Bees' Cliff - (CAUTION)
CAUTION: Enchanting Lush Attractions Above the Abyss
- Bees' Cliff constitutes a hidden, unknown void, which can become a real danger and does not allow direct, easy proximity from either the east or the west side of the gorge's slopes.
- These precipitous cliff sides are so steep that all visual contact with the abyss's bottom is impossible, except for the staggering view within the concealed vault of the waterfall.
- In all expressions of its nature, as a multi-dimensional beauty, it's despite all; nevertheless, a false invitation of security is delivered through the surrounding nature's grandiose, lush veil of Bees' Cliff (14). This treacherous danger includes any hiking within the Canyon's depth (35), but the alert is only apparent after point (36) towards (14). [See the map below]
- Due to this alluring beauty, a deceivingly natural trickery is delivered. The Easter Canyon's slope gives the impression of inviting lush beauty, but is treacherous, with a fertile green threshold hiding a shocking void.
- Although this remarkable rock vault and bath is the most entertaining of wild places, it is fatal during rainy seasons without any possibility of a positive outcome.
A High Plateau with Waterfalls and Hidden Arches
Caution: Wild Bees in their Location Deep Beneath the Cliff
The gorge under Bees' Cliff is a profound breakthrough in the otherwise gentle landscape of the high plateau. Here, in the Canyon's uppermost section, the Bees' Cliff (14) creates hidden mountain arches and deep baths behind Juniper trees before its fall. The paths up to Bees' Cliff (14) offer several options; the northern hillside of (36), (38-39) - (15-16) and (41), where Podocarpus and Juniper trees give strong reason to consider both vegetation and purging water. There are frequent occasions worldwide when children throw stones into high-lying wild bee communities, thereby provoking the beehives to attack other innocent hikers or tourists. Therefore, pay attention to these busy young children because they can, with typical mischievous behaviour, even start a bee swarm's aggressiveness by stone-throwing from the opposite side of the Canyon. However, Bees' challenge is hazardous because these attacks are unexpectedly aggressive and often have serious consequences.
The Meandering Streams of the High Plateau
With the Grandiose Nature Of Bees' Cliff
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A water and rock-dwelling beyond time |
The High Plateau's Brooks and Waterfall
The southern threshold of the high plateau, illustrated in the upper part of the map loop (14), offers an exceptional opportunity for exploration, with a picturesque scene of naturally shaped cliff weirs arranged in stairway formations of natural pools, (see photo to the right) featuring a breathtaking view above the Canyon's waterfall (refer to the upper part of map loop (14)). Yet, from this vantage point, a gently meandering brook fills a truly enthralling view with its gentle flow, continuing over the high plateau with an enchantingly captivating scenery. When shifting the gaze downward from the elevated position of these natural pools, the brook appears to flow perilously close to the abyss. Within just a few meters, the stream disappears into a rock vault, leading to a potentially dangerous waterfall. Albeit, here above on the high plateau's threshold, this brook appears continuing within the upper part of the map circle (14), located near the eroded road (41) and the continuing trail (42) towards Entoto Natural Park (Nursery) 34. (Observe that, given its high location, the stream flows actively during the rainy season and for several months thereafter.)
The Hidden Bath Cataract
With Waterfall and Abyss
The Bath and Vault of the Waterfall
The actual waterfall and the abyss are still hidden but respectfully close here, only some metres behind the view of the bath photo. However, this lofty concealed rock vault is a real challenge, with a staggering sight and a mysteriously cosy secret rock chamber. Therefore, Caution is advised: People with sensitivity to heights should only climb into this mountain vault if they are double-secured with harnesses and other equipment.Caution: Lush Attractions Above the Abyss
Bees' Cliff constitutes a hidden, unknown void, which can become a real danger and does not allow direct, easy proximity from either the east or the west side of the gorge's slopes. These precipitous cliff sides are so steep that all visual contact with the bottom of the abyss is impossible. In all their nature, a multi-dimensional, graceful beauty is nevertheless a false invitation to safety delivered. The Canyon's Steep Warning Sign Against
Further Deep Abyss Hiking (36) - (14)
Through a deceiving natural trickery, the eastern Canyon's slope between points (36) and (14) gives an impression of invitingly lush beauty but a treacherous one with a fertile green breathtaking threshold, well hiding a shocking void. Anyway, the safety boundary of the continuous path along the river's shoreline (35) indicates that this route within the cleft does not include Bees' Cliff (14) as it is visibly too steep and directly dangerous except for possible experts with safety harnesses and other equipment. This danger appears thus with clarity after passing the tributary creek (36) when walking along this river's shoreline (35). However, the return to safety is straightforward and requires only a short walk back to reach the trails on the eastern slopes of the riverbank at the point (36).
Seasons for Hiking and Months for Weather Protection
Water: Drinking water must be available all year round, and cautious behaviour should prevail. Since most brooks dry out sometime during the year, it is best to always bring rugged bottles of water for hiking. However, a few springs within the Park area provide nice, drinkable 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).Caution: Rainy Seasons and Climate
Water: Drinking water must be available all year round, and cautious behaviour should prevail. Since most brooks dry out sometime during the year, it is best to always bring rugged bottles of water for hiking. However, a few springs within the Park area provide nice, drinkable 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).
Caution: Rainy Seasons and Climate
Safety Preparations and Unique Adventures
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| Bees' Cliff 14 requires Caution in the Canyon but assists by the wide map loop surrounding the gentle and fascinating points 36 and 41-42 Detailed Description of the Area |
Caution During the Rainy Season
Provided careful precautions for trekking during rainy periods, the long stretches of the river's Canyon banks (35) also offer relaxation and enjoyment. The river banks and slopes of the Canyon (35) appear especially beautiful and pleasantly adventurous; after that, the path deviates and continues upward just before the old pipeline joins the reservoir of the Italian fortification (38) - (B). Although this site (38) attracts adventurous hikes, due care is essential since the stream within the map area (38) - (B) constitutes the actual gate for the twilight section of the Canyon and its periodically dangerous water masses.
[ Qualifications] Care and Caution]
The precautions are necessary as the hiking trails are exceptionally varied or dramatic in their diversity, propagating up to Entoto's high plateau. Caution: Avoid walking in the dry creek bed alone, as it poses a risk of injury, fatigue, or heart fragility. Always have at least one more person with you when hiking in such conditions. Be aware of the potential for sudden thunderstorms and torrential water flow.
A Canyon of Multiple, Spatial Nature Dreams (B) - (14)
These two streams (35) - (36) meet within the lower sector of the map circle (14), determining the demarcation of the last restricted level for further prudent canyon hike. The one who stays a little concealed between the tree trunks above the tributary creek (36) - within the lower section of the map circle (14) - can quickly get very close to rumbling and relaxed hyenas. The southern slopes of the creek (36) are pretty steep but nonetheless offer comfortable hiking with beautiful views down over the mysterious river, but still inviting open gorge to the river (35) - (B). This attractively deep and genuine spatial site of idle creative nature creates splendid surprises in hidden prongs and open spaces with mighty slopes. At least two litres of water per person in unbreakable bottles is a minimum for these Highlands adventures to Bees' Cliff (14). Although the Canyon (B) - (14) and its continuous flow down to Entoto Kidane Mehret (1) has several cliff pools all year around, there is no known weakness in the deep rock pools that could constitute a massive water mass just waiting to break through a weak point in the cliff bottom.Excellent Fun Canyon Hike Towards the High Plateau
The hillside above the tributary creek (36) - see within the map loop (14) - is the last choice of a hike from the Canyon (35) to reach the high plateau (41) - (42) - see the upper map loop (14). This high plateau is initiated just above and to the right of (14) and (16). The path from the tributary creek (36) is somewhat steep but offers a relatively gentler than wild hike towards Bees' Cliff (14), and its direction uphill is along the northern hillside of this tributary gorge (36). Initially, the path above the tributary creek (36) is quite rugged, but as the plateau's threshold is very close, the walk upwards becomes less burdensome.Dreams' Gate Towards an Unforgettable Era
A Picnic in the Canyon of Grandeur
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| A Canyon of Grandeur & Adventure |
The Adventure of the Canyon's Wildlife and Abyss
The Pleasant Picnic Glade Within the Canyon
However, although the abyss with the Canyon's threshold and hidden abyss is close, the open and inviting glade within the Canyon is an excellent place for recreation. However, crucial due care prevails due to the near contact with the abyss; therefore, only a more eastern curved commitment from point (36) of the route towards Bees' Cliff (14) is prudent. This precaution should prevail for safety and to avoid suddenly scaring wildlife at the outer rim of the high plateau. The brooks and streams within the Park are characterised by harmonic currents along the river, except for the torrential stream during the 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 a sudden river flow from an unknown range. The Attraction with the Privacy of Wildlife
Although Bees' Cliff (14) is an inviting but dramatic natural rock formation, it's certainly not without danger and hazardous circumstances. Problems can occur with wildlife if the visiting people do not respect the demand for wildlife privacy. These cautious evaluations may include both Hyenas and baboons. Although animal aggression is very unusual, animals usually flee immediately upon direct contact with humans. However, this evasive behaviour is not the case with the wild Bees whose aggression is a potential danger during more advanced adventurous hikes.
The Danger with Wildlife
Concerning hyenas and baboons, it is not unlikely that these could become dangerous if seriously provoked in a distressing situation. In addition, the probability of danger increases if these animals believe that their young are threatened, for example, by a person accidentally treating the animal's young as a cuddly pet. It is, therefore, appropriate to back away if a young animal seeks contact.
Although Bees' Cliff (14) is an inviting but dramatic natural rock formation, it's certainly not without danger and hazardous circumstances. Problems can occur with wildlife if the visiting people do not respect the demand for wildlife privacy. These cautious evaluations may include both Hyenas and baboons. Although animal aggression is very unusual, animals usually flee immediately upon direct contact with humans. However, this evasive behaviour is not the case with the wild Bees whose aggression is a potential danger during more advanced adventurous hikes.
The Danger with Wildlife
Concerning hyenas and baboons, it is not unlikely that these could become dangerous if seriously provoked in a distressing situation. In addition, the probability of danger increases if these animals believe that their young are threatened, for example, by a person accidentally treating the animal's young as a cuddly pet. It is, therefore, appropriate to back away if a young animal seeks contact.
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