Lake Ziway (Hara Dembel)
Known locally in Oromifa as Hara Dembel, Lake Ziway is the largest lake in Ethiopia’s Central Rift Valley and a true haven for both nature and culture enthusiasts. Its calm waters support rich biodiversity, including vibrant birdlife, shy hippos, and abundant tilapia fish, famously delicious when grilled and served with fresh lime. Scattered across the […]
Sof Omar Cave System
The Sof Omar Cave System is one of the world’s most spectacular and extensive underground caverns, located in the lowland region of the Bale Mountains in southeastern Ethiopia. Carved by the continuous flow of the Weib (Weyib) River, which originates in Bale Mountains National Park, this extraordinary natural formation offers visitors a truly breathtaking experience […]
Harar Jugol – The Sacred Walled City of Ethiopia
The fortified historic town of Harar, located in eastern Ethiopia, rises dramatically on a high plateau carved by deep gorges and surrounded by vast deserts and savannah landscapes. Known as Harar Jugol, this ancient city is revered as the fourth holiest city of Islam, after Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem, making it one of the most […]
Dirre Sheikh Hussein – Ethiopia’s Sacred Islamic Heritage Site
Ethiopia is a land of extraordinary natural beauty and ancient civilizations. Among its most remarkable treasures are the cultural and historical sites created by early societies, many of which continue to inspire awe and devotion today. One such extraordinary destination is Dirre Sheikh Hussein, one of the most important Islamic heritage and pilgrimage sites in […]
Lake Awasa
Located some 300 kilometers from the capital Addis Abeba, the city of Awasa attracts tourists mainly because of its beautiful lake. Awasa is better developed in terms of accommodation and infrastructure because of its tourist attracting lake. Lake Awasa is one of the best lakes to fish, cruise on small rafts, enjoy the view of […]
Yabello Wildlife Sanctuary
Yabelo Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area of outstanding ecological importance located in southern Ethiopia, within the Borena Zone of the Oromia Region, west of the town of Yabelo. Covering approximately 2,500 square kilometers, the sanctuary lies at elevations ranging from 1,430 to 2,000 meters above sea level, making it a diverse landscape of […]
Senkelle Swayne’s Hartebeest Sanctuary
Senkelle Wildlife Sanctuary is located 48 km west of Hawassa and about 340 km south of Addis Ababa, covering an area of 54 km². The sanctuary was originally established to protect the endemic and endangered Swayne’s hartebeest, one of Ethiopia’s most iconic antelope species. Situated between the Oromia Region and the Southern Nations, Nationalities and […]
Babile Elephant Sanctuary
Extending over almost 7,000 square kilometers to the southeast of Harar, Babile Elephant Sanctuary is a vast and spectacular reserve comprising wide gorges flanked by open plains, rocky outcrops, meandering river beds, and, in the south and the east, a drier almost-desert like landscape. Babile is home to Africa’s most north-easterly population of elephants, which […]
Awash National Park
Located at the southern tip of the Afar Region, this park is 225 kilometers east of Addis Ababa. The south boundary of the park is formed by the Awash river which swings north soon after leaving the park and eventually disappears into the Afar (Danakil) region. The Park covers an area of 827 square kilometers, […]
Aledeghi Wildlife Reserve
Aledeghi Wildlife Reserve is the large expanse of grassland plains one finds extending from the foothills of the Asebot Mountain to the Awash-Arba asphalt road. It is nearly 50 km in length measuring straight from Awash Arba towards the town of Gedamaitu. The climate is generally dry and arid conforming to the northeastern parts of […]
Abijatta-Shalla Lakes National Park
Situated in the Great Rift Valley, only 200 kilometers (124 miles) south of Addis Ababa, and in the Lake Langano recreational areas, the Abijatta Shalla lakes National Park attracts numerous visitors. Using Lake Langano as your base, it is an easy trip to visit the National Park, which is 887 square kilometers in size, 482 […]