Entoto Natural Park

The Wild Forest of the Ancient The Wild and Fertile Forest from the Ancient Era. The Capital Below the Mist of Horizon Very remote appears now vaguely these civilization's settlements here from the elevated location on the high plateau. Among these enchanted juniper hills and hidden paths, the dreams of pure nature are offered by almost every view, also in the mighty abyss and canyon's uphill adventure. Even closer than this abyss and its seductive twilight paths is the stunning location of these described natural rock pools. These natural bath and pools' sheer proximity, constitute here a surprisingly beautiful picnic place but yet breathtakingly engaging since its shocking introduction of the actual waterfall and its abyss. 16. Among breathtaking Views and Juniper Giants' care A little behind the camera's typical view towards the dim-capped Capital is a group of magnificent and powerful Juniperus procera trees. These indigenous Juniper trees are ver

Activities and Recreation A Park of Serenity and Resounding Joy Entoto Natural Park is a unique place to discover the most breathtaking ancient mountain nature with streams flowing from clear springs and waterfalls. Surprises here are regular with both exciting places for relaxation and fantastic water activities. Winding streams here gently curl and are then hidden mysteriously in high stone arches. Enclosed by Junipers' fragrance, the view of the Capital opens up in delight through dizzying ravines and waterfalls. Experience the park with its ability to produce a genuine and powerful creative joy where many families can reunite and rejoice in being free from stress and regaining health and create irresistible inspiration. The possibilities for activities are very extensive, but in the centre stands the unique nature that offers a wide range of activities through the dramatic terrain. Regarding events for the physically active and sporty, there are limitations in th

A Garden of Health & Prosperity         BACKGROUND OF THE ENTOTO-NATURAL-PARK PROJECT 1.1    The Situation    (Date: 1995) The capital of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, lacks public parks for its growing number of citizens. At an alarming rate, the peri-urban sites are converted into town. There is no national park demonstrating Ethiopian nature in the vicinity of the capital, and the surrounding countryside contains only farmland or tree plantations. There is an urgent need for at least one significant area where the urban population can spend periods of rest in a natural, clean and unspoiled surroundings, among greenery and fresh air. 1.2      The Problem When the population density in a city increases rapidly during a short period of time, it gives immediate effects on the natural resources around the town. This is what has happened in Addis Ababa, where the massive demand for biomass as an energy source has deteriorated the peri-urban forests. Indigenous tree species hav