Entoto Natural Park

    Our heartfelt condolences to everyone affected by the sudden landslide in Gofa, Southern Ethiopia, and our thoughts are with those who have lost their lives and their loved ones. We commend the ongoing rescue efforts to support families in grief and to re-establish society on a familiar and emotionally stable foundation. CAUTION:   T he  S lopes'  D angerous  R estoration Highly Contradictory Effects from Water Sudden influxes of water, most often caused by human interference, can destabilize and damage the vacuum-anchoring suction effect in mountainous landscapes. This phenomenon, driven by human mismanagement, results in the accumulation of gravitational water pressure within the soil layers of hillsides over time, creating a dangerous, floating, and lubricating mass that exerts a driving force toward the settlements, a devastating threat of landslides and lahars. Furthermore, a previous reduction in trees removes root reinforcement, making the slopes...

Photos: Bees' Cliff, Area No.14, Highland Plateau, Entoto Natural Park. Picnics & Baths Seasons for Picnics Among Hilarious Baths  Months of Weather Protection The average temperature in Addis Ababa is 16.3°C. However, since the temperature is falling with increasing altitude, the top of the Park is estimated to be about 12°C. The wind can also be strong, so the climate can be pretty harsh, especially during the rains and in the higher parts. Water: Drinking water must be available all year round, but since most brooks dry out sometime during the year, cautious behaviour is to bring water in rugged bottles before any adventure. There are, however, a few springs within the Park area, providing water for all seasons. Rain Season: There are two rainy seasons per year, the minor rains from March to May and the big rains from July to September. The highest rainfall intensity occurs in July and August (Demissew 1988). Meandering Streams above The Canyon's Abyss  Natural Rock...

The Rising Shoulders of Entoto's Massif   D reams'   G ate to G rande T wilight   A dventures A C anyon for G rande A dventure with G uiding P aths and W ildlife This mysterious but inviting twilight cleft with its fort ruin (38) - (B) constitutes the actual gate to the Canyon (B) - (14) . However, equipped with a cosy glade  (38) - (B)  above the waterfall, this cliffhanging ruin's site offers some unique, charming picnic opportunities. Therefore, this Canyon dominates the landscape in many ways and is an excellent place for a well-equipped family to appreciate unforgettable adventures. However, this Canyon (B) - (35) - (14) also provides the most pleasant magical mountain views, with sights along the paths of its higher slopes that offer an utterly captivating nature. This visible clarity in the appearance and selection of trails is apparent here, thanks to the attractive overview of the sculptural introduction towards this very family-friendly Canyon a...