Zion Train Lodge | Established Campground

January 5th, 2024 by 2KickAround

This place was such an oasis for us. We’d had a long ride and we had a very warm welcome from Sandrine and Alex. The entire property was so beautiful and well maintained. There was a lovely garden and a nice covered area to sit and chill during the day/evening. We stayed in one of the rooms (1400 w/ breakfast) but there is plenty of space for camping as well. Room was very comfortable we slept great. The bathroom is just outside the room, very clean. The shower is an outside shower with hot water and wonderful paintings inside. You look up and see banana leaves and birds. The food was some of the best food we’ve had! Sandrine was using ingredients right from the garden, it was so fresh and delicious. We learned a lot about the Rastafarian history from other locals that came by. We hope we can come back again!

March 6th, 2023 by jeanladislas.calloch

Best option in the area. Very quiet. Room available for 1000 birr, or lodge with private bathroom for 2000 birr per night. Camping available for 500 birr pn.

French owner very friendly. Hot shower, clean toilet. No wifi. Cold drink and kitchen available.

January 27th, 2023 by Baloo'stour

Very warm welcome from Sandrine and Alex who will teach you the fabulous history of Shashemene but also make you discover the most beautiful corners of the region. A peaceful stay with our two hosts and the other travellers. Thank you Sandrine and Alex.

October 29th, 2022 by mrwinn13

lovely peaceful place to camp or take a hut. Alex and Sandrine were great knowledgeable hosts. We got some really useful information from them and nothing was too much bother. We intended to stay just 2 days but ended up staying 6. A good area to walk and get the basics bread, eggs veggie etc and a good base to visit the hot springs at Wondo Genet and Lake Shala and lake Chitu. Lots of Rastafarian places to visit in the town. The lodge is a bit difficult to locate but well worth it. Good food and Zorro the Husky is beautiful. We got hook up from a nearby chalet and used to ablutions there too.

April 3rd, 2022 by bf9821

nice place to relax, amenities a bit run down, food is absolutely fantastic

January 15th, 2020 by t_i_g_g_r

Safe gated and guarded compound. Brilliant place to visit and learn about the history of Rastafarian’s who came to Ethiopia since the 60’s. Still run by French Rasta family. ‘Basic room’ is actually very nice with big comfy bed, mosquito net and framed photo of Hallie Selassie above bed. Now 450 birr With breakfast included. Shared toilet and bucket shower. There has been no running water since they came here 15 years ago sadly due to a restriction put on them. Very friendly staff. Good food at restaurant. Meal of rice and assorted veg 75 birr. Cold beers 22 birr. Otherwise shops nearby sell basics (tomato, onion, bread etc). No WiFi in room. Beautiful well maintained garden. Nice place to chill! Follow signs from main road.

January 27th, 2018 by afrika-drimslar.de

Camping and Guesthouse, a bit difficult to find. The Garden itself was okay. Run by French Rastas as stated below. We took a basic Room for 350 Birr per Night. Shared Ablutions, not very clean, cold Bucket Shower only. Food was okay, no WiFi. Lots of young People hanging around and smoking Weed.

October 21st, 2017 by samuel.certain

Very nice place ! Owners are a french rasta family, we had a great time here. What a life experience to quit everything to come here and build a new life!
Good food, hot shower, interresting talk about rasta not only raggae but a lot spiritual inspiration.
Definitly a place to go in Ethiopia

March 2nd, 2017 by Someone's life

Nice chill Rasta place in a hectic town. "campsite" was in the garden between the banana trees, beside the chicken coop and the donkey. Staff were friendly but had to scrounge to find me something to eat. Ablutions were very basic. Not worth 200 Birr.