Maps & Activities

Maps & Activities

           

Culture, Adventure and Activities

 Seductively Cosy Mountain Palaces 

The veiled beauty and dramatic essence of the landscape's ancient mysticism form the heart of this adventure, where its ancient mystique irresistibly captivates an exploration of its majestic and alluring Nature. With breathtaking mountain range and deep gorges, the Park surprises visitors with stunning views of the bustling Capital city far below (as seen in the header image that shows the view from the outer rim of the high plateau marked on map No.16). Towering in its highlands, the Park exudes an irresistible charisma, drawing stunningly with the captivating charm of its grand mountain massif. Perched in stunning vastness above the metropolitan area, the Park presents a mesmerizing expanse of highland scenery that romantically ignites every soul's embers of the ethereal lost dreams; there, they rise with their seductive, alluring essence above the bustling city beneath. Then, as one gazes over the landscape miles-wide over the Capital, the Park's lofty enchantment inspires a sense of expectation adventure that celebrates this enigmatic and legendary terrain. Indeed, the massif of this mysterious mountain range is far beyond any destination; it's a source of untold stories from unforgettable memories and lasting impressions, where a timeless serenity of extraordinary origin still endures.

Entoto Park (Z) - Main Entrance

With  Amusements, Activities & Culture

The historical Entoto mountain massif now includes the newly inaugurated Entoto Park (Z), inviting the entire family to enjoy pleasant leisure with gardens or explore many highly inspiring activities. The contrasts between the Capital's family contact and the high drama of a mountain Park are unique globally. Thus, this mountain Park provides highly inspiring views of altitude and cultural refinement with an attraction of a magnitude to a world centre for culture, activities and research within natural sciences. Yet, these fashionable adventures and amusements of Entoto Park (Z) offer golden gateways to pleasant accommodations where the absolute presence of the mountain massif's Nature intrigues and stimulates the exploration of the Ethiopian Highland's beautiful wilderness.

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[ Entrance Fee ]

The entrance to Entoto Natural Park is free, but the outside parking fee is 25 - 40 birr per hour if you're coming in your car. However, although the Park's Nature is free to visit, Entoto Park Gate Z's entertainment and amusement activities are usually accessible for a fee. Furthermore, as tourist visitors, remember your ID card or passport.

The Entrances Of Entoto Natural Park

There are specific selections of entrances to the different areas of the Park, with their unique nature types, and their purpose is to promote the visitors' interests and enjoyment. These specific enticing choices include very relaxing and wild or cultural activities. This extensive selection is essential and follows both the family's and nature's way of expressing a desire for health through attractive diversity.

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Accommodation and Food Services

Amusements, Entertainment and Restaurants

Attached is a PDF containing a list of suggested activities, 
entertainment options and lodging arrangements:

CLICK HERE FOR ENTOTO RETREAT PACKAGES

 Amusements and Activities 

 Entoto Park (Z)'s Beauty & Grandeur 

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Entoto Park (Z) - Main Gate

Ehiopia's Capital and Entoto Natural Park have a charismatic and fabled relationship with their legendary and profoundly venerated mountain massif. Here, still, sojourn Nature's and history's patina intimately and vibrantly, and it always prevails near. Thus, this Grand Highland towers within the Capital's borders and amazes visitors with an irresistible attraction. Entoto Mountain's Highland now includes an invitingly magnificent culture centre and activities that constitute the new Entoto Park (Z). 

Adventures, Culture & Comfort

This grandiose adventurous centre above the Capital forms the amazing mountain-dwelling for the whole family's interest in comforting, high-spirited culture. Thus, the historical and captivating Entoto mountain massif includes the newly inaugurated Entoto Park (Z), inviting the entire family to enjoy leisure with gardens and art or explore many highly inspiring activities. 

Guest Houses, Hotels and Restaurants

Accommodation and Transportation

Shero Meda (Shiromeda) Community

The nearest location to the guest house, hotel, restaurants and amenities for tourism and dining is the Shero Meda (Shiromeda) community. However, this central community and central station are pretty extensive. Its possibilities for accommodation include an extent both clearly south and north of the indication in the lower section of this map and the satellite image shown just above. Continuing up to the mountain massif and Entoto Natural Park, this offers an exclusive selection of accommodations. Shero Meda (Shiromeda) also allows the most convenient access to Entoto Park (Z) and Entoto Maryam (43), a historical site highly venerated located on Entoto's plateau. Thus, the Shero Meda (Shiromeda) community in the Capital's northern district offers a central station for other taxi and bus services to the Capital's city centre and a direct taxi connection to Entoto Park (Z), Entoto Maryam (43) and Entoto Kidane Mehret (1). However, the town and station Shero Meda are close enough to Entoto Kidane Mehret (1) to offer a pleasant walk to Entoto Natural Park.  Accommodation and Food Services

Glamorously Seductive Citadels Tower Over the Capital

The Fashionable Facilities Of Entoto Park (Z)

Activities and Amusements in Entoto Park (Z)

Refined Culture and Entertainment

The historical Entoto mountain massif is now being enflowered by the newly inaugurated Entoto Park, with its main entrance on the maps signed with (Z). Except for the site's chic and glamorous comfort, the landscape's high drama ennobles with a flavour of exploration where the adventures' core allures with enticing activities or attracts with inviting facilities, including both traditional and modern restaurants.

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Dreams' Nature among the Amusements

With breathtaking miles of mountain ranges and dagger-deep ravines, this fashionable Park is always near to amazing and wild adventures. The Capital is immediate here but surprisingly remote through the site's elevated rocky ledge. Here, these citadels of grandeur and pleasure invite fashionable activities for the entire family to enjoy pleasant leisure with gardens or explore adventures. 

CLICK HERE FOR ENTOTO RETREAT PACKAGES

The Mountainous Activities Of Entoto Natural Park 

With Amusements or Secluded Serenity

Except for the glamorous and fashionable amusements at Entoto Park (Z), the southern hillside of Entoto's rising shoulder offers history and culture at the Sanctuary of Entoto Kidane Mehret (32) and Entoto Maryam (43). Hence, it provides a particular drama in Entoto Park (Z) but also secluded serenity, which flavours the cosy tranquillity of the adorable Sanctuaries (32) and (43) - two historical places which also include an expectation of exploration and adventure. With its remote high plateau of authentic old serenity, this ancient highland mountain lures here intriguingly in its enticing beauty. Entoto's mountain massif towers are in overwhelming contact with the opposite side of Entoto Kidane Mehret's adorable valley [A] and its seductively sculptural river dell. With its bridge crossing, the gully and its valley [A] below Entoto Kidane Mehret's Sanctuary (32) initiate the view of the rising mountainside. In profound veneration reverence, Entoto rises majestically over the southern slope and appears to any visitors as it towers above a relatively high altitude. Caution is an essential foundation for preparation because the mountain's rise is quite dramatic.

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 A Nightlife of Adventure & Ordeals

The Park's Activities and the Capital

Caution Regarding Dusk Adventure
Note that the landscape is dramatic and vastly propagates deeply into the wilderness. Hence, caution prevails after the twilight hours with any tours beyond the sight of facilities into the landscape of the mountain range. This cautious observance regards the people's safety and well-being due to the active night predators and demanding terrain. Therefore, do not combine the Park trip with the twilight adventure because even in the daytime, the impressions from each place are just at the upper limits of what a person can muster. **Cautious prevention with the too-adventurous ordeals.

Safety and Transportation

Thus, those who want safety without too hilariously wild mountain-demanding adventure offer the opportunity instead of choosing public transport (taxi) at a reasonable time before dusk. This regular taxi route provides easy transportation from the mountainside at the Park's gates (Z), (1), (32) and (43) to the nearest guest house, hotel with amenities for tourism and dining in the Shero Meda (Shiromeda) community.

A Highland Park with Culture and History

Mountain Towns: Gates to Adventures 

Although Entoto Park (Z) allures with great activities and Entoto Maryam (43) with its museum and palace, Entoto Kidane Mehret (1) instead entices as the base for the wild and adventurous hikes and falls naturally for many reasons; the place's uniquely inviting cosiness with the courtyard of its Sanctuary (32) and its hike views' (16) varied and high drama of the landscape. The fact that taxis and buses have this romantic Sanctuary (32) as the end station at the mountain's base makes this secluded and charming mountain town even more convenient as a magnificent and irresistible attraction for families and genuinely adventurous hikers. Here, the landscape of the lost dreams uncovers the high drama that constitutes the adventure's core, with breathtaking miles of highland ranges and the most beautiful, mysteriously cosy twilight Canyon.

Entoto's High Plateau with a Historical Giant.
Giant stone statues reference to a past Ice Age
where man and Giant appear pulled out of
the ancient weathered rocks of aeons.
Direction Map to the Alluring Past

Grandiose View-Points for Picnics

View-points from the Era of Dreams

The high view-point on the outermost plateau ledge (16) appears with stunning views but also in a seductively blooming fragrance. However, this mountain exploration offers a somewhat thrilling experience with a hint of demands. Since the substantial rise in the mountain's southern hillside provides several wonderful and exciting rests, it's nevertheless a gentle route. With magnificent scenery, this Highland offers an excursion with its typical mountain freshness within an enchanting terrain.

A High Plateau Of Exciting  Adventures

Ruins and Trees from the Lost Aeons

However, for visitors with active outdoor life, this mountain's undulated hillside allures in pleasure for exploring historical surprises with old Italian fortifications (38) - (B) and trees of a surprisingly dignified furrowed patina. For those who want a wild and mysterious, Juniper Forest is a nearly 50-year-old forest of wild and original Juniperus procera trees just east of Point (16). This indigenous Juniperus procera forest (40) is close but still hidden behind a gentle ridge of this view-point (16) and on the eastern slope where they present a primaeval wilderness.

A Sanctuary of Beauty and Serenity  

Among Purging Spring-Water

The valley [A] is located just down the eastern hillside after passing Entoto Kidane Mehret (1) and the Sanctuary (32). This route begins with a somewhat hidden path (5) beneath the wall of the Sanctuary (32) as an invitational route with many following options. The charmingly veiled path (5) constitutes its concealed way just beneath the walls of Entoto Kidane Mehret's Sanctuary (32) and continues high above the gorge, and soon with a traditional bridge, all just some steps downhill from the Sanctuary (32). Further, this valley [A] invites gentle walks toward the family picnic and games at the Italian reservoir (19). This underground water technology (19) is easily reached by an inviting, undulated and charmingly curved path just at the foot of the mountain and to the right of the map's valley sign [A]. The bridge crossing here is also the natural path for those who want a more dramatic hike towards the high plateau by the first passing point (37), located just a few steps upward on the left side after passing the bridge.

Description of Entoto Kidane Mehret's Valley [A]

A Sanctuary Of Grand Beauty and Well-Fragrance

A Society Shrouded in Mystery and Soothing Peace

𝐸𝑛𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑜 𝐻𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑟 𝑁𝑜ℎ𝑒 𝐾𝑖𝑑𝑎𝑛𝑒 𝑀𝑒ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑡 𝐶ℎ𝑢𝑟𝑐ℎ
The Noble Magnificence of the Sanctuary 
  Resembles the Large Courtyard of a
Luxury hotel just at the doorstep of
A stunningly beautiful nature park.

Entoto Kidane Meheret

Entoto Kidane Mehret (1), as the base for the wild and adventurous hikes, falls naturally for many reasons; the most significant reason is the place's uniquely inviting cosiness and the varied and high drama of the landscape. Entoto Kidane Mehret's Sanctuary (32) appears, thanks to its serene and natural mountainous location, majestic and extensive yet invitingly cosy and soothing with an architecture that charmingly seems to be embedded thanks to the mighty Juniper trees. Furthermore, buses and taxis frequently come to Entoto Kidane Mehret before they turn downhill within a few minutes towards Shero Meda.

Location and Transportation

Therefore, regular cab and bus services to the Shero Meda (Shiromeda) station and society prevail and further to the central part of the Capital. This northern outskirt of the Capital offers surprising topographical accessibility, both to the attractive settlement's traditional facilities and a gateway to the beauty of the mountain massif where Entoto Park (Z) entices with amusement and Entoto Maryam (43) with historical culture or Entoto Kidsne Mehret (1) with beauty as the Sanctuary (32) or wilderness just beyond.

Exciting Exploration with Picnic and Waterfall

 The Assistance Of Path Directions [A] - (B)

 The relatively highly located, picnic-inspiring grass glade at (38) - (B), with its hidden rock fortress, gives a very expectant feeling by being closely connected to the waterfall of the first precipice above Entoto Kidane Mehret (1). However, the waterfall is usually very inviting in its flow because its power prevails dampened with a harmonious weir with a spillway overflow. The superficial water-conducting metal pipe (37) - [A] assists in finding the trail towards the cosy cliffhanger meadow at the underground fortress (38) - (B). With its apparent suitability, the mountain hike begins on the slope above the valley [A], where the water-conducting metal pipe (37) makes the path easy to follow to reach a pleasantly high level on the mountain's shoulder. The route deviates in two choices when the pipeline makes its high northern bend just to the right of (38) - (B), where the uphill steeper path directs most hiking routes. Just before the Italian fortification (38) - shown within the map loop (B) - a theatrical view and potentially dangerous abyss appear a few metres to the left of the path. This precipitous view is within the lower sections of the map circle (B).

Direction Map to the Alluring Past

A Noble Invitation To Family Excursions 

With Picnics, Hikes & Trails

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
Direction Map to the Alluring Past

Entoto Kidane Mehret's concealed path

The hidden path between the Sanctuary and the gorge runs attractively behind Entoto Kidane Mehret (32) in a concealed curve below its wall and passes through a small part of the village before the path  (5) opens along a deep ravine and finishes with a downhill towards a traditional bridge. This bridge crossing over the sculptural gorge within the valley [A] with the cosy picnic source (19) is also the natural start for more dramatic hikes towards the high plateau by the first passing point (37) or (19).

Entoto Kidane Mehret's Valley [A] 

Shops for Picnics and Adventures

The most necessary for the Park's experience, picnics, and candy shop is across the bus or taxi stop from the communities (1), (43), and (Z). For those very early in the dawn, there is a small shop at the beginning of the Juniper forest, just next to the health spring with its associated buildings (31). Restaurants and amenities at Entoto Kidane Mehret (1), Entoto Maryam (43) and Entoto Park (Z): 

Accommodation and Food Services

A Graceful Invitation to the Waiting Adventures

Towards the Fresh Well-Fragrance of Highland

Despite this harsh highland air, hiking is invitingly captivating and comfortable but requires regular rest with refreshment from the rugged water bottle brought with the rucksack. However, underneath in the valley [A] and just after the handcrafted bridge rises, the mountain's slope towards Entoto's high plateau continuously upwards towards secret places of pure serenity, often with views of breathtakingly beautiful heights. Well-fragrant and aesthetically unforgettable alluring are these paths from Entoto Kidane Mehret's valley shown in the map square [A] with its lovely promenade to the water source (19). Not far above this gorgeous valley, [A] waits for the exploration of the Canyon, shown from map circle (B) and towards (14), where the trails rise towards breathtakingly sublime heights of aesthetically unforgettable dream paths. The endemic Juniper trees at the brook in the photo just below are located on the outer rim of the high plateau, just above the Canyon's abyss (14).

Seasons for Wonderful Picnicking and Hiking 

The High Plateau with Spring Water and Bath
Nature Pools above Bees' Cliff (14)

** Caution for Thunderstorms' Deluges

Adventure History: "Entoto's climate during the rainy season was far from pleasant, for it suffered from many storms. A French traveller, Jules Borelli, states that it was a place of much lightning, thunder and fog, while his compatriot, Charles Michel, remarked that ''exposed to the wind, difficult to access, and without drinking water'' (Ibid, p.103).

Photographs Among Highland Brooks

These photos of water-filled streams and cascading waterfalls were taken just above Bees' Cliff (14) at Entoto's southern highland plateau from early October to mid-November. Therefore, it has been about one to two months since the long rainy season ended when these active water sports photographs were captured.

Harmonious Currents Along the Brooks and Rivers

**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, as this poses an immediate danger to life. A mistake on slippery ground can be fatal despite the apparent alert about the fast water flow. This torrential force along the river banks can quickly take a person or their pet beyond rescue in the relentless power of a rushing water flow. Therefore, it is crucial to offer a gentle and exquisite excursion even during the few hours of clear weather during the seasonal deluges. Furthermore, this place (19) provides an excellent and cosy invitation to gain an initial practical view of an underground reservoir and water technologies with a comfortable little walk obtained just to the right of the bridge, following the path (5) - [A] - (19) at Entoto Kidane Mehret (1).

The High Plateau's Waterfalls Amidst Rock Prongs

The actual waterfall and the abyss are still here, hidden but

respectfully close, only some metres behind the view of

the bath photo. However, this lofty concealed rock vault

is a staggering sight and a mysteriously cosy dwelling

with a secret vault high above the Canyon's abyss.

Bees' Cliff (14) - (Caution)

The Mystiques' Adventure Of the High Plateau

The high plateau just at the abyss of the Canyon's waterfall - shown within the map loop (14) - emerges as an irresistible encounter for exploration and occurs when following the landscape of the map loop (B) - (14). A gentle, meandering brook just above contact at the abyss of Bees' Cliff (14) attracts the scene of naturally shaped cliff weirs appearing in stairway formations of natural cliff pools. Soon, after these natural pools, the brook continues, and within a few 10 metres, the stream vanishes into a rock vault and a potentially dangerous waterfall with a dramatic abyss. This brook appears just here within the map circle (14), located at the eroded road (41) and the continuing trail (42) towards Entoto Natural Park (Nursery) 34.

Bath-Cataract Vault Above the Canyon's Abyss 

However, this lofty cliffhanger bath within its concealed rock vault is a real challenge. With a staggering sight over the Canyon below, this mysteriously cosy secret rock chamber is the place for ultimate adventure. Therefore, Caution: People sensitive to heights should only climb into this mountain vault if they are double-secured with harnesses and other equipment. This cliff dwelling is a part of Bees' Cliff (14), where its abyss 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.

Wildlife, Views and Meandering Brooks

The High Plateau's Brooks & Landscape

Natural Rock Pools above the Abyss

The picture to the right shows a natural pool a few steps above the concealed vault. The scene of the waterways at the southern rim ledge of the high plateau is reminiscent of an invitingly wild and deep rock bath. The location of this bath is within the upper section of the map loop (14) with the hidden waterfall chamber, where the amusing cataract entices for hilarious extreme adventure. The scene is reminiscent of invitingly wild rock baths in nearly shocking proximity to the breathtaking view above the Canyon's abyss (14). 

The High Plateau's Pools and Brooks
The location of these baths is just a few steps above the hidden stone chamber, which forms the northern preamble to the abyss of Bees' Cliff (14). This unique rock pool at the southern rim of the high plateau shows the oddly cosy and rather deep-cut bath just a few steps above the hidden mountain vault above Bees' Cliff (14) and its abyss. On this occasion of this photo, it has just over a month since any rainfall and the rainy seasons with their highly hazardous water flows.

The Dramatic Beauty and Adventure Of the Highlands

With Great Wildlife Views and Meandering Streams

The landscape of the high plateau's outer ledge - shown within the map loop (14) - is breathtaking, regarding natural beauty and drama, located just at the breakpoint between the Canyon's dramatic abyss and the high plateau. Thus, this rock massif with its abyss and waterfall initiates the high plateau landscape, shown in the map circle (14) with the dramatic beauty and cliffhanger Bees' Cliff, located within the centre of the map's sphere (14). This initiation to the high table offers a wade over its brook (41- 42), shown within the upper part of the map circle (14). Magnificently beautiful, this place appears, shown in the picture just above, with a great panorama view over the meandering stream and many characters in the landscape. When the scene turns south, the abyss Bees' Cliff (14), the river's further meandering becomes intuitively felt through the profound cooling airflow rising from the unknown abyss below the field of view. Especially startling here is, therefore, the location of this place, the tributary (36), shown within the lower section of the map loop (14), which invites a careful study of Hyenas that much appreciate the site's freshness and natural wealth. 

The Canyon: Hiking Toward the High Plateau

With Breathtaking and Captivating Adventures

Direction Map to the Alluring Past

The Canyon's Trails Deliver Beauty and Assistance

The open and pleasant contact of the lush hillsides of the Canyon, with its river bank Paths towards the high plateau, begins at the map loop (B). The more open points of this mysterious twilight cleft are excellent places for the well-equipped family. This Canyon is unforgettable, even thrilling in twilight adventures, albeit this Canyon most often comes with the most pleasant magical mountain views, where cosy picnic places offer an utterly captivating nature, see (38) - (B) and (36) - (14).

** CAUTION: Season Limited Canyon Hiking (B) - (14)

When some months have elapsed since the last rainy season, hiking the Canyon's dry creek bed is possible. Indeed, the Canyon's twilight mystique can be an exhilarating experience but not an easy choice. Here, the shadows fall mysteriously as pesky creatures from the past in concealed cliff apertures with overwhelming impressions. Hence, hiking within the twilight depths of the Canyon's cleft (B)—(14) offers a unique adventure and Nature.

 Caution: Wild Animals

The High Plateau's Brooks 

Wade and Ford Crossings

The Canyon is in absolute connection to the high plateau yet distant to each other by the abyss of Bees' Cliff (14). The landscape within the map loop (14) is a dramatic and gorgeous beginning of the high plateau where invitingly gentle cliff formations offer this picturesque wade (41) - (42) across the stream shown within the upper right side of map loop (14), thus giving the gentle continuing promenade on the high plateau on the path (42) displayed within this map loop (14) where the trail continues towards Entoto Natural Park (Nursery) 34. This ford crossing usually permits dry rock to wade to the west side of the meandering stream. This direction passes just a little beside the natural pools above Bees' Cliff (14) and then further north through an open forest before arriving at the Nursery (34). Although, clearly below the high plateau, the stream to the Canyon offers excellent wade at the Italian fort ruin (38) - (B), this site is, despite its dramatic views and altitude, still relatively gentle but requires caution with its nearby precipice and waterfall.

The Meandering Streams of the High Plateau

With the Grandiose Nature Of  Bees' Cliff 

The High Plateau of Entoto Natural Park

A water and rock-dwelling beyond time

The High Plateau's Brooks and Waterfall

The photos of water-filled streams, including the photo here to the left and the other images with cascading bath cataracts, were shot just above Bees' Cliff (14) at Entoto's southern highland plateau from early October to mid-November. All these active water sports photographs have been about one to two months since the long rainy season ended. Hence, the brooks and waterfalls from the season in these photos only contain chilly and purging spring water that fills the waterways.

Seasons for Swimming or Hiking

The bottom right corner of this picture shows the direction of the hidden vault and the waterfall with its abyss, which both appear very abrupt within a few metres. Despite the period that has passed from these photo opportunities and the last rains being over a month, it is still a great asset for bathing and fresh spring water flow on the higher ground of Entoto. But for those hilarious adventures, it would have been even more suitable if they had occurred a month earlier and thus offered even more fun, spontaneous bath activities.

The High Table's Brooks and Pools

Caution: Required Bottom Examination

This requirement of caution also applies to swimming underwater, and this is because the otherwise welcoming horizontal bottom section would be contaminated by a few surprising and hidden larger underwater stones. However, these are generally very easy to find and remove but must be considered as the dominant rainy season regularly supplies the bottoms of the pools with renewed 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 deluges. 

Picture Above: Rock Pools on the High Plateau

CAUTION: Seasons for Hiking and

Months For Weather Protection

Photos: Above, Bees' Cliff (14) with bath and rock-

pools, Entoto's Southern Highland Plateau - Early

 Oct - mid-Nov. Activities and Recreation

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). Indeed, hiking within the secluded vein of Canyon (B) - (14) can be an excluded and fatal experience during rainy seasons.

Water: Drinking water must be available all year round, and cautious behaviour should always be a priority. Since most brooks dry out sometime during the year, it is best always to bring rugged water bottles. However, a few springs within the Park area provide nice, drinkable water for all seasons. 

Observing: Hiking directly in the depth of the Canyon's brook bed is only possible if some months have elapsed since the last rainy season. Therefore, hiking in the Canyon's thrilling twilight, within its secluded brook cleft offers adventure experiences unique to those with the courage to surprise a strolling Hyena.

Activities and Recreation

Picnics and Spring Water Baths

• The possibilities for activities are extensive, but the unique Nature offers a wide range of activities through the dramatic terrain in the centre.

• Regarding events for the physically active and sporty, there are limitations in that the area is a bit difficult in the vast and dramatic landscape.

• Learning about this vast area and its possibilities often requires more time than the active can boast. Therefore, maps and specific points can quickly find highlights within half an hour's walk from Entoto Kidane Mehret (1).

• Those who want a lot of pleasure without demanding the efforts of any mountain hike offer the opportunity instead of choosing public transport (taxi). This regular taxi route offers easy transportation along the mountain's side, reaching the vast high plateau that extends magnificently around Entoto Maryam (43) and its society.

Culture, History, Palace and Museum

Palace Of Emperor Minilik and Empress
Taitu 1883 at Entoto Maryam (43)

• Entoto Maryam (43) is the old Capital's location, with museums, historic buildings, and unique architecture, including an excellent opportunity for leisurely walks. This place is charmingly convenient in every direction, with traditional buildings, history, a quaint mountain town and restaurants. Entoto Maryam (43) also offers surprisingly gentle terrain at this landmark mountain crest and plateau, along with the Capital's former location.

• Entoto Maryam (43) offers a vast and family-friendly terrain, while the relatively steeper slopes of the Park offer somewhat demanding hiking. At Entoto Maryam (43), a high plateau of the gentle undulated landscape is evident and presents efficiently accessible facilities and trails. A pleasant promenade from Entoto Maryam (43) following points (34) - (42) - (14) - (16) can reasonably make close contact with the unique sights and activities described in most earlier hiking trails from Entoto Kidane Mehret (1).

Picnic Provision, Store and Candy

• The most necessary for the Park's experience, picnics, and candy shop is across the bus stop from the community of Entoto Kidane Mehret (1) or Entoto Maryam (43). Further information about the hiking experiences and their practical circumstances. However, regarding Entoto Park (Z), just below Entoto Maryam (43) is Entoto Park (Z), with many newly inaugurated and completely exceptional facilities with further possibilities with secluded glamping and wilderness lodging. Its fashionable and luxury site offers most types of provisions. Additional information about the hiking experiences and their practical circumstances: Ideas for pleasant and irresistible hiking

• Google Maps:

• Entoto Natural Park (Nursery):  https://goo.gl/maps/vrQhZB6jdEw
• Entoto Kidane Mehret (1): https://goo.gl/maps/w6RghvRD5enS6814A
• Entoto Maryam (43): https://goo.gl/maps/RYjBHHDkss139CYo7

The Mountain's Majestically Primaeval Shoulders

The Location of Indigenous Ancient Trees

The Location of Indigenous Trees

Trees in a Wonderful Highland Landscape

To see several other indigenous Podocarpus trees requires looking just below the highland meadow (39) and to the right side in the lower part of Circle (B). The easiest way to reach these trees is to use the crossroad, just outside the lower part of the circle (B), where these trees just above appear to hide deeply from a forgotten past. This rather wild and wavy slope is fantastic with several native Podocarpus falcatus trees, which muscularly proudly pose, forgotten from aeons on this hilly southern slope. The native and Juniper trees (16), and on the eastern hillside (40). 

Podocarpus Trees Next to the Paths in Circle (B)

The gorgeous meadow (39) at the farmhouse within the loop (B) also presents several large Juniperus procera trees along its upper hillside. Furthermore, upwards, the path turns slightly to the right towards the location (16), just at the high plateau's outer edge and even here with many incredible stately Juniper trees. Some Podocarpus trees, see the photo to the left found from a much previous era appear admirably muscular and furrowed around the extensive farmhouse area (39) just below point (16), which are a great pleasure for any soul with a passion for Nature—the Indigenous Podocarpus falcatus (P. gracilior).

Entoto Park (Z) provided highly inspiring views of altitude and
  cultural refinement with an attraction of a magnitude to a
world-centre for culture and activities, amusements.
  Detailed Maps with Descriptions 

A Highland Park Of Grand Glamour

The New Facilities Of Entoto Park (Z)

Entoto Park's (Z) facilities and attractions are situated below the historical high plateau, near the former Capital, close to Entoto Maryam (43) on the mountain massif's elevated table. The newly built facilities in Entoto Park (Z) should inform the regulations for special open hours of this very modern and extended centre for Entertainment, Culture, Art, sports activities and Breathtaking Highlands views of Nature and mountains. However, the freshly made Entoto Park is in its first phase of organizational development, and it is challenging to give personal service time. Despite this, there are probably conditions for direct contact with the amusement activities, entertainment facilities and restaurants at this newly inaugurated Entoto Park (Z).

Entoto Park (Z)  Information & Facilities.

Ethiopia Tourism 

Google Maps: Entoto Natural Park (Nursery)

Google Maps:  Entoto Park (Z) Main Entrance

  Emperor Palace, Museum, History and Art  

  Entoto Maryam Church, former Capital   

The Former Capital

Entoto Maryam Church (43), Museum, Restaurants

Entoto Maryam (43) dominates just above Entoto Park (Z), and there is an allure to explore this historical site further with its vast high plateau. This high plateau offers surprisingly gentle terrain. A highland with a peaceful undulated landscape is evident, with accessible trails where a terrain vehicle can reasonably make close contact with the most sights and activities. Except for the historic and quaint mountain town with restaurants and museums, the Highland offers a peaceful, undulated landscape.

Entoto Kidane Mehret (1) Information & Facilities

(Photo above by Ninara)

Entoto Kidane Mehret (1) and (32)

Entoto Kidane Mehret appears charmingly embedded due to the courtyard's mighty arboretum of native and stately Juniper trees. Unreachable by the aeons of a forgotten time, these ancient trees' green foliage proudly rises from furrowed pillars to a mighty hall of cosy tranquillity. Thus, an ardour appears to stay extended for a while, well embraced by this refreshing roof of high, fragrant and native Juniper trees. These trees from antiquity delicately delimit Entoto Kidane Mehret's interior courtyard in a private walled setting and deliver this cosy, soothing, well-fragrant atmosphere. 

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A Wonderful Valley  for Promenader and Picnics [A]

Captivating and seductively attractive is Entoto Kidane Mehret (32) and its valley [A]. The first impression is enticing and surprising due to the beautiful path to the inviting river-dell, which constitutes a gateway to this captivating Nature with its secluded pathway (5) - [A]. Thus, this place is a welcoming initiation to real Nature and delivers a view of the mountain massif from a cosy atmosphere of purging water and the seductively curved river banks and cliffs [A]. With a river character of beach-curved cliffs in harmonious wave formations where the children play and the laundry dries on the inviting, soft, clean, polished rock bed, this place is an appealing beauty to appreciate the first steps on the bridge below Entoto Kidane Mehret. Within the valley, [A] of Entoto Kidane Mehret's Sanctuary (32) initiates attractive options for continued family picnics or paths towards challenging hiking adventures.

Enchanting Promenaders 

Picnics Among Water Sources

Water to the Capital

19. Italian Water Reservoir

The Italians established an extensive reservoir to provide the Capital with water during the occupation. For the Capital nowadays, this mountain reservoir (underground water technology) has lost some importance in favour of more significant catchment dams.

Mysterious High-Tech Mountain Water.

Entoto Kidane Mehret's inhabitants bring their household water from this source (19). Therefore, the company is apparent by playing with children and people fetching quantities of water to their homes.

Cliff-Hiding Ruins and Furrowed Trees from Lost Aeons

 However, for visitors with active outdoor life, this mountain's undulated hillside allures in pleasure for exploring historical surprises with old Italian fortifications (38) - (B) and trees of a surprisingly dignified furrowed patina within the map loop (B) and for those who like twilight mystique the Canyon (B) - (14). For those who want a wild and mysterious, Juniper forest is a nearly 50-year-old forest of wild and original Juniperus procera trees just east of Point (16). This indigenous Juniperus procera forest (40) is close but still hidden behind a gentle ridge of this viewpoint (16) and on the eastern slope. This hidden forest (40) and the native Juniper trees in this concealed high landscape provide an even somewhat daring adventure.

** [CAUTION]

The Canyon of Bees' Cliff (14) requires caution due to the concealed abyss, but the map loop assists by encompassing the gentle path of the tributary gorge (36) towards the outer rim of the high plateau at (14) - (41- 42). Note that the mountain range is vast, and the family on an excursion should avoid the tiring adventure tours beyond the line of sight over the landscape of the mountain range. This cautious observance in the family's daily routine regards the family's well-being and pleasure due to the demanding terrain. This caution is crucial because the impressions from each place are just at the upper limits of what a person can muster. Therefore, Do Not Combine the family today's new mountain adventure on the same day with tiring and exhausting fluttering trips between Entoto Kidane Mehret (1) and Entoto Park (Z), including Entoto Maryam (43).

The Rising Shoulders of Entoto's Massif

A Canyon for the Lost Dreams' Adventures

Canyon hiking can be an exhilarating experience where
 shadows fall mysteriously in pesky creatures from  
 the past and concealed cliff space just waiting
for the action in overwhelming impressions.
A Canyon of Grandeur & Adventure

A Guiding Canyon With Paths & Adventure

The Canyon's Slopes Offers Excellent Trails

This grandiose Canyon (B) - (14), with its deep and hidden prongs of mysterious twilight clefts, dominates the landscape and is an excellent place for the well-equipped family to appreciate unforgettable adventures. The visible clarity of the Canyon's (B) - (14) landscape, with its selection of several and varying trails, is here utterly breathtakingly captivating yet surprising with its ease of reaching the glade at the tributary gorge (36) - (14) within the depth of the Canyon. These pleasant but enticingly dramatic views are thanks to the grand theatrical panorama along the gentle slopes of the Canyon (B) - (36) - (14), where the upper part of the map loop (14) demands caution due to the concealed abyss. At this point (36), the Canyon's sculptural river gorge paths must ultimately deviate for apparent security reasons to safely and follow along the tributary creek (36) - (14). Due to the visual contact with the Canyon from its high slopes towards the tributary creek (36) - (14), a dramatic allure and a mighty visual guide appear in the landscape.

 

A Canyon Of  Amazingly Cosy Excursions

A Picnic Glade Above the Waterfall 

However, this Canyon (B) - (35) - (14) also provides the most pleasant magical mountain views with sights and picnics that offer an utterly captivating Nature. The mysteriously cosy picnic glade with its fort ruin (38) - (B) and cliffhanger ledge are also the water gate to the Canyon. This high ledge is the site for the underground fort ruin (38) - (B) and constitutes the actual gate to the twilight cleft of the Canyon (B) - (14). The paths viewed above the Canyon landscape are gentle and attractive, with a few exceptions, such as the hidden abyss above the amazingly cosy twilight clearing (36), albeit Caution to the upper part of the map loop (14). The majority of the trails' clear upward direction on Entoto's mountain massif begin within the valley [A] at point (37) or (19), which together are within a cosy promenade distance and located very near Entoto Kidane Mehret (1) and (32). Caution: The southern rim of the high plateau (41 - 42) - (14) is near the Canyon's abyss.

Assistance Directions: [A] - (B) - (14)

A Canyon to the high plateau

Unique Adventures

With Safety Preparations

Bees' Cliff (14), a mountain-dwelling lost in time
[CAUTION] - Precautionary Commitments

Qualifications and care are necessary as the hiking trails are either unusually varied or dramatic in their diversity propagation up to Entoto's trails towards the high plateau [A] - (B) - (14). No concealed walk in the dry creek bed of the Canyon should be done without company, depending on the possible risk of injury, fatigue, or heart fragility. Still, at least one more person requires this type of concealed seasonal hiking. At least two litres of water per person in unbreakable bottles is a minimum for these Highlands adventures to Bees' Cliff (14).

Bees' Cliff (14) hides a threshold to a shocking abyss, which can become a real danger in proximity from either the east or the west side of the Canyon's precipices. However, be careful and expect the worst scenario because the animals are wild. Even the most solid rock will break if bad luck and a rare and significant earthquake coincide.

14. **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 seriously too steep that all visual contact toward the bottom of the abyss is impossible. In all their Nature, a multi-dimensional, graceful beauty is nevertheless a false invitation of safety delivered. Through this deceiving natural trickery, the eastern Canyon's slope gives an impression of invitingly lush beauty but a treacherous one with a fertile green breathtaking threshold, hiding a shocking void.

** [CAUTION]

Alerts: Safety and Security

Note that the mountain massif is vast and has highly dramatic terrain. Hence, the family on an excursion should avoid the tiring adventure tours beyond sense and sight over the landscape of the mountain range. This cautious observance in the family's daily routine regards the family's well-being and pleasure in the Canyon or the vast high plateau. This caution is crucial because the beauty and ordeals of each place are just at the upper limits for a pleasurable excursion. **Therefore, Do Not Combine the family today's new mountain adventure on the same day with tiring and exhausting fluttering trips between Entoto Kidane Mehret (1) and Entoto Park (Z), including Entoto Maryam (43).

                 

The SecureWay Back for Lost and Worried People

To find out from this enchanting and beautiful original forest (40) just east of point (16), a lost person only ought to follow its very apparent slope down the east of the valley and thus in short contact with the open environment and clear paths that quickly show where you are in the relationship with the rest of the Park. In addition, point (19) and further the valley [A] of Entoto Kidane Mehret (32) are very close and reached quickly. This pleasant return Entoto Kidane Mehret (32) is a gentle route downwards without gorges or precipices where the Italian water technology at point (19) within the valley [A] is an excellent place for relaxing refreshment.

Practical Hiking Notes from the Park

The deep, invitingly open area of the Canyon's

Tributary Gorge 36, shown within loop 14, is 

A great place to study the elusive hyenas.

Impressive but Evasive Hyenas
Since native Nature is crucial for life and beauty, it's not surprising that wildlife fancies the health of their home and the quality of their environmental origin. However, since muscular but elusive hyenas hide under the long shadows of the trees, the overall impression of this forest can be perceived as scary and not without a worrying twilight adventure.

Close Encounter With Playing Baboon Families

The Canyon's abyss and the native forests towards the high plateau are unique and promoted in many ways. Hence, prudent reservations about the impact people can exert on Nature because his site contains what is desirable for people and wildlife, a conflict of privacy, interest, and living space can occur; yet, this is also the core of the attraction in the exploration.

Caution is here an essential foundation because the

mountain's rise is quite demanding, even so, for

visitors with healthy activities from the lowlands.

Grandiose Attractions Above the Abyss

CAUTION: Use the Camera with

Extreme Caution in Contact with Precipices.

CAUTION: Dramatic Distances and High Altitudes

Besides, Entoto Kidane Meret Sanctuary (32), with its Church and Monastery, is astonishingly hidden, tucked into the mountain massif's rising shoulder. A dizzying perception arises very soon and demands care for young families. This observation is evident because dramatic views display spectacularly beautiful landscapes over the location of gorges, precipices, and gullies.

Demanded Harness in Contact with Abyss 

While these unique dramas of Nature impressions can be thrilling, they also present a somewhat hazardous situation. It's crucial to handle your camera with care and stay away from the abyss, which is present in the attractive areas of the map loops (B) - (14). Remember, your safety is paramount, especially when you venture away from the comfort of Entoto Kidane Mehret (1) mountain town and Sanctuary (32).

Amusements for Inspiration

Among Mighty Highland Views

Entoto Park (Z) 's relaxing activities capture the family's fundamental need for dramatic adventures in many respects. Concealed within the foundation of the world's ground pillars, it fulfils the essential purpose of creating an eager will for learning, thanks to the Park's closeness to natural science. Thus, with a scientific background, the Park delivers a captivating understanding for the family about creating natural and healthy water and other vital biological processes. However, Nature's scientific context is crucial to intellectual processes that form the basis for civilizations' development. Thus, this majestic view of Entoto's mountain massif's original Nature, allure with its proximity to the secrets of Nature's phenomenon, delivers this unique opportunity to explore.

The Gates for Amusement or Adventure

There is a specific selection of entrances to the different areas of the Park, with either unique amusements or Nature types, and their purpose is to promote the visitors' interests and enjoyment. These specific enticing choices here include very relaxing activities as well as more wild or cultural activities. This extensive selection is essential and follows both the family's and Nature's way of expressing a desire for health through attractive diversity.

[ Free ]

[ Entrance Fee ]

The entrance to Entoto Natural Park is free, but the outside parking fee is 25 - 40 birr per hour if you're coming in your car. However, although the Park's Nature is free to visit, Entoto Park Gate Z's entertainment and amusement activities are usually accessible for a fee. Furthermore, as tourist visitors, remember your ID card or passport.

Attached is a PDF Containing a List of Suggested Activities, 

Entertainment Options and Lodging Arrangements:

CLICK HERE FOR ENTOTO RETREAT PACKAGES

Horseback Riding Services 

Kuriftu Resorts (With a Cosy Horse Stable and a Paddock)

Although the mountain massif of Entoto is very extensive, it may require care to venture out into the wildly beautiful landscape. Despite this wildness, a cosy horse stable prevails with amenities and a stable paddock at Kuriftu Resorts, but also, on the high plateau, more extensive highland meadows for horseback riding services at 45. Beka Ferda Ranch (On the High Plateau's Meadows).