirs and this is rare in the modern world.||Note that this area, at altitude, can be quite cold at night. Bring a jumper!||A number of activities and tours can be arranged.||Currently $50/night for a tukul.
