Sof Omer Luxury Lodge Set to Advance Ethiopia’s Strategic Plan Reinforcing Tourism as Key Driver OF Economic Growth: PM Abiy

Addis Ababa, October 18, 2025 (ENA)—The Sof Omer Luxury Lodge, now nearing completion, is designed to advance Ethiopia’s Ten-Year Strategic Plan by positioning tourism as a key driver of economic growth, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed shared on social media channel today.

Abiy said day one in the Bale Zone has shown us the powerful nexus between natural wonders and development progress.

The Bale Mountains National Park, with its remarkable diversity, continued to be one of the cornerstones of our tourism pillar.

The Sof Omer Luxury Lodge potential will soon be strengthened by the completion of the Dinsho Lodge, located at the heart of the park, the premier added.

The lodge will elevate visitors’ experiences at the Sof Omer Cave,  offering premium accommodation and leisure facilities – complemented by the Sof Omer Cave Development Project.

In the realm of road infrastructure, the Robe–Goro–Sof Omer–Ginir Junction Road Upgrading Project plays a vital role in linking the highly productive agricultural zones of East Bale and Bale with central Ethiopia. 

This connection not only improves accessibility and economic integration but also facilitates travel between major attractions such as the Sof Omer Cave and Bale Mountains National Park. 

Built to high standards with dual asphalt concrete layers, the project covers 29 kilometers of urban and rural roads, including five bridges ranging from 12 to 140 meters in length.

"We concluded the day with a review of the Weib River Flood Control Project, which aims to regulate water flow inside the Sof Omer Cave, ensuring year-round accessibility and safeguarding the cave’s ecosystem," he said.

Together, these initiatives reflect our unwavering commitment to sustainable development, he pointed out.