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Susan’s Highland LodgeSouthern Ethiopia
Susan's Highland Lodge at golden hour above misty green highland valleys

A Private Highland Escape

Find Your PeaceAbove the Ordinary.

Discover the beauty of nature, the comfort of exceptional hospitality, and the quiet luxury of a stay at Susan’s Highland Lodge.

Susan's Highland Lodge reception building and stone driveway surrounded by lush highlands

Welcome to the Lodge

A Place to Slow Down.

Surrounded by the beauty of the highlands, Susan’s Highland Lodge offers a peaceful escape where nature, thoughtful hospitality, and memorable experiences come together.

4

Hectare estate

56

Guest rooms

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Highland views

Experiences

Days shaped by nature.

Walk, wander, gather and unwind. A few of the ways guests may spend their time with us.
All Experiences
Morning light on a forest trail through tall eucalyptus trees

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Highland Nature Walks

Wander shaded trails beneath mature trees and discover the quiet rhythm of the highlands.

Wooden bench on a ridge overlooking highland valleys at sunrise

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Scenic Viewpoints

Find a still moment above the valleys as morning mist lifts and the light turns gold.

Candlelit outdoor dinner table on the garden lawn at dusk

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Outdoor Dining

Candlelit evenings in the garden, shared plates and conversation under open skies.

Traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony with a clay jebena in the garden

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Local Culture

Take part in the warmth of a traditional coffee ceremony and the stories of the region.

Infinity pool with loungers overlooking misty green hills

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Relaxation & Wellness

Slow afternoons by the pool and time set aside simply to rest and restore.

Flowering garden path leading to a timber gazebo at sunset

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Gardens & Landscape

Explore landscaped grounds and mature natural surroundings across our estate.

Architecture & Amenities

Crafted with care, rooted in place.

Stone, timber and mature gardens across a four-hectare estate, with spaces designed for comfort, conversation and calm.
Candlelit lodge restaurant with stone walls and green velvet chairs
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Dining Spaces

Evenings by candlelight

A warm, welcoming dining room where meals are unhurried and every table feels like an occasion.

Lodge reception lounge with rustic stone wall, woven Ethiopian baskets and armchairs
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The Lounge

A fireside to return to

Deep armchairs, crafted textiles and soft lamplight, an easy place to read, talk or simply pause.

Susan's Highland Lodge reception building and stone driveway surrounded by lush highlands
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The Lodge

Stone, timber and shade

Generous verandas open onto the gardens, blurring the line between indoors and the highlands beyond.

Flowering garden path leading to a timber gazebo at sunset
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The Grounds

Gardens entrusted to us

Landscaped paths and mature natural surroundings that we are committed to preserving and celebrating.

Hospitality with Purpose

Impact beyond service.

Every stay helps sustain the humanitarian work of CAI-M, turning exceptional hospitality into opportunity for communities across Southern Ethiopia.

We create exceptional guest experiences, develop our people, support our communities, and care for the natural surroundings entrusted to us.

Our Purpose

Signature Gallery

Moments from the highlands.

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Candlelit lodge restaurant with stone walls and green velvet chairs

Dining

A Taste of the Highlands.

Thoughtfully prepared meals, welcoming spaces, and memorable moments around the table.

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Guest Reflections

Guest reflections

A rare kind of quiet. We arrived tired and left restored, thanks to the gardens, the light in the mornings, and the care in every detail.
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The lodge glowing with lanterns at blue hour beneath the mountains

Reservations

Your Highland Escape Awaits.

Make time for a different kind of getaway.