Spring Water with Bath
Spring Water with Bath
The Highland's Purging Springs and Baths
Warm Sunbathing Following Cold Mornings
These photos were shot on the dramatic ledge of the mountain's high table a month after the last rain. So the flowing freshwater in these photos came not from rainwater but from chilled, underground spring water. This freshwater formation is simply the Highlands and mountains responding to gravity, naturally channelling torrential deluges from rainy seasons into natural aquifers. Characterised by frigid nights, the Entoto plateau's average temperature is below comfortable bathing temperatures, at about 12 °C. These long, cold nights, in turn, determine the cooling effect in the natural Highland pools. However, mountain afternoons are usually hot, so any refreshing bath is enticing, fun, welcoming, comfortable, and perfect for a relaxing sunbath on the clean cliff-banks along the artfully meandering brook and its natural rock pools.
The Meandering Streams of the High Plateau
With the Grandiose Nature Of Bees' Cliff
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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 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.
Hiking Towards Waterways and Enigmatic Ruins
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| Picnics and Baths at the Waterfalls |
A Mountainous Picnic Site With Dramatic Views
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]. The path upward deviates by some tens of metres and follows along the cliff ledge 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 cosiness despite its somewhat dramatic cliff-hanger views at the waterfall's water fort (38) - (B).
** Caution: Despite the site of (38) - (B) offering a very gentle path along the cliff ledge, its approach has a steep precipice towards the Valley [A] and therefore requires Caution. 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 torrential deluges of the rainy season.
Picnics With the Panoramic Site above the Landscape
Thus, the absolute proximity to clean, flowing water is often a factor in the excellent amusement and adventure well stimulated by the landscape's high drama at this charmingly secluded mountain site (38) - (B). Hence, this forgotten cliff ruin appears as a charming invitation and an adventure, where spectators, in thrilling expectation and pleasure, become seduced into embracing the mountain's high thresholds. However, precipices make due care essential.The Path to the Ruin Fortress and Waterfall
This dramatic cliff ledge passage (38) - (B) is a truly charming cliff path to this concealed, lofty ruin fort site, with its high-drama character and a cosy, entertaining atmosphere. Thus, this forgotten cliff ruin appears as a water fort, offering a charming invitation to picnic or adventure, where spectators, in thrilling expectation and pleasure, are seduced by the embracing might of the mountain's high thresholds.
The Guiding Paths of the Canyon's Slopes
Dreams' Routes to the High Plateau's Streams
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| A Canyon of Grandeur & Adventure |
This family-friendly Canyon (B) - (35) - (14) with its deep, almost forbidden twilight cleft also offers a choice of adventure, along with the most pleasant, magical mountain views. The visible clarity in the landscape and in the selection of trails is apparent here, thanks to the attractive overview of the sculptural introduction to this very family-friendly Canyon with its gorge and river (B) - (14) and its paths that ultimately deviate along the tributary creek (36). The clarity of the trails' appearance and their selections are evident here, thanks to the attractive overview of the sculptural introduction to 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.
Careful Wildlife Among the Pools and Springs
While this place is unique in many ways, there are also careful reservations about the impact people can exert on its nature. Because this site contains what people and wildlife desire, conflicts of interest and limited living space can arise. The path from point (36) is the last somewhat rugged and wild hike towards Bees'Cliff (14). The few prudent, slight detours along the upper bank of the tributary creek (36) are for increased safety and to avoid suddenly scaring wildlife. The wildlife often enjoys socializing around the beautiful pools above the plateau's threshold at the Abyss of Bees' Cliff (14). Naturally, since Bees' Cliff (14) and its Abyss are close, it requires due care; therefore, it follows the recommendation to choose a more eastern path along the gorge (36).Caution: Precautions for the Pools and Springs
Meandering Brooks Among Fragrant Junipers
A mistake on slippery ground can be fatal, with the needfor alerts about the fast water flow. This torrentialforce along the river banks can quickly take aperson or their pet beyond rescue in a fatalpower of a torrentially strong water flow.
A mistake on slippery ground can be fatal, with the need
for alerts about the fast water flow. This torrential
force along the river banks can quickly take a
person or their pet beyond rescue in a fatal
power of a torrentially strong water flow.
The Plateau's Brooks and baths
Caution: Required Bottom Examination
Prudent cautionary principles also apply to swimming underwater or jumping into the brooks. A few surprising, hidden, larger underwater stones could contaminate the otherwise welcoming horizontal bottom section. These stones are generally very easy to find and remove, but remain hazardous because the dominant rainy season regularly replenishes the bottoms of the pools with new rock bumps.
**Caution During Rainy Seasons
Since all streams from the Entoto Natural Park mountain massif rise within a short distance of the highest part of the plateau, this open overview of the mountain's local weather prevents being surprised by sudden thunderstorms or distant river flow from an unknown range. Furthermore, there is no dam or 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, the gorges' water flow in the aftermath of heavy rain poses a hazard.
The High Plateau's Cliff Pools Above the Abyss
Grande Adventure above the Canyon
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| These photos show the location of the spring water and natural pools at the southern rim ledge of the high plateau. The High Plateau's Brooks and Pools |
Assistance Direction to the High Plateau
Trails to High Plateau's Rock Pools
The different ways to access these natural pools just above Bees' Cliff (14) follow those previously described from points (37) - [A]. Furthermore, there are several distinct path options just uphill from map loop (B), which are also enriched by a more thorough trail, with a full south-eastern-to-north-western eroded-soil road (41) located just above points (14 - 16). This plateau just above Bees' Cliff (14) is a magnificently beautiful place with a great panoramic view over the gorge and many characters in the landscape.
A Great Wildlife View with the Meandering Streams
The concealed Abyss, its waterfall and the river's further gorge meandering (35) are hair-raising near the pools. These are the nature baths just above Bees Cliff (14), which even constitute the threshold down to this waterfall's Abyss. These rock pools with their waterfall abyss also host Ravens' flight in playful hay above their home of vertically rising cliff-sides. This high site sits far above Entoto Kidane Mehret (1) but remains alluringly close in the distance.
A Concealed Rock Vault Above the Waterfall's Abyss
Inviting to Its Cliff-Hanger Cataract and Pool
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| A secret water vault beneath the rock pools, the big waterfall, and Abyss are still hidden but respectfully close, only a few metres behind this bath cataract photo. Climate and Weather Seasons |
Photographs: Nature and Waterfall
These photos of water-filled streams and cascading waterfalls were shot just above Bees' Cliff (14) on Entoto's southern highland plateau, from early October to November. For all these active water-sports photos, it was about one to two months after the long rainy season ended. So the water shown in these images isn't from recent rain, but from chilly spring water from natural aquifers. The smooth cliffs above are perfect for sunbathing after lunchtime.
Seasons for Swimming or Hiking
Despite the time since these photo opportunities and the last rains, which were over a month ago, the fresh spring water flowing on the higher ground of Entoto is still an excellent asset for bathing. But maybe those hilarious adventures would have been even better if they had happened a month earlier, when there would have been even more fun, spontaneous bath activities.
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| Alerts: Safety and Security |
The High Plateau's Route to Entoto Natural Park (Nursery)
Paths Among the Meandering Brooks On the High Plateau
The landscape to the north is very moderate, while its open views reveal the beautiful path (14) - (42) within a short walk. This is the path to Entoto Natural Park (Nursery) 34, where extensive nature restoration work has been carried out. This excursion to the Nursery is pleasant, with minimal altitude change, and usually lets you wade across the dry rock to the west side of the meandering stream. This direction is just above the natural pools of Bees' Cliff (14) and then continues north before arriving at the Nursery (34).
Seasonal Chaos in Waterfall and Thunder
However, the outer rim of the high plateau (14) - (16) is high above the instant protection provided by the community's taxis, bus stations, and shops in the quaint ledge town (1) and Entoto Kidane Mehret Church (32). Given this harsh reality, some reservations are warranted: this high plateau is appropriate for seasonal visits, but the site requires extra Caution during torrential deluges and the rainy season's thunderstorms.
A Great Wildlife View and Meandering River
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| The High Plateau's Brooks & Landscape |
The Rock Pool above the Abyss of Bees' Cliff
High Drama at Hilarious Baths
The picture shows a natural pool at the first southern rim ledge of the high plateau. The scene is reminiscent of an invitingly wild and deep rock bath. The location of this bath is just a few steps above the hidden stone chamber, which forms the northern preamble to the Abyss of Bees' Cliff (14). The scene is reminiscent of invitingly wild rock baths in nearly shocking proximity to the breathtaking view above the Canyon's Abyss (14).
The Rock-Pool's Photo Description
The location of these baths is almost vertically above the Canyon's 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, it has been just over a month since any rainfall and since the rainy season ended.
Harmonic Currents Along the River
Since all streams around Entoto run up within a short distance of the highest part of the plateau, there is always a clear overview of the mountain massif's deluges and thunderstorms, thus comfortably preventing being surprised by faraway, sudden, and accumulated river flows 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 one should walk along the riverbank or the edges of 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 warning about the fast-flowing water. This torrential force along the riverbanks can quickly take a person or their pet beyond rescue in the relentless power of rushing water.
The Afternoon's Warm and Inviting Cliffs
Here, it's crucial to wait for the baths until the sun warms the surrounding rocks. Usually, the rock is comfortably warm around lunchtime, inviting half an hour or more of relaxing sunbathing. These unforgettable, beautiful experiences include the well-formed meandering brooks and clean rocks above Bee's Cliff. But for those hilarious adventures, it would have been even better if they had happened a month earlier, offering even more engaging and spontaneous bathing activities.
Photographs Of the Highland Brooks
These photos of water-filled streams and cascading waterfalls were all shot just above Bees' Cliff (14) on Entoto's southern Highland plateau, from early October to the beginning of November. At the time of these active-water-sports photographs, it had been about 1 to 2 months since the long rainy season ended. Despite the period between these photo opportunities and the last rains being over a month ago, it is still a great asset: bath and fresh spring water flow on the higher ground of Entoto.
The plateau just above Bees' Cliff (14) is a magnificently beautiful place with a great panoramic view over the stream and many characters in the landscape. When the scene turns south, the abyss Bees' Cliff (14), the ravine, is very close, where the river's further gorge meandering (35) becomes intuitively felt through the profound cooling airflow rising from the unknown Abyss below the field of view.
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