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Bishangari Lodge
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Resort
Bishangari Lodge
Forest eco lodge of thatched cottages on the shore of Lake Langano
- From Addis
- About 200 km south of Addis Ababa, on Lake Langano
- Rooms
- 2 cottage types
- Town
- Lake Langano
Bishangari Lodge is an eco lodge in forest on the shore of Lake Langano, about 200 km south of Addis Ababa. It has thatched cottages, birds and hippos.
Good for
- Views
- Visitors
- Outdoor seating
- In forest on the shore of Lake Langano
- Two types of thatched cottage
- Guided forest walks and bird watching
- Hippo spotting, swimming, fishing and kayaks
- Campfire in the evening
- Transport from Addis Ababa on request
Facilities
- Parking
- Outdoor seating
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Bird watching
- Kayaks
- Fishing
- Nature trails
- Campfire
Bishangari Lodge is an eco lodge on the shore of Lake Langano in the Rift Valley. It stands in forest and grassland beside the water, away from the busy west shore. Lake Langano is 200 km by road south of Addis Ababa. People go for birds, forest walks and quiet, not for pools and music.
What to do
Guests walk the forest paths with a guide to see birds and monkeys. Hippos live in this part of the lake, and the lodge takes guests to look for them. Guests also swim, fish and go out in kayaks. In the evening the lodge lights a campfire.
Rooms
There are two types of cottage. The Lakeside Godjo is a traditional thatched house near the water, with double or twin beds, a private bathroom with a shower and seats outside. It takes up to four people. The Bishangari Tukul is a smaller round cottage for up to three people. Housekeeping is daily.
Dining
Meals are served among the trees, with a view of the lake. The kitchen serves Ethiopian food. The lodge also has a bar.
Getting there
The lodge arranges transport from Addis Ababa and back. If you drive, go south through Batu and Bulbula on the road to Hawassa and turn off for the far shore of Lake Langano. Parking at the lodge is free.
Good to know
Call +251 91 120 1317 or write to info@bishangarilodge.com. The Addis Ababa office is at the Wollo Sefer roundabout, behind TK Building.
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Frequently asked questions
What rooms does Bishangari Lodge have?
It has the Lakeside Godjo, a thatched house for up to four people, and the Bishangari Tukul, a smaller round cottage for up to three people.
What can you do at Bishangari Lodge?
Walk in the forest, watch birds, look for hippos, swim, fish and go out in a kayak.
Does Bishangari Lodge arrange transport?
Yes. The lodge arranges transport from Addis Ababa and back.
Sources
Profile last reviewed November 12, 2026.
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