Picnics & Baths
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| 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 Pools above Bees' Cliff
The meandering stream on the high plateau just above Bees Cliff (14) provides an extraordinary bath, with natural threshold barriers that create conditions for elongated, naturally dammed pools. However, some **[Caution] require the most fun bathing events. This caution is crucial because the depth of these pools rarely exceeds 1 metre, completely excluding any diving sport, and could even cause serious injury if accidental jumps occur during play that is too invitingly hilarious. Hence, high athletic jumping from the lush slopes of this brook, as in the photo below, constitutes a high risk for severe injury. Furthermore, these inviting pools are only a few tens of metres from the waterfall's concealed abyss, making any bath during the rainy seasons extremely dangerous.
A mistake on slippery ground can be fatal with the need for alerts about the fast water flow. This torrential force along the river banks can quickly take a person or their pet beyond rescue in a fatalpower of a torrentially strong water flow.
A mistake on slippery ground can be fatal with the need
for alerts about the fast water flow. This torrential
force along the river banks can quickly take a
person or their pet beyond rescue in a fatal
power of a torrentially strong water flow.
The Plateau's Brooks and baths
Caution: Required Bottom Examination
Prudent cautionary principles also apply to swimming underwater or jumping into the brooks. A few surprising, hidden, larger underwater stones could contaminate the otherwise welcoming horizontal bottom section. These stones are generally very easy to find and remove, but remain hazardous because the dominant rainy season regularly replenishes the bottoms of the pools with new rock bumps.
**Caution During Rainy Seasons
Since all streams around Entoto run up within a short distance to the highest part of the plateau, there is no risk of being surprised by far and accumulated sudden river flow from an unknown range. There is no known weakness in the deep rock pools that could constitute a magazine water mass just waiting to break through a weak point in the cliff bottom. However, no person should walk on the riverbanks of the ravines in the aftermath of heavy rain.
Picnic Provision for the Family's Adventure
Seasons for Bath and Months Of Deluges
Water: Drinking water must be available year-round, and due care is crucial because most brooks dry out at some point. There are, however, a few springs within the Park area that provide water year-round. The most necessary for the Park's experience and picnics, as well as the candy shop (2), is right next to the Sanctuary (32) and across the bus stop at the community Entoto Kidane Mehret (1). Baths are pleasant, some weeks after the rainy season's usually very regular end date, which otherwise poses a real danger during the torrential water flow. Rain Season: There are two rainy seasons per year: minor rains from March to May and major rains from July to September. The highest rainfall intensity occurs in July and August (Demissew, 1988).
The Natural Cliff Pools Above the Abyss
Grande Adventure above the Canyon
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| These photos show the location of the spring- water and natural pools at the southern rim ledge of the high plateau, just above (14) The rock pools above Bees' Cliff (14) |
Assistance Direction to the High Plateau
Trails to High Plateau's Rock Pools
The different ways to access these natural pools just above Bees' Cliff (14) follow those previously described from points (37) - [A]. Furthermore, there are several different path choices just uphill from map loop (B), which are also enriched by a more thorough trail, with the full south-eastern-to-north-western eroded-soil road (41) located just above points (14 - 16). This plateau just above Bees' Cliff (14) is a magnificently beautiful place with a great panoramic view over the gorge and many characters in the landscape.
A Great Wildlife View Among Meandering Streams
The concealed Abyss, its waterfall and the river's further gorge meandering (35) are hair-raising near the pools. These are the nature baths just above Bees Cliff (14), and the threshold down to this Abyss invites a great nature drama. The rock pools with waterfall and Ravens' flight in playful hay above their home of vertically rising cliff-sides linger far above Entoto Kidane Mehret (1) but so alluringly near in the distance.
The Enchanting Valley of Entoto Kidane Mehret [A]
A Pleasant Site For Family Adventure
The valley within the map square [A] of Entoto Kidane Mehret Church (32), with its Sanctuary, gives at first the impression of the ravine above this river, with its fascinating formations and complete contact. This valley [A] is soon after the bridge opening in the most graceful river-dell, which constitutes the dramatically elegant and sculptural valley just below Entoto Kidane Mehret (1). This valley [A] is also the inviting base for many enchanting paths and adventures. Within this open gully with a bridge crossing the valley [A], this enticingly cosy and inspiring river-dell attracts with pleasure to avoid losing its beauty. Instead, a serene ardour prevails, spiritually remaining and fully in harmony, spiritually engulfing the beauty of its sculptural shape and the feeling of premonitory adventures.
A Landscape of Serene and Enchanting Beauty
A Highland Climate of Pleasure & Play
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| Bees' Cliff 14 requires caution in the canyon but assisting by the wide map loop surrounding the gentle and fascinating points 36 and 41-42 Detailed Information with Activities |
A Turmoil of Chaos in Waterfall and Thunder
A Time of Fragrance, Harmony and Beauty
However, the high plateau and Bees' Cliff (14) are elevated above any immediate protection by the community's facilities, including taxis, a bus station, and shops, from the quaint ledge town (1) and Entoto Kidane Mehret Church (32). Due to this harsh reality, some reservations are necessary during the rainy seasons, when the high plateau requires extra caution. However, the sizeable rainy season ends in September - October, which quite soon makes the water flow attractive and harmonious.
Morning Hours of Wonderful Respite
The most necessary for the Park's experience and picnics, as well as the candy shop (2), is right next to the Sanctuary (32) and across the bus stop at the community Entoto Kidane Mehret (1). While the Italian reservoir offers this required, convenient and exciting beauty, and since the tempests usually follow a bound rhythm, its experience in beautiful, cosy daily hours can be appealing and irresistible. Planning the picnic requires conscious behaviour to return the short distance to Entoto Kidane Mehret (1) in time before the next thunderstorm.
The Inviting Beauty of Entoto Kidane Mehret
A Gorgeous Site With Spring Sources
The valley of Entoto Kidane Mehret (32) is nothing less than a hidden place of serene qualities and unique nature, but also a path towards the forgotten harbours of the human soul. Here, the first silent breeze whispers smoothly through the seductive well-fragrance of elusive and wild incense. Here, at the first steps behind the Sanctuary (32), Nature almost seductively caresses the senses gently to any visitor in serene pleasure to expect any adventure of serenity and grandeur. Thus, this is the gate to the spiritual realm and the path to an irresistible original mountain nature with its overwhelming grandiose impressions. At the end of the rainy season in September - October, the high plateau becomes a lush mountain, a nature of deep attraction where streams and waterfalls stabilise in exquisite flowing beauty. A gentle, romantic flow of ideal conditions becomes evident in October- November.
The Sanctuary and Valley of Entoto Kidane Mehret
The Cosy Choice for the Young Family
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| Water to the Capital and the Reservoir (19) |
The comfortable choice for a cosy picnic
The Italians established an extensive reservoir to provide the Capital with water during the occupation. This mountain reservoir (underground water technology) has lost some importance in favour of more significant catchment dams. This reservoir is near the valley, near Entoto Kidane Mehret Church, within the sculptural river-dell, as shown at map point (19), square [A].The Valley [A] and its Landscape
This valley of Entoto Kidane Mehret (1) starts dramatically with a deep gorge beneath the site's Sanctuary (32) and offers unique, beautiful scenery, with a brook running through it. Thus, Entoto Kidane Mehret's valley [A] offers an inviting first view from the concealed path (5), high above the gorge, just after passing behind the sanctuary (32). The path continues with a bridge crossing, just a few steps downhill from the Sanctuary of Entoto Kidane Mehret (32).
The Sanctuary of Entoto Kidane Meheret
The Cautious Choice for the Young Family
The most beautiful and versatile Natural Areas and fascinating places, which are also reachable with charming simplicity, are often the primary choice for family picnics, but can be challenging to accommodate within the convenience of the whole family's interests. Due to weather conditions, duties, and family members' interest in comfort and engaging entertainment, the picnic's requirements will call for unique and beautiful features. The comfy promenade to reach the Italian-built spring water facility (19) meets these young families' requirements and is therefore an excellent choice for most activities and nature interests. Entoto Kidane Mehret's inhabitants bring their household water from this source. Thus, the company is evident in children playing and in people fetching water for their homes. The valley of Entoto Kidane Mehret (1) constitutes the bridge crossing just some steps downhill of the Sanctuary (32) and further invites a gentle walk to the place for a family picnic and games at the Italian reservoir (19), located just to the right by a gently undulated and charmingly curved path.
The Italian Underground Fort-Ruin and Bath
Adventure Views from a Grand Cliff Ledge
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The Cliff Dwelling of the Italian Fort
A Cosy Cliffhanger Glade with a Waterfall
This Italian fortification (38) is very close to the actual path upwards, and just above it, near the charming farmhouse (39), waits; see both of these points within the map circle (B). Here, with a slight downhill, the pipeline connects to the reservoir and the underground installation built by Mussolini's troops in the farmhouse area. Visiting this beautiful place is an exciting, brief detour from the path. Real adventure baths are enjoyable for several months after the rainy season, which usually ends in August or September. Of course, it's dangerous to bathe during severe precipitation.
**Caution: Thorough Bath Examination
The Italian fortification Fort and Dam Wier
Regarding the safety of this old Italian fortification (38) within the map circle (B), all kinds of bath demand must first be preceded by a thorough bottom and wall examination. The purpose is to ensure the reservoir's bottom conditions, where larger stones and iron objects could pose a severe hazard of injury.
A Thrilling Adventure Among Waterfalls and Fortresses
A Stunning Site on the Mountain's Shoulder
This mountainous fortress facility (38) - (B) was built in the late thirties by the invading Italian forces to gain control of a strategically significant vantage point over the Capital and the surrounding landscape. Given the upland topography, the site is magnificent and warrants consideration of reconstructing the facility for adventure tourism. However, careful, prudent distance is required when walking at this potentially dangerous, dizzying precipice. This dramatic cliff passage is the deviating and captivating path to this concealed and lofty site, with its high-drama character in a cosy, entertaining atmosphere.Highland Views Among Waterfall and Cliff Pools
This mountain site (38) - (B) is dramatically situated on the mountainside, with direct access to splendid panoramic views. The varied nature, drama, and exciting surroundings, including the spillway waterfall, adorn this Italian fortress's patinated architecture. Thus, walking at a prudent distance from the dizzying precipice, any spectator is seduced by thrilling expectation and pleasure. All this is thanks to the cosy atmosphere of this mysteriously forgotten cliff ledge with its mountainous fortress and reservoir.  |
| From this secret water vault beneath the rock pools, the big waterfall, and Abyss are here still hidden but respectfully close, only some metre behind the view of the bath photo. 14. Waterfalls and Hidden Arches |
Photographs: Nature and Waterfall
These photos of water-filled streams and cascading waterfalls were shot just above Bees' Cliff (14) at Entoto's southern highland plateau, from early October to November. Regarding all of these active water sports photographs, it has been about one to two months since the long rainy season ended.
Seasons for Swimming or Hiking
Despite the time since these photo opportunities and the last rains, which were over a month ago, the fresh spring water flowing on the higher ground of Entoto is still an excellent asset for bathing. But maybe those hilarious adventures would have been even more suitable if they had occurred a month earlier, when there would have been even more fun, spontaneous bath activities.
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| Alerts: Safety and Security |
With Torrential Deluges & Abyss
Therefore, it's appropriate for young families to avoid Bees' Cliff (14). Instead, it's recommended to enjoy the pleasant and sunny day hours by enjoying the beautifully undulated promenade within a delightful valley [A] and its enchantingly sculptural glen and path towards the Italian spring water facility (19) - [A] or maybe the slightly more adventurous terrain at the Italian fortress (38) - (B). This place offers a sculptural overview when hiking the southern slope of Entoto's rising shoulder. The bridge crossing just below Entoto Kidane Mehret (32), with its valley [A], clearly marks the crossroads for hiking or cosy picnics, with several trails leading directly from it. This is the valley with gentle terrain and more mountainous paths [A], and here is the invitation to the rising mountainside. With this, the first careful invitation to a flavour of wilderness is given, but with a mysterious feeling of an unknown grandeur, still only waiting in a stimulating foreboding.
Warm Sunbathing but Cold Mornings
The Afternoon's Warm and Inviting Cliffs
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| Natural Highland Pools above Bees' Cliff (14) Spring Water with Bath |
Natural Freshly Purging Spring Water
This flowing spring water meant that, after rainy seasons, it was not rainwater at its origin, but rather chilled, underground, fresh spring water. This freshwater phenomenon is simply the Highlands and mountains affected by gravity, which channel torrential deluges from rainy seasons into shallow and deep natural aquifers.
The Breathtaking Views of the High Plateau
Among Ancient Junipers and Social TranquillityThe different ways to access these natural pools just above Bees' Cliff (14) follow those previously described from point (37). Thus, there are several very different path choices just uphill from point (38), but also becomes enriched by a more thorough, independent acquaintance with the full south-eastern to north-western eroded soil road (41) located just above points (14 - 16). This high viewpoint (16) offers places for picnics in social tranquillity and contemplation of the unique nature, facilitated by the high vantage point, even over the mist-veiled Capital far below, on the southern slopes. Bees' Cliff (14) is very near now, with its Abyss, where the river's further meandering within the Canyon (B) - (14) becomes intuitively felt through the profound cooling airflow rising from the unknown Abyss below the field of view. Much closer, the farmhouse is reminded, and not far below, even by the spiritually chanting walls of Entoto Kidane Mehret Church (32). Hiking Preparations: The Southern Slope of the Park
Observe One Heavy Rain Season Every Year
Morning Hours of Wonderful Thunder Respite
There are two rainy seasons per year: the short rainy season from March to May and the significant rainy season from July to September. The highest rainfall intensity occurs in July and August (Demissew, 1988). However, this place may appear scary during the relatively long rainy season, with high water flows and sudden thunderstorms, when only a powerful terrain vehicle would provide some protection. While this site offers an exhilarating beauty and the storms usually follow a bound rhythm, the experience of beautiful, cosy daily hours can be both exciting and irresistible. It provided a conscious behaviour to return on time before the next thunderstorm.
Characterized by frigid nights, the average temperature of the mountain Entoto's plateau is below comfortable bathing degrees, with its average temperature of about 12 ° C. Thus, the result of these lengthy and cold nights, in turn, determines the degree of cooling effect in the mentioned natural Highland pools. However, the mountain afternoon hike is usually hot, so any refreshing bath is enticing, fun, welcoming, and comfortable. Because the brook's spring water is chilly, it's pleasant but crucial to wait for baths until the sun warms the surrounding rocks. Usually, this comfortably warmed rock temperature occurs around lunchtime and invites a relaxing half-hour or more of extended sunbathing. These adventurous, dramatic, and beautiful experiences at the stream of well-formed, clean rocks above Bees' Cliff (14) are amazingly alluring and unforgettable.
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