Activities and Recreation
Activities and Recreation
A Park of Serenity and Resounding Joy
A Legendary Highland Of Irresistible Beauty
Entoto Natural Park is a unique place to discover breathtaking ancient mountain nature, featuring streams flowing from clear springs and waterfalls. Enclosed by Junipers' fragrance, the view of the Capital opens up in delight through dizzying ravines and waterfalls. Winding streams gently curl and are then hidden mysteriously in high stone arches. Surprises are regular, with exciting places for relaxation and fantastic water activities. Experience the Park, where genuine and powerful creative joy can be produced, allowing many families to reunite, rejoice in freedom from stress, regain their health, and find irresistible inspiration.
A Dramatic and Beautiful Landscape
with Culture and Entertainment
Here, the landscape's high drama constitutes the adventure's core with breathtaking miles of mountain ranges and dagger-deep ravines. Thus, this highland park offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape and cultural refinement, making it a significant draw for a world centre for culture and activities. Hence, this legendary highland landscape offers the comforts and services of a metropolitan area, while remaining within the Nature of a grand highland park. Thus, the serene drama of mountainous Nature provides magnificent opportunities for original wildlife, with cosily modern services included, offering the highest standard combination, even worldwide. Here, this fabulous and legendary mountain massif features grandiose Natural Attractions, entertainment, and science, all geared towards the mystique of the universe within the Entoto Observatory and Research Centre.
Grand Highland Amusements Above the Capital
Fashionable Facilities Of Entoto Park (Z)
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Culture and Entertainment
The historical highland of the Entoto mountain massif now includes the newly inaugurated Entoto Park, with its main entrance marked on the map (Z). Beyond the site's chic, glamorous comfort, the landscape's high drama ennobles, with a flavour of exploration, where the adventures' core allure lies in enticing activities well served by inviting facilities, including both traditional and modern restaurants, as well as adventurous game exploration.
Dreams' Nature among the Amusements
With breathtaking miles of mountain ranges and dagger-deep ravines, this fashionable Park always surprises and attracts with 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 offer a range of activities for the entire family to enjoy, from leisurely strolls through gardens to amusements.
[ Ethiopia Tourism ]
Entoto Park Main Entrance - Entoto Park (Z)
Entoto Mountain's Highland now features an invitingly magnificent cultural centre and activities that comprise the new Entoto Park (Z). This grandiose, adventurous centre above the Capital forms an amazing mountain retreat for the whole family, offering a comforting, high-spirited culture. Thus, the historical and captivating Entoto Natural Park, along with the alluring Entoto mountain massif, features the newly inaugurated Entoto Park (Z). This mountainous location and elevated centre for pleasure and activities invites the entire family to enjoy leisure in gardens and art, or to explore many highly inspiring activities, including amusement parks, museums, sports, wilderness baths, and irresistible Nature for hiking.
Accommodation and Transportation Centre
Shero Meda (Shiromeda) Community
The nearest location to the guest houses, hotels, and tourist amenities is the Shero Meda (Shiromeda) community, with its central station and extensive appearance just below the Park's threshold. The northern hillside of the Capital in the Shero Meda (Shiromeda) district offers some itineraries and accommodations within a few miles to the north and east of the Shero Meda (Shiromeda) central community. However, on the mountain's shoulders, dramatically high above the Capital and its northern Shero Meda community, lies the superb location of Entoto Park (Z), featuring many newly inaugurated and exceptional facilities, with further opportunities for wilderness lodging. The location of the Shero Meda (Shiromeda) community appears in the lower left section of the map and satellite image below.
Entoto Park Main Entrance
The New Facilities Of Entoto Park (Z)
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Entoto Park (Z) facilities are situated just below the historic site and former Capital, Entoto Maryam (43), which features a museum and Palace. With breathtaking highland views of Nature and mountains, Entoto Park's (Z) newly built facilities offer a wide variety of amusements and special activities in this modern, extended centre for Entertainment, Culture, Art, and sports. However, the newly established Entoto Park is in the process of organizational development, and it is challenging to provide personal service time. Despite this, there are many direct contacts with restaurants at this new highland centre, Entoto Park (Z). Entoto Park (Z) (Inquiries)
[ Entrance Fee ]
The entrance to Entoto Natural Park is free, but parking costs 25-40 birr per hour if you're driving. 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 tourists, remember to bring your ID card or passport.
Attached is a PDF containing a list of suggested activities,
entertainment options and lodging arrangements:
Culture, Adventure and Activities
Seductively Cosy Mountain Palaces
Entoto Park (Z)'s relaxing activities capture the family's fundamental need for dramatic adventure in many respects. Yet, this Park is a golden gateway, intriguing and alluring, stimulating the exploration of the Ethiopian Highlands' unknown wilderness. Thus, this majestic view of Entoto's mountain massif's original natural beauty enthrals with its proximity to the secrets of Nature's phenomena, delivering a unique opportunity to explore. Concealed within the foundation of the World's ground pillars, the Park fulfils its essential purpose by fostering a desire to explore the hidden enigmas of the World's cradle. Thanks to the Park's proximity to Nature's origin, a scientific background within the Park offers a captivating understanding of the creation of natural, healthy water and other vital biological processes. However, Nature's scientific context is crucial to the intellectual processes that underpin civilization's development.
Seasons for Hiking and Months for Weather Protection
Water: Drinking water must be available year-round, and caution should be exercised during expected shortages. Since most brooks dry out at some point during the year, it is best to always bring rugged water bottles for hiking. However, a few springs in the Park area provide drinkable water year-round.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 year-round, and caution should be exercised during expected shortages. Since most brooks dry out at some point during the year, it is best to always bring rugged water bottles for hiking. However, a few springs in the Park area provide drinkable water year-round.
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
The Enchanting Valley [A]
Of Entoto Kidane Mehret (1) & (32)
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| Detailed Description of the Adorable Valley [A] Bees' Cliff 14 assists by the vast map loop surrounding points 36 and 41-42 |
Among Purging Water & Seductive Rocks
Here, beneath the Sanctuary of Entoto Kidane Mehret (32), are the full experiences of the open valley [A] above this sculptural gully and the river's fascinating formations in overwhelming contact. This graceful, sculptural valley beneath the elevated rock sanctuary of Entoto Kidane Mehret (32) marks a very gentle beginning to the Park. This valley, situated just above the sculptural gully, serves as the location for various activities along these pathways. This valley [A] underneath and to the right of Entoto Kidane Mehret (32) offers paths for many enchanting choices.
A Gateway of Serenity Towards Adventure
A Gateway of Serenity Towards Adventure
The bridge crossing beneath Entoto Kidane Mehret (32) is enticingly cosy and in close contact with the mountain. Although the beauty of the gully attracts those waiting in pleasure, to not risk losing the scene, thus in a spiritual sense to remain in harmony and fully allow the mind to engulf its sculptural grace. Palpable and strikingly alluring, a sense of immediate curiosity often arises here, immediately finding this valley [A] irresistible to explore.
Entoto Kidane Mehret's Valley [A]
With Trails from an Enchanting River-dell
These adventures begin gently among purging waterways and their seductively curved riverbank cliffs in the valley [A] below Entoto Kidane Mehret (32), with many attractive options for continued hiking. The valley within the square [A] shown in the map just above is very near and downhill when passing behind (5) Entoto Kidane Mehret Church (32). The scenery is inviting, with a brook passing by and a few charming cottages some steps away from the mountainside. The Canyon, with its stream, begins within the map loop (B), although its dominant formations lie higher on the mountain's slope. The Canyon itself contributes in many ways, orienting and characterizing the dramatic views of the landscape, from lofty, uphill trails to deep, hidden twilight cliff formations. Thus, this sculptural Canyon (B) - (14) serves as an excellent directional guide for most hiking paths leading up to the high plateau.
A Gorgeous Trail Towards the Mountain
A Guiding Canyon with Paths & Adventure
The Canyon's Drama Deliver Path AssistanceThe open, pleasant contact of the lush hillsides of the Canyon with its river banks begins above the perimeter of the map loop (B). This mysterious twilight cleft in the Canyon is indeed Hazardous, and therefore, the high landscape of the Canyon's slope is well-suited for the well-equipped family. Appreciating this Canyon is an unforgettable experience, with thrilling adventures and often the most pleasant and magical mountain views, and cosy picnic spots that offer an utterly captivating natural setting. Hiking within the twilight depths of the Canyon's cleft (B) - (14) provides a unique adventure and a Natural Setting for very bold adventurers.
A Cosy Place for the Well-Equipped Family
The High Plateau's Brooks and Waterfall
The Mystiques' Adventure Of the High Plateau
Fashionable Amusements Towers on the Highland
A Historical Mountainous Massif with Adventures
**Caution During Rainy Seasons
Palace of Emperor Minilik and Empress Taitu, 1883
Entoto Kidane Mehret (1)
The Gate to Grand Mystique Adventures
Graceful Views With Enticing Adventures
Well-fragrant and aesthetically unforgettably sensual appear these paths from Entoto Kidane Mehret's (32) valley [A], marked in the map as square [A]; this valley with its river-dell is initially more like a gorge next to the track (5), but soon becomes gentle and sculptural at the bridge crossing. With this graceful landscape of adorable river gullies, the river's vertical cliffside and waterfall still entice exploration by following the valley [A] uphill, offering a relatively gentle hike from point (37). Still just above this waterfall remains the Italian ruin (38) - (B). Here, the river's journey rises to breathtakingly sublime heights, accompanied by the mystique of the twilight Canyon (B) - (14), or with the Highlands' aesthetically unforgettable dream paths, surrounded by hidden waterways and rock dwellings lost in time.
The Rising Shoulders of Entoto's Massif
Dreams' Gate to Grande Twilight Adventures
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| A Canyon of Grandeur & Adventure |
This mysterious and mighty, yet inviting, Canyon (B) - (14) dominates the landscape and is an excellent place for a well-equipped family to enjoy unforgettable adventures. However, this family-friendly Canyon (B) - (35) - (14) with its deep and almost forbidden twilight cleft also offers a choice of adventure, besides the most pleasant, magical mountain views, where these breathtaking sights and picnic spots provide an utterly captivating natural experience. 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 with its gorge and river (35) - (B) - (14) and its paths that ultimately deviate along the tributary creek (36).
A Canyon of Great Beauty and Drama
The visible clarity in the appearance and selection of trails is apparent here, thanks to the attractive overview of the sculptural introduction of this family-friendly upper slope of the Canyon. Due to the visual contact from the Canyon's high paths (35) - (B) towards the tributary creek (36) - (14), both a dramatic allure and a mighty visual guide in the landscape appear. Furthermore, the paths are straightforward to follow in the landscape, featuring exciting and surprisingly attractive routes along and above the eastern slope of the Canyon's riverbank.
Adventure in the Highlands Amongst Stunning Beauty
With Great Wildlife Views and Meandering Streams
Magnificently beautiful, this place appears, situated dramatically on the outer rim of the high plateau, among meandering brooks and natural rock pools—featured in all images that include water activities, located within the upper section of the map loop (14). Yet the location surprises with its dramatic contrast above the Canyon's depth, which hair-raisingly waits almost vertically beneath. With a fantastic panoramic view over the meandering stream and many characters in the landscape, this place certainly enthrals the youth with hilarious baths and, among many other adventures, even leads to a fantastic walk among curious yet gorgeously cautious and charmingly elusive wildlife. Just here on the threshold of the high plateau, within a few tens of metres, the scene shifts from these irresistible, romantically cosy views to turn the gaze over the opposite view, towards the imagined Canyon and its waterfall, which still waits, all too near yet deeply hidden in its drama below the field of view.
The High Plateau's Gate to the Canyon's Grandiose Beauty
Above the Canyon's Abyss and Waterways
Yet, while captivated by the dizzying fantasy, an anticlimax awaits, albeit with grandiose beauty; this, as deep beneath all possible sights, presentiments suggest something chockingly worse, since the hazardous abyss of Bees' Cliff (14) threatens all too near with its waterfall vault and fatal abyss. Yet, inevitably, this drama of fatal destiny draws near, where it beckons irresistibly to those whose spirit carries even the slightest hint of an adventurer. Here, deep underneath, the Canyon's (14) - (35) - (B) river further meanders and reveals its presence through the intuitively felt, profound breeze rising from the Canyon's unknown abyss below the field of view. Yet, the path into the Canyon offers a cautious, gentle detour to the east before descending into the Canyon's depths along the trail towards the tributary creek and gorge (36). With its path, shown within the lower section of the map loop (14), this path into the depths even charms the family on adventure, which, thanks to the surrounding water and rocks, invites a game for the youth as well as a careful study of Hyenas that much appreciate the site's freshness and natural wealth.
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Bees' Cliff (14) abyss requires caution in the Canyon, but invites by the path of the tributary gorge (36) within the wide map loop (14) towards the high plateau at 41-42. Direction Map to the Alluring Past |
** Caution: Season Limited Canyon Hiking (B) - (14)
After several months have passed since the last rainy season, hiking the Canyon's dry creek bed becomes possible. Indeed, the Canyon's twilight mystique can be an exhilarating experience, but not an easy choice. Within the Canyon's deep cleft, shadows fall mysteriously as pesky creatures from the past emerge from concealed cliff apertures, leaving overwhelming impressions. Although such hazardous Canyon's twilight cleft hikes are not suited for families, they are indeed for adventurers. Caution: Wild AnimalsThe Gorgeous Paths Towards the High Plateau
The Assisting Map Area of the Loop (B)
Relatively high on the mountain's shoulder is the beginning of a multitude of stunningly beautiful paths which start within the map loop (B), with trails following a clear direction to Entoto's high plateau. Furthermore, these routes include exciting and surprisingly attractive paths that rise above the loop (B) towards the gorgeous view-point (16) and from there continue with charming paths along the outer rim of the high plateau to point (14). The area of the map l00p (B) also initiates trails to the Canyon's eastern slope and river banks (B) - (14), offering a remarkably gentle landscape and reasonably family-friendly trails (39) - (B) towards (36) - (14). This visible clarity in the appearance and selection of trails is apparent here, thanks to the attractive overview of the sculptural introduction to this family-friendly Canyon's higher trails. However, later on, while the dramatic Canyon advances, a cautious manner is crucial, since both attractive and treacherous views open within the Canyon's deep cleft (B) - (14) and its abyss, which indeed forbids any further hiking above the point (36) - (14). With this abyss, an obvious danger prevails in the Canyon's uppermost section, which also demands care from those arriving from the high plateau. For more information regarding the map loop (B), please use the map link above.
The Mountain's Gorgeous Picnic & View-Point (16)
The Highlands' Nature of Striking Beauty
Here is the first view from the threshold of the high plateau, offering a magnificent vista that captivates with its tranquil beauty. This serene beauty at the viewpoint (16) is delicately facilitated by the high point of view, even over the mist-veiled Capital. Much closer down the slope, the inviting native Nature of the farmhouse (39) - (B) and the Italian fortification (38) offer wonderful gems of picnic glades towards the high plateau. However, a careful approach seems obvious, given the potentially dangerous precipice located a few metres to the south of the path's scenic view (shown within the map circle (B). Yet, some distance above point (B), the grandeur of the high viewpoint (16) is also a place for deep stimulation, as the high location evokes memories of beautiful gems from the preceding, most charming experiences. Hence, the beauty of this hike begins with recalling the cosily beautiful Entoto Kidane Mehret Church (32), which is ready to comfort any hiker in need of refreshments. With its silently melodic hymns chanting spiritually through mighty walls, this venerated Sanctuary (32) shelters both people and its magnificent indigenous arboretum.
A Grandiose View-point with Exciting Adventures
The Resting Place from the Era of Dreams
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| Description of the High View Point (16) |
The pristine original Nature offers a dreamlike landscape and a fun entertainment place 16) on the same high ledge at the outer rim of the high plateau. This outer rim of the high table offers a gracious view, with indigenous Juniper trees gorgeously adorning the gently sloping ledge meadow (16) at the high plateau, as shown in the photo to the right. This high view provides pleasant resting places for picnics in social tranquillity, which rejoices both the children's spontaneity and those with weekend vacancies. This place offers a serene sanctuary for all, providing pure natural relaxation or stimulating study.
A Gentle Invitation to Highland Adventures
Comfortable and Pleasant Hiking Trails
The initial view and encounter with the primordial mountain are truly captivating. The magnificence at the outer rim of the high plateau, as seen from viewpoint (16), provides an unforgettable picnic setting, as shown in the picture above or in the header itself. Indeed, the mountain's ancient charm and distinctive patina create a silhouette that magnetically attracts visitors and residents of the Capital. As one approaches this ancient mountain, it becomes clear that it dominates the southern hillside, with numerous trails ascending towards Entoto's shoulders and the Canyon (B) - (35) - (14). The journey begins at the enchanting river dell within the valley [A], located just beneath Entoto Kidane Mehret (1) and (32). From this valley [A], the initial views reveal a landscape of truly captivating character, marked by serene beauty and the promise of untold adventures. This ancient highland mountain, with its remote plateau radiating a sense of authentic tranquillity, rises alluringly alongside Entoto Kidane Mehret (1) and (32), and its polished rock-gully banks, where its family-friendly beauty invites to the valley [A] with the continuing paths for hiking adventure from either point (37) or (19).
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 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 the beginning of November. All these active water sports photographs were taken within the past two months, following the end of the long rainy season. Hence, the brooks and waterfalls in these photos are fed by the chilly, purifying spring water that fills the waterways during this season.
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, both of which appear very abrupt after a few metres. Despite the passage of time since these photo opportunities and the last rains, which were over a month ago, it remains an excellent asset for bathing and for the flow of fresh spring water 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, thus offering even more hilarious bath activities.
The High Plateau's Brooks and Rock baths
Amidst Cosy Wades and Ford Crossings
This landscape within the map loop (14) invites the dramatic, gorgeous beginning of the high plateau, where gentle cliff formations offer a spring-water bath and a picturesque wade (41) - (42) across the stream shown in the upper right of the map loop (14). Thus, the high plateau's landscape invites a gentle promenade along 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, with exceptions for some caution during the rainy seasons and powerful streams. 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 wading at the Italian fort ruin (38) - (B). This site, despite its dramatic views and altitude, remains relatively gentle, but visitors must exercise caution due to its nearby precipice and waterfall. (Observe that, given its high location, the stream flows actively during the rainy season and for several months thereafter.)
A Primaeval Nature of Grandiose Beauty and Wildlife
Among Purging Water and the Canyon's Mystique
The Source of Nature's Deeply Seductive Dreams
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The deep, invitingly open area of the Canyon's Tributary Gorge 36, shown within loop 14, is |
Hiking in the Park is an exciting and mysterious experience that evokes a serene echo from a past in a realm of noble origin. For any visitor to the Park, a forgotten and prehistoric presence reveals itself, as if dormant within the most precious heritage since the dawn of humanity. Thereby, the visitors' most inspiring joy and health factors find their source, thus activating the pleasure of their being.
Close Encounter With Playing Baboon Families
The Canyon's abyss and the high plateau shown in map loop (14) are unique and thus highlighted in many ways. Hence, prudent reservations about the impact people can exert on Nature are warranted, as the site contains what is desirable for both people and wildlife, leading to a conflict over privacy, interests, and living space; yet this is also the core of the attraction in the exploration. |
| 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 challenge with a staggering sight and a mysteriously cosy waterfall with a secret rock chamber. Bees' Cliff (14) - (Caution) |
The high plateau's southern threshold, as shown in the map loop (14), offers an opportunity for exploration, with an abyss above the Canyon's waterfall (see the upper part of the map loop (14)). At this southern threshold of the high plateau, the view reveals a gentle, meandering brook, with naturally shaped cliff weirs forming stairways to natural cliff pools. When, instead of turning the view downwards from the high location of these natural pools, the brook continues very near the abyss. Thus, 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.
Grandiose Views and Challenging Activities
When gazing down from the high altitude of Bees' Cliff (14), the Canyon offers a dreamlike view, with a faint, reminiscent hint of Nature's serenity. Far below the High Plateau's mystique, the morning's mysterious veils reveal the Sanctuary of Entoto Kidane Mehret (32) and the Capital. While the Canyon's deep glade (36) within the lower part of the circle (14) is lovely and gentle, the abyss of the Canyon's deep cleft poses a direct danger.
Fashionable Amusements Towers on the Highland
A Historical Mountainous Massif with Adventures
The possibilities for activities are extensive, featuring precious historical gems such as magnificent sanctuaries, museums, and palaces, as well as the superb highland facilities and entertainment available from Entoto Park Main Entrance, marked on the maps with (Z). However, the most alluring attraction is the unique Nature, which offers a wide range of possibilities for both young families and true adventurers, thanks to the irresistibly beautiful landscape of a grandiose highland. Regarding both the vast array of amusements emanating from Entoto Park's main entrance (Z) and the wild Highland of Entoto Natural Park, physically active and sporty events can sometimes appear overwhelming. Hence, care is due to the landscape's challenge to visitors' sometimes overly bold conceptions of their personal ability to apprehend the ordeals of these beautiful views in this stunning, vast mountainous massif.
Adventure Above the Abyss
Waterfalls and Secret Rock Vault
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**CAUTION - Bees' Cliff (14)
Bees' Cliff (14) constitutes a hidden, unknown void that can become a real danger and does not allow direct, easy access from either the east or west sides of the gorge's slopes. These precipitous cliff sides are so seriously too steep for any safe gazing that all visual contact with the bottom of the abyss is impossible, except from within the waterfall's vault.
Enchanting Lushness Above the Abyss
In all their Nature, a multi-dimensional, graceful beauty is nevertheless a false invitation to safety. Through this deceiving natural trickery, the eastern Canyon's slope gives the impression of invitingly lush beauty, but it is treacherous, with a fertile green, breathtaking threshold hiding a shocking void.
The High Table's Brooks and Pools
Caution: Required Bottom Examination
This requirement for caution also applies to swimming underwater, as the otherwise welcoming horizontal bottom section can be contaminated by a few unexpected, hidden, larger stones. These are generally very easy to find and remove; however, they must be considered, as 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 a sudden river flow from an unknown range. There is no known weakness in the deep rock pools that could constitute a magazined 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.
Hiking Towards Waterways and Enigmatic Ruins
A Mountainous Picnic Site With Dramatic Views
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| Direction Map to the Alluring Past |
After following upwards from point (37) - [A] to the highest bend of this guiding coarse water pipe, appears the site of magnificent views over the Valley [A]. This path is a short section, deviating some tens of metres from the path upwards to reach the ruin of the Italian fort (38) - (B) and its water facility. This place opens into an attractive clearing on a high cliff ledge, thereby characterizing its cosiness despite its somewhat dramatic cliff-hanger views. However, the water fort (38) - (B), mostly underground, is also fascinating and thus adds adventure appeal to picnics with fantastic views and an entertaining exploration.
** Caution: It is clear that the site of (38) - (B) has a steep precipice towards the Valley [A] and thereby requires a cautious alert. Still, this offers an extra pleasure in grand views, thus giving picnics or hikes an extraordinary value. Furthermore, this place (38) - (B) constitutes the initial gate to the Canyon's water flow, requiring Caution during the rainy season's dangerous torrential deluges.
A Guiding Canyon With Paths & Adventure
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| Caution: The southern rim of the high plateau (41 - 42) - (14) allures near the Canyon's abyss and treacherously beautiful with its inviting meandering brook and rock pools. For the Adventurous: Maps & Activities |
A Canyon Of Adventure and Cosy Picnics
This Canyon's slope trails (B) - (35) - (14) also provide the most pleasant, magical mountain views, offering sights and picnics that are utterly captivating in Nature. The mysteriously cosy picnic glade with its fort ruin (38) - (B) and cliff-hanger 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 point (36) along the upper part of the map loop (14). The majority of the trails' clear upward direction on Entoto's mountain massif begins within the valley [A] at points (37) or (19), which are within a cosy promenade distance and located very near Entoto Kidane Mehret (1) with its gorgeous and inviting Sanctuary (32).
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 relation to the rest of the Park. In addition, point (19) and further the valley [A] of Entoto Kidane Mehret (32) are very close and can be reached quickly. This pleasant return route, Entoto Kidane Mehret (32), is a gentle descent without gorges or precipices, and the Italian water technology at point (19) within the valley [A] is an excellent place for a refreshing break.
Mountain Maps & Alerts
The Assistance of Path Directions [A] - (B) - (14)
The superficial water-conducting metal pipe (37) - [A] facilitates the mountain hike, with its apparent suitability starting on the slope above Entoto Kidane Mehret (1) and extending into the valley [A]. With its guiding water pipe (37), this slope is easily reached from below, in the valley [A], with comfortable passing between a couple of cottages before it continues and reaches a gentle high level on the mountain's shoulder at the ruin of the Italian underground water fort (38) - (B).
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Note that the mountain range is vast, and families on an excursion should avoid exhausting adventure tours that extend beyond the line of sight across its landscape. This cautious observance in the family's daily routine reflects its well-being and pleasure, given 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's new mountain adventure on the same day with tiring, exhausting, and time-consuming trips between Entoto Kidane Mehret (1) and Entoto Park (Z), including Entoto Maryam (43).
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| [CAUTION] - A Mountain of Ordeals and Grandiose Beauty |
**[CAUTION] - A Mountain Of Ordeals
The mountain's mighty hillside initiates the first steps of Entoto's threshold and rises majestically over the southern slope. In profound reverence, it appears to any visitor as it towers above a relatively high altitude. Caution is an essential foundation for preparation, as the mountain's ascent is quite demanding for visitors with otherwise healthy activity levels from lowland experiences. Despite this somewhat harsh highland air, the hiking is captivating and comfortable, but requires regular rest.
The Fresh Well-Fragrance of Highland
It is essential to drink regularly from a rugged water bottle that meets safety standards. However, beneath Entoto Kidane Mehret's valley [A] and just after the handcrafted bridge rises, the mountain's slope continues upward towards Entoto's high plateau, leading to secret places of pure serenity, often with breathtaking views.The Historical Sanctuaries
Entoto Maryam and Entoto Kidane Mehret
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| This Sanctuary (32) is astonishingly hidden, tucked into the mountain massif rising shoulder where perception arises very soon when moving away a bit of this protective town Entoto Kidane Mehret (1) |
The Concealed Path Of Entoto Kidane Mehret
Entoto Kidane Mehret (32) hides an enigmatic path (5) behind its mighty walls, where it makes a concealed curve below the Sanctuary. Within a short distance, this path (5) passes through a small part of the village before opening into a sculptural ravine and continuing toward a traditional downhill bridge, offering an inviting view of the valley [A]. Here at this handmade bridge, the view opens to a somewhat dramatic beauty, where along the banks of the river an irresistible, cosy river dell charms, where children play, and laundry dries on the inviting, soft, clean, polished rock bed. This place is an appealing beauty to appreciate on the first steps along the Sanctuary and the following bridge below Entoto Kidane Mehret (32). (Photo to the right by Ninara)
The Former Capital Of Ethiopia
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| Museum and Palace on the High Plateau (Photo above by David Stanley) |
On the Mountain's Grand High Table
Entoto Maryam (43) on the mountain's high table is the site for Entoto St. Maryam Church, the Former Capital, a historical Palace and a cosy town. With accessible trails, this high plateau offers surprisingly gentle terrain, in close proximity to great views over the landscape below, including the fashionable and cultural facilities and activities of Entoto Park (Z). Adorned with two welcoming towns, Entoto Natural Park appears surprisingly cosily quaint yet with a flavour of drama thanks to the magnificent Nature. Hence, Entoto Maryam (43) offers an invitingly charming site for the whole family, with quaint access to restaurants, a museum, and a Palace within this town on the grand high plateau. Another lovely choice is Entoto Kidane Mehret (1), which features an extensive sanctuary, restaurants, and excellent picnic areas. Therefore, these charming mountainous towns appear culturally welcoming and captivating with their beautiful, gentle surroundings.
Google Maps: Palace Of Emperor Minilik and
Empress Taitu 1883.
Empress Taitu 1883.
A Historical Capital On the High Plateau
The Mountain's High Table
With History, Museum and Restaurants
Entoto Maryam (43), located in the former Capital of Ethiopia, is a must-visit destination for families and tourists. After passing by all the fascinating facilities of Entoto Park [Z], Entoto Maryam (43) dominates just above and allures thanks to its closeness to cultural charm and Nature's mystique on this vast high plateau. Thus, Entoto Maryam (43), the old Capital's central area, is located on the high table of this historic mountain. Furthermore, the historical site of Entoto Maryam (43) rises just above Entoto Park [Z] and is located on the same mountain road. Except for the comforts of this quaint and historical Capital's settlement at Entoto Maryam (43), with a museum, Palace and restaurants, this site's high table offers surprisingly gentle terrain with great opportunities for family excursions.
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Entoto Maryam (43) at the former Capital
Entoto Maryam (43) is an inviting, equally grand and cosily picturesque site for the whole family's excursions. This town on the grand high plateau offers quaint access to restaurants, a museum, and a Palace within its borders. This place is charmingly convenient in every direction, featuring traditional facilities at the landmark mountain crest and plateau, which was once the Capital. This historic site, the former Capital, with its unique architecture and rich historical heritage, offers an excellent opportunity for leisurely walks among its historical landmarks, including a palace and museum, where the Highlands' peaceful, undulating landscape is evident, with excellent promenade opportunities.
Multiple Attractions and Facilities
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| Detailed Maps with Descriptions |
A Historical Site for Excursions
Entoto Maryam (43) on the mountain's high table is the site for the Former Capital, a historical Palace and a cosy town. However, well stimulated by the inviting grandeur of Entoto Maryam (43), this choice of a more expansive grandeur as a starting point will often yield more ideas for unique natural dramas. An excellent offering for visitors, Nature hides in the dramatic mountainous landscape and the Canyon's grandeur above Entoto Kidane Mehret (1) and the Church (32).
Entoto Kidane Mehret's Highland Landscape
This site's natural beauty is much due to the breathtakingly inviting views (16) high above the Capital and a magnificent Canyon (B) towards (14) that rises above Entoto Kidane Mehret's valley [A]. These overwhelming yet refreshing paths are stunningly beautiful and offer gently steep hikes that entice high above the Sanctuary of Entoto Kidane Mehret (32). Along the dizzying ravines, they finally reach the outermost threshold of the high plateau at Bees' Cliff (14).
Fashionable Amusements and Facilities
Adventures among Culture and Entertainment
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Enchanting Nature from the Lost Aeons
Due to the highland air, these wild, mountainous sights (B) - (14) with activities far above Entoto Kidane Mehret (1) naturally offer somewhat demanding hiking, albeit with the extraordinary beauty of the Highlands. However, Entoto Kidane Mehret (32) and its society (1) also provide a very family-friendly and comfortable picnic promenade within the valley [A] at the point (19). On the other hand, if the purpose is a departure from Entoto Kidane Mehret (1) to reach the nearest outer rim of the high plateau at the scenes (14 - 16), caution should prevail since these adventures to the high table include demands of rising mountainous terrain and highland air.
Picnic Provision, Store and Candy
The most essential part of the Park's experience, including picnics and a candy shop, is located 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), featuring many newly inaugurated and exceptional facilities, with further possibilities including secluded glamping and wilderness lodging. It's a fashionable, luxurious site that offers a wide range of offerings. Additional information about the hiking experiences and their practical circumstances.
Accommodation: Shero Meda (Shiromeda)
A community for transportation and amenities
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The Capital at the Park's Threshold
Guest Houses, Hotels and Restaurants
This society also serves as the central station for the northern hillside of the Capital and offers regular taxi and bus services to Entoto Kidane Mehret (1) and Entoto Maryam (43). However, with its station, the town of Shero Meda (Shiromeda) is close enough to Entoto Kidane Mehret (1) to offer an excellent walk. The two separate travel routes start from Shero Meda and continue up the hill towards Entoto Kidane Mehret (1) or Entoto Park (Z), and then proceed to Entoto Maryam (43). The location of the Shero Meda (Shiromeda) community is marked on the map and satellite image below in the lower left section.
Central Station for Bus and Taxi
Guest Houses, Hotels and Restaurants
Continuing up to the mountain massif and Entoto Natural Park, this offers an exclusive selection of accommodations. As the area is in progress, it presents an excellent opportunity for restaurants and cafes in the town of Entoto Kidane Mehret (1), and even hotels located up to some miles north and east of Shero Meda's (Shiromeda) centre. The location of the Shero Meda (Shiromeda) community is marked on the map and satellite image below in the lower left section. Continuing up to the mountain massif and Entoto Natural Park, this offers an exclusive selection of accommodations. As the area is in progress, it is an excellent opportunity for restaurants and cafes in Entoto Kidane Mehret (1) and Entoto Maryam (43). However, on the mountain above Shero Meda lies Entoto Park (Z), featuring many newly inaugurated and exceptional facilities, as well as further opportunities for wilderness lodging.Fashionable Amusements and Facilities
Adventures among Culture and Entertainment
The historical Entoto mountain massif now includes the newly inaugurated Entoto Park, with its main entrance marked on the map (Z). Beyond the site's chic, glamorous comfort, the landscape's high drama ennobles with a flavour of exploration, where the adventures' core lies incredibly close. With breathtaking miles of mountain ranges and dagger-deep ravines, this fashionable Park is always near 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 in gardens or explore a wide range of highly inspiring amusements.
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Google Maps: Kuriftu Entoto Resort and Spa | Horse Stable with Paddock | Zipline | Trampoline | Mountain Lake | Wall Climbing and Much More. Although the mountain massif of Entoto is very extensive, it may require care to venture out into the wildly beautiful landscape. However, the extensive highland meadows on the high plateau offer more secluded, wild horseback riding services, located very near Bees' Cliff (14) at Beka Ferda Ranch (45) (On the High Plateau's Meadows).
Despite the landscape's high drama, the family offers comfortable adventures with the required modern facilities.
Google Maps: Entoto Park (Z) - Main Entrance
This is the work area of many endeavours; Entoto's High Plateau appears among adorable Juniper hills and dreamlike meadows.
A Harmonious Sanctuary and
Town at the Mountain's Shoulders.
[ 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 tourists, remember to bring your ID card or passport.
There is a specific selection of entrances to the different areas of the Park, each offering unique amusements or Nature views, and their purpose is to promote visitors' interests and enjoyment. These specific enticing choices include a range of relaxing activities, as well as more wild or cultural pursuits. 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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Caution is here an essential foundation because the mountain's rise is quite demanding, even so, for visitors with healthy activities from the lowlands. |
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 impressions can be thrilling, they also present a somewhat hazardous situation. It's crucial to handle your camera with care and avoid the abyss. Remember, your safety is paramount, especially when you venture away from the comfort of Entoto Kidane Mehret (1) mountain town and Sanctuary (32).
Attached is a PDF containing a list of suggested activities,
entertainment options and lodging arrangements:
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