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What makes the construction of this lodge
different is that all the construction inputs are
organic, and have been exploited and produced
from the local sources by the farmers. The
greenery landscape coupled with the varieties
of indigenous plant species surrounding the
lodge is so breathtaking and marvelous.

Their goal is to enable villagers to improve
their living conditions and they hope to build
a school for the village children in the coming
years. They already have the support of a small
German NGO called Enat Ethiopia and built a
grinding mill run by the farmers’ cooperative
with the initial support of the German Embassy
Addis Ababa.

The Mulu Eco Lodge is not only the ideal place
to rest and walk while admiring the landscape,
but also to meet local communities. Indeed,
very quickly, visitors will be part of the family.
For example, the Gojo for cooking is open to
the outside and allows visitors to participate in
the preparation of meals of traditional cuisine
based on Injera (large pancake made of Teff, a
local cereal). The Gojo for the common dining
room not only welcomes travelers but is also a
meeting place for locals. Immersion with local
communities is at its maximum.

The Mulu Eco Lodge is made up of several
traditional round huts known as Gojo Bet, built
of dried soil with a thatched roof, scattered over
a huge field. The Gojo Betoch for travelers
are very spacious and some are decorated in
a very original way with multicolored pieces
of recycled glass bottles, which gives them,
from the inside a little magical light. Moreover
everything is thought to protect and respect the
environment: permaculture concepts, compost,
and beehive for the production of honey, solar
electricity, and dry toilets.

Trekking in the surrounding mountains,
horseback riding, participation in local
ceremonies, observation of flora and fauna
(birds, monkeys), visits of the village houses,
school, and participation in local daily
Photo by Mulu Eco Lodges
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